May 20, 2011

Preakness Party

Edmund and Rob Conner show off the Maker’s Mark rocks glasses hand dipped in signature red wax that will be available to guests during the Preakness Party at the Captain’s Table Restaurant on Saturday, May 21, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person and include two drink tickets and heavy hors d’ oeuvres specially created by chefs Rob Conner and Brad Taylor. Watch the race, place bets with raffle tickets and see who wins prizes for the Ladies and Gentlemen’s Hat...READ MORE

Beyond Afterschool Academy

Berlin Intermediate School and Beyond Afterschool Academy students learned financial literacy from Taylor Bank this spring. Taylor Bank brought employees into Berlin Intermediate School to teach them about money, savings, play financial games, look at historical money, write checks and much more. Above, Lee Chisholm and Aaron Willis from Taylor Bank are shown teaching students Eli Rush, Allyson Possident and Tyler Cook. ...READ MORE

Fund Raiser

On Wednesday, May 11, WMDT news anchor Ashley James and her dance partner Fred Spurlock previewed their dance routine at the River Run Golf Club in Berlin at a  fund raiser to support the Cancer Support Community Delmarva. They will be performing at the Celebrity Dance Off on May 21 at Salisbury University’s Holloway Hall. ...READ MORE

Mary Ann Royal Award

Worcester County Garden Club member Betty Thompson was the recent recipient of the 2011 Mary Ann Royal Award, which goes to an outstanding member of the club.  The award was presented by last year’s recipient, Mary Ellen Jefferson. ...READ MORE

Food Play

FoodPlay, a national award-winning theater show promoting healthy eating and exercise habits, visited Snow Hill Elementary School on Monday. This program was performed thanks to the sponsorship of Atlantic General Hospital. Above, Johnny Junkfood (Keith Allen) shows Snow Hill Elementary students MiAsia Timmons and Ashley Kuscavage some healthy foods to include in their diets, as Coach (Glen Wall) checks out his choices. ...READ MORE

Chamber Leaders Announced

OCEAN CITY -- The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce recently announced its leadership positions for the next year. 
Appointed to serve the remainder of her two-year term to expire Aug. 31, 2012 was Jamie Albright of Planet Maze, Lasertron, Lost Galaxy Golf. 
Directors to serve a two-year term on the Board of Directors, to expire August 31, 2013, include Toni Keiser, Atlantic General Hospital; Stephanie Meehan, Funcade; and Michael James, Carousel Resort Hotel and...READ MORE

What's Your Sign?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Home conditions still demand attention. Also, keep an open mind about a sudden question of trust involving a close friend. All the facts are not yet in. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): With summer just around the corner, travel begins to dominate your sign. Make plans carefully to avoid potential problems in the first half of June. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): A romantic Libra sets a challenge that your "sensible" side might question, but your idealistic self...READ MORE

Five Steps To Consider With Municipal Bonds

OCEAN CITY -- Municipal bonds, like all investments, can be sensitive to market swings and the overall state of the economy. Here, five ideas you and your advisor should consider to keep your portfolio in line with your individual needs and goals.  1. Be selective: Municipal bonds come with varying degrees of quality, risk and return. Simply choosing the bond from your home state that provides you with the greatest tax efficiency may not best suit your needs. Review your municipal bond...READ MORE

WPS Prom Court

At the Worcester Preparatory School Junior-Senior Prom, the Prom Court was announced. Royalty selected by the students were, from left, Matteo Petrera, Junior Prince; Kayla Baier, Junior Princess; Hunter Harmon, King; Erica Martin, Queen; Duncan McIntosh, Senior Prince; and Anna Pavlos, Senior Princess. Submitted Photos ...READ MORE

SDHS Food Drive

Stephen Decatur High School held its second food drive of the year, responding to the needs of Diakonia, a local shelter in West Ocean City. The school collected over 4,000 pounds, making a total food collection of over 12,000 pounds for the school year. Above, students Alycia Pishtey, Hannah Getchell, Mariah Amos, and Christine Timko help load donated canned goods to Diakonia. ...READ MORE

Worcester Dreams Green

Worcester Prep Lower School Music teacher Alana Parker directed the musical portion of the school’s annual Music & Art Festival. The show this year was titled “Worcester Dreams Green” and featured “green” songs and dances by students in grades preschool through Five. Above, some of the ushers for the event were Cameron Langeler, Porter Bunting, Ethan Gaskill, Matthew Wilson, Riley Mears and Camryn Sofronski. ...READ MORE

Jessica's Closet

Stephen Decatur High School students model prom dresses from Jessica's Closet, a program which allows students to obtain prom dresses and accessories for little to no cost. Jessica's Closet is named in remembrance of Jessica Petsche from the Stephen Decatur High School class of 2009. Pictured, from left, are Markiyona Dixon, Jalinda Rounds, Adrienne Cope, LaShae Smith, Dearah Kee, Morgan Gabeler and Taressa Lathbury. ...READ MORE

Trash To Treasure

Students in the Berlin Intermediate School and Beyond Afterschool "Trash to Treasure" academy are using recycled materials from home to show off their creativity. Some students created beach landscapes, ice cream shops, hotels and other 3D pieces of art. Above is Derek Kauffer with his work. ...READ MORE

Worcester County Robotics

The first ever Worcester County Robotics team received the Judge’s Choice Award at the Greater DC Regional Botball Tournament.  Michele Kosin of Snow Hill High was awarded $2300 from the Office of Naval Research to start the team which consists of students from Stephen Decatur High School, Worcester Technical High School and Snow Hill High School. ...READ MORE

"Growing Things"

Students in Jennifer Fohner's pre-kindergarten class at Ocean City Elementary School planted grass seed during their "Growing Things" unit. Students learned that plants need soil, water, sun and air to grow. The class made predictions about the amount of time it would take for their grass seed to grow.  Pictured are Macy Woroniecki, David Janney, Parker Intrieri and Talan Davis after planting their grass seed. ...READ MORE

Things I Like

A rose bush in bloom The end of a big house project A little personal time Julianna Margulies in “The Good Wife” A string of pearls My son’s love of a slide Old “Police” albums Hard workers Driving through Shad Landing Putting away the winter clothes Live music outside on a sunny day ...READ MORE

We Remember Those We Have Lost

Violet Mae Fisher PARSONSBURG -- Violet Mae Watson Fisher, 94, of Parsonsburg, died Sunday, May 8, 2011 at home. Born March 6, 1917 in New Church, Va., she was the daughter of the late Harry Thomas Watson and Mae Taylor Watson. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, AARP and Furnace Town Museum in Snow Hill. She worked for the former White & Leonard's Toy Store, former Benjamin's as a buyer for the Jr. Dept. and the former Hutzler's as a Dept. Manager and then worked in sales for...READ MORE

Open Houses This Week

WEST OCEAN CITY Bay Point Plantation Rt589/Gum Point Rd Daily 10-5 Waterfront Estate Lots in 142 Acre Preserve Kevin Decker The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 443-235-6552 OCEAN CITY Sunset Island Sat & Sun 10-4 3-5 Bedroom Condos, Townhomes, Single Family Homes C.Jett/T.Riley Vantage Resort Realty 410-723-1730 OCEAN CITY Makai Condominiums 42nd St. Bayside Daily 10-4 New Construction 2BR & Studio Condos Ben Dawson The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 410-603-2205 WEST OCEAN...READ MORE

Who's Playing Where And When

Angler, the 410-289-7424 2312 Talbot St. On The Bay Saturday, May 21 & Sunday, May 22: Alex & Shiloh Buxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, May 20: Bryan Russo Saturday, May 21: Aaron Howell Band Sunday, May 22: DJ Wax, 10 p.m. Every Wednesday: DJ JJ, 10 p.m. Every Thursday: Tim Cyphers Duo, 10 p.m. Caribbean bar & grill 410-289-0837 Just Off The Boards On 2nd Street   Friday, May 20: Pompous Pie, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21: Mike Armstrong Duo,...READ MORE

First-Degree Murder Plea

First-Degree Murder Plea SALISBURY -- A Salisbury man last week pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for his role in the shooting death of a man near the VFW on Main Street last June and was sentenced to life in prison with all but 30 years suspended. Marquis Cortez Williams, 20, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for the shooting death of Jackie Hopkins near the VFW at N. Main Street and Mitchell Rd. last June 28. Salisbury City Criminal Investigation Division detectives said witnesses to...READ MORE

Things To Do

May 20: Holy Savior/KC Bingo Doors open 5 p.m.; games begin, 6:30 p.m.; 9901 Coastal Hwy., O.C. Refreshments will be on sale. For more information, 410-524-7994. May 21: Yard Sale & Concessions 7:30 a.m.-until, Coastal Sanctuary Church, 10550 Friendship Rd., Ber-lin. May 21: Tri-County Bird Club Field Trip Meet 7:30 a.m., Ward Musuem parking lot, Beaglin Park Dr. & S. Schumaker Dr., Salisbury. Field trip to the Worcester County inland bays to look for shorebirds, marshbirds and other...READ MORE

Adventures In Fatherhood

A little one’s birthday should be memorable and celebrated, and we basically did that for a week when it came to my oldest son’s third birthday. To be certain, we overdid it, but I think that’s the way it should be. Beckett’s birthday week began with a surprise encounter with Barney a week ago, a new backyard playground unveiled on the morning of his actual birthday, a party at Coco’s Fun House in Salisbury on Sunday with family, lots of cake and ice cream...READ MORE

Best Bites

West Ocean City- Berlin Ocean Pines-Fruitland Breakfast Cafe Of Ocean City 12736 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City 410-213-1804 Open seven days a week between Sun-sations & Starbucks, across from Outback, come join us at the “Breakfast Cafe” (formerly Rambler Coffee Shop) we are a family-friendly restaurant that’s been family owned for 30 years passed from mother to son in 2001. We believe that fair pricing, putting out quality food as fresh as we can make it and a nice...READ MORE

Decatur Softball Bows Out of States

BERLIN- The Stephen Decatur varsity softball team’s hopes for a good run in the Class 3A-East region tournament and a possible state championship ended with a lazy fly ball to left in the eighth inning on Monday as the Seahawks fell to visiting Atholton, 2-0, in the second round. Dominating pitching by both teams, including Decatur senior standout Maddie Justice, kept the score tied at 0-0 through the regulation seven innings. Justice was practically unhittable for most of the afternoon,...READ MORE

Third Time Not the Charm for Seahawks

BERLIN- The third time was not the charm for Decatur’s varsity baseball team this week as the Seahawks fell to rival Bennett, 6-0, on Wednesday in the state Class 3A-East region semifinals. The Seahawks beat Northeast, 4-3, at home on Monday to advance in the region tournament, but looming in their way to a potential regional title game appearance was old rival Bennett, who beat Decatur two times during the regular season. On Wednesday, the Clippers shut out Decatur again, 6-0, allowing...READ MORE

Hollowell Sets Bayside Conference Record in Pole Vault

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity track and field teams made a strong showing in the Bayside Conference championship meet last week, capturing two relay titles and seven individual titles, including a new conference record in the pole vault by three-time state champion Bradley Hollowell. The Decatur boys finished first in the Bayside Conference meet with 130 total team points, just ahead of North Caroline, which finished with 124. The Seahawk girls finished second in the Bayside...READ MORE

Seahawks Fall to Top-Seeded Kent Island, 7-5, to End Season, Coach’s Tenure

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team’s season, and an 11-year run by Coach Jason Macrides, came to an end on Monday with a tough 7-5, loss on the road to Bayside Conference champion and undefeated Kent Island in the second round of the state 3A-2A East region tournament. The Seahawks got to the second round and a match-up with Kent Island by beating archrival Parkside, 11-6, last Saturday in the third game of the season trilogy. The teams split two regular...READ MORE

Berlin Little Leaguer Throws No-Hitter

BERLIN- Berlin Little Leaguer Hayden Snelsire achieved one of the rarest feats in baseball at any level on Monday, throwing a no-hitter for the Major League Yankees in a 7-1 win over the Phillies. The Phillies entered Monday’s game with the Yankees on a major roll, having won three straight and averaging five runs and 10 hits per game during the streak. However, they ran into a buzz saw with Snelsire on the mound for the Yankees on Monday. In the first inning, the Phillies’ first...READ MORE

Decatur Girls Advance with Double OT Win

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team reached the threshold of a possible Maryland Class 3A-2A regional title and a trip to the state’s Final Four this week with a dramatic 16-14 overtime win over Patuxent on the road in Southern Maryland on Wednesday. The Seahawks, now 12-3 on the season, beat Bayside South rival Parkside, 14-12, on Monday to earn a date with Patuxent in the 3A-2A Region semifinals on Wednesday. Despite the geographic differences, Decatur was...READ MORE

Decatur’s Steve Ruggierie

Decatur’s Steve Ruggierie stands in against the Northeast starter during the second inning of Monday’s state playoff win. The Seahawks beat Northeast, 4-3, before falling to rival Bennett in the region semifinal on Wednesday. Photo by Shawn Soper ...READ MORE

Decatur’s Taylor Black

Decatur’s Taylor Black laid down a perfect sacrifice bunt in the bottom of the seventh of Monday’s game to advance Amanda Parsons, who had singled to lead off the inning. The Seahawks loaded the bases in the seventh, but could not score and Atholton scored two in the top of the eighth to win the game, 2-0. Photo by Shawn Soper ...READ MORE

Salisbury Rental Property Fees Likely Heading Down

SALISBURY – The city and the Neighborhood Services Code Compliance (NSCC) board currently face 50 appeals involving non-complaint and delinquent property owners, due to the costs in fees to register rental properties. According to NSCC Director Tom Stevenson, in January of this year the city solicitor’s office advised the Mayor and Council of an assessment performed to evaluate the reasonableness of the rental registration fees for noncompliant or delinquent rental property...READ MORE

Salisbury May Hike Sewer Rates For 2nd Plant

SALISBURY -- While waiting on the outcome of a $60 million lawsuit against the private contractor for the construction of a failed wastewater treatment plant, Salisbury officials this week said the city might have to fund the replacement on the backs of its citizens through increased sewer fees and possibly even a significant bond sale. A few years back, Salisbury was faced with funding a major replacement for its failing wastewater treatment plant under orders by the state to reduce its flow of...READ MORE

County Program Open Space Funding Slashed

SNOW HILL -- The County Commissioners were less than pleased to learn the county and its municipalities were scheduled to receive just over $101,000 in Program Open Space funds from the state out of the $10.3 million requested locally and the $23 million plus set to be awarded to jurisdictions across Maryland. Worcester County Recreation and Parks Department Director Sharon Reilly on Wednesday presented the proposed fiscal year 2012 Program Open Space (POS) plan, a wish list of sorts from the...READ MORE

Brooks Eyes First Crabcake Factory Franchise In OC

OCEAN CITY – Little did Johnny Brooks, owner of Crabcake Factory USA on 120th Street, know when he opened  the restaurant in 1996 he would be celebrating its 15th year anniversary in the midst of preparing to open its first franchise location in downtown Ocean City. According to Brooks, over the last three years he has been approached on several occasions about franchising Crabcake Factory USA. He had initially looked into a location in Ocean Pines but once that fell through he...READ MORE

New Boardwalk Design Details Unveiled

OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council granted approval this week for city staff to move forward in the bid process to renovate the Boardwalk, leading possibly to construction starting as soon as this fall. A few months ago, the Mayor and City Council voted to approve an all-wood deck on the Boardwalk over two other options involving a concrete tram lane or a stamped concrete tram lane to resemble a wooden pattern. Since then, City Engineer Terry McGean has been working on the next...READ MORE

Proposed Route 589 Corridor Plan Released

SNOW HILL -- County officials this week got a first glimpse at the state’s proposed Route 589 Corridor Vision Plan, but withheld a formal endorsement of the planning document for the busy stretch of highway until the public has a chance to weigh in. The County Commissioners on Tuesday were presented with the State Highway Administration (SHA) future plan for the redevelopment of Route 589, the busy corridor between Routes 50 and 113 that runs through Ocean Pines and west of the relatively...READ MORE

OC Council Seeks Unity, Postpones Cab Fare Increase

OCEAN CITY – Taxi cab companies preferring a fare increase will have to hold off longer as the Mayor and City Council decided to delay the approval of a resolution establishing the increase amid hopes of finding common ground among taxi companies. The Mayor and City Council last week voted to pass a motion to give a cab company owner the option to increase taxi fares from 22 cents to a maximum of 24 cents per 10th of a mile in a 4-3 vote. Before the vote, the topic was most recently...READ MORE

Memorial Day Ceremony Planned

SALISBURY -- Area residents are invited to honor those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving at a Memorial Day Ceremony to be held on Monday, May 30, at 10 a.m.  The ceremony will take place at the Wicomico War Veterans Memorial in front of the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. All are welcome and encouraged to attend this free event, which is organized by members of the Wicomico War Veterans Memorial Committee.  In the event of inclement weather, the...READ MORE

County Boat Ramp Overhaul On Schedule

WEST OCEAN CITY -- Despite a setback that cost the contractor considerable time and expense, construction of the new public boat ramp at the commercial harbor is West Ocean City is back on track for a Memorial Day opening as planned, county officials learned this week. The extensive rehabilitation and reconstruction of the decades old West Ocean City boat ramp continued in earnest this week after a setback involving the sheeting material for the coffer dams built around the site were overcome....READ MORE

Air Show Adds Stealth Bomber To Event Lineup

OCEAN CITY -- One week after a headline act of the 2011 Ocean City Air Show became jeopardized, organizers this week announced a B-2 Stealth Bomber flyover had been added to this year’s line-up. Air Show organizer Bryan Lilley said the Air Force B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber will do a flyover at the 2011 Ocean City Air Show in June on Saturday afternoon. Lilley said getting the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, based at the Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, to do a flyover is quite a coup for the...READ MORE

Beach Patrol Makes Early Rescues

OCEAN CITY -- A potential early season tragedy was averted this week when two off-duty and two on-duty Ocean City Beach Patrol officers helped pull a swimmer in distress from the ocean in the 28th Street area on Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after 4 p.m., two off-duty Beach Patrol officers were surfing in the area of 28th Street when they observed a young man caught in a rip current and in distress and immediately initiated a rescue. Meanwhile, an individual on the beach witnessing the scene...READ MORE

Booking Snafu Causes Michaels To Miss Sunfest

OCEAN CITY – Special event organizers face a challenge this week as only months away from Ocean City’s famous event, Sunfest, its prime performer Bret Michaels re-scheduled for next year. The city announced this week that Michaels will not be performing at this fall’s Sunfest due to a scheduling conflict. Michael’s performance was scheduled for Sept. 24, 2011 and has been rescheduled for Sept. 22, 2012. The scheduling conflict appeared when American and European booking...READ MORE

Commissioners Debate Solid Waste Fee Increases

SNOW HILL -- It may soon cost more to dump trash and other materials at the Worcester County landfill and its satellite transfer stations, as county officials continue to wrestle with declining revenues and growing expenses at the facilities. The County Commissioners this week got a look at a list of recommendations for reconciling Worcester’s solid waste enterprise fund budget for fiscal year 2012 that include fairly significant increases in tipping fees and permits for users of the...READ MORE

Proposed Bay Bridge Toll Hikes Worry Officials

OCEAN CITY -- Maryland Transportation Authority (MTA) board members last week announced a proposal to double the tolls on the Bay Bridge this fall and triple the rates by 2013, causing a gamut of emotions for some Eastern Shore lawmakers from concern to outrage. MTA board members met last week in a work session regarding possible toll increases on most major bridges and tunnels in the state’s complex transportation network. Among the proposals floated by the board is a potential increase...READ MORE

County Orders Property Owner To Clear Debris

SNOW HILL -- A Worcester property owner this week got no relief from a county-ordered nuisance abatement for a demolished building at an intersection in Bishopville, despite efforts to work with local fire departments on a possible controlled burn of the former structure. Worcester County property owner James Bergey, Jr. recently asked for a five-week extension to remove what’s left of an old building on his property near the intersection of St. Martin’s Neck Rd. and Bishopville Rd....READ MORE

Ocean City Approves Fire Boat, New Two Trucks

OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Fire Department received approval this week from the Ocean City Mayor and Council to purchase two new fire engines and a fire rescue boat. On Monday evening, Fire Chief Chris Larmore presented the council with a package that requested the approval of a fire apparatus replacement schedule, bid award for a fire rescue boat and a sole source purchase of two fire engines. “A lot of this package started many years ago,” Laramore said. “The...READ MORE

Pedestrian Injured In Collision On Coastal Highway

OCEAN CITY -- The first pedestrian-vehicle collision of the young season took place this week when an 89-year-old woman was struck by a car on Coastal Highway in the 97th Street area, reinforcing the common sense message about pedestrians and vehicles sharing the busy highway. Around 3 p.m. on Monday, Ocean City Police responded to 97th Street and Coastal Highway for a reported collision involving a pedestrian. The investigation revealed the woman was attempting to cross Coastal Highway from...READ MORE

Resort Businesses Claim Honors In Annual Campaign

OCEAN CITY -- Ocean City’s hospitality industry was once again well represented in the Restaurant Association of Maryland’s (RAM) 57th Annual “Stars of the Industry” awards with several local businesses bringing home many of the top honors at the annual gala. RAM hosted its 57th McCormick and Company “Stars of the Industry” gala this week in Baltimore, recognizing the top establishments around the state in several major categories. Once again, the resort...READ MORE

Resort Officially Selected To Host Komen 2012 Race

OCEAN CITY – On April 22, 2012 Susan G. Komen will be holding its Race for the Cure for the first time in Ocean City. During a press conference on Tuesday morning, Komen officials and Mayor Rick Meehan expressed their excitement in having the event held here in town. Susan G. Komen of Maryland Executive Director and Emcee Robin Prothro said that Komen Maryland will celebrate its 20th year in 2012. She added that the organization is the only in the world that is solely devoted to the...READ MORE

Salisbury Eyes Stormwater Projects To Ease Pollution

SALISBURY -- Salisbury residents could soon see an increase on their water and sewer bills as the city attempts to identify a funding stream for its growing list of stormwater management projects. Salisbury Mayor James Ireton, Jr. said this week during his monthly roundtable meeting with community leaders the city is preparing to undertake several stormwater management projects to decrease the amount of pollution in the form of runoff from getting into the rivers, creeks and streams that...READ MORE

State’s Attorney Vows Partnerships Making A Difference

SALISBURY -- Touting a significant decrease in most serious offenses thus far in 2011, Wicomico County State’s Attorney Matt Maciarello was talking tough on crime this week during a roundtable discussion with Salisbury community leaders. Salisbury Mayor James Ireton, Jr. this week shared the year-to-date crime statistics with leaders from the city’s various neighborhoods during the discussion. Ireton pointed out Part One crimes, which include murders, manslaughters, rapes, robberies,...READ MORE

Addressing Boomer’s Rant

Editor: I understand that letters to the editor are not required to check facts or even adhere to basic standards of accuracy. Nevertheless, the letter from Dennis Evans published in the May 13 Dispatch ("A Baby Boomer's Concerns") probably set a number of records for exaggerations, falsehoods, and incoherent rants. It would take a very lengthy response to set the record straight in his litany of nonsense. But I'll cite just a few. He claims: -- The IRS "will hire 16,500...READ MORE

Gas Promotion Best Handled By Private Sector

Ocean City’s Joe Kro-Art is an idealist who knows how to stir up some publicity. Confirmation lies in the free gasoline promotion he cooked up over the winter and that is now making headlines regionally and nationally. It’s no secret gasoline prices are bothering people of all walks of life, and the promise of free fuel is surely alluring, but this proposed promotion and the subsequent publicity it has caused could potentially backfire on Ocean City in the form of putting undue...READ MORE

Between The Lines

There were a lot of mixed opinions express this week in advance of Governor Martin O’Malley signing the alcohol tax hike into law yesterday. Many noted how the time has come for an increase in the alcohol tax, the first increase since 1972. However, others pointed to it as another indicator the state’s lawmakers are out of touch and simply hurting small business in the state. Others made some outlandish comments, such as a press release we received from the Maryland Citizens’...READ MORE

Free Gas Promotion Idea Seeks $1M From Ad Budget

OCEAN CITY – A few council members were wary to pass the fiscal year 2012 budget through first reading during this week’s Mayor and City Council meeting, due to nunresolved issues including an allocation of a portion of the tourism budget to establish a free gas promotion this summer. Councilman Brent Ashley took the opportunity to bring up a promotional idea regarding gas giveaways. “I think things are slow in town and I think the numbers prove that,” Ashley said....READ MORE