Americanism Essay Contest winners from Ocean City Elementary School were recognized at a luncheon hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 166 on April 17. The contest theme this year was “Why I am Proud to be an American”. The winners were Jay Scott Thompson, first place, R.J. Hayman, second place, and Mark Rohrer, third… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2007
My Thoughts
We are being flooded with fund-raising events for worthwhile causes. Too often these are staged by professional fund raisers who take their cut and whatever is left over goes to the titled charity. A lot of people earn a good living in the name of charity, sometimes too good. We’re asked to walk, jog, golf,… Read more »
Thursday, May 10 – Ocean City Police Beat Briefs
OCEAN CITY – The following is an advanced look at some stories from this week’s Ocean City police beat. See the full stories and recaps of many more incidents in tomorrow’s issue of The Dispatch and the updated online version.Food Stolen From Area RestaurantResort police are urging local businesses today to be on the lookout… Read more »
Live Bands and DJs
Assateague Island Oasis: 410-629-1492, Rt. 611; Every Friday & Saturday: Patrick McAllorum. Bahama Mamas: 410-289-0291, Call for entertainment. Blue Ox & Babe’s Lounge: 410-250-6440, 127th St. & Coastal Hwy.; Call for entertainment. Buxy’s Salty Dog: 410-289-0973, 28th St. & Coastal Hwy.; Friday, May 11: DJ Wood; Saturday, May 12: Crowded Outhouse; Thursday, May 17: Kevin Poole…. Read more »
West Ocean City – Fenwick Island- Ocean Pines – Selbyville, DE – Virgina
WEST OCEAN CITYSailor’s WatchGolf Course RoadFri 11-3Sat & Sun 10-4New 3BR, 3.5BALuxury TownhousesColdwell Banker410-723-1000Call for DirectionsFENWICK ISLANDBaysideOpen DailyCondos, Townhomes & Single Family HomesCarl M. Freeman877-436-9998Call for DirectionsOCEAN PINESPoints ReachUnit 2208Sat & Sun 10 – 4Luxury 3BR CondosPatty CummingsReMax Premier Properties410-520-8134Call for DirectionsWEST OCEAN CITY12625 Whisper Trace DriveSat & Sun 11-25BR/4BA Oyster Harbor HomePatty CummingsReMax Premier… Read more »
Ocean City
OCEAN CITYSeaside RetreatFri 11-3Weekends 10-43BR, 2.5BAColdwell Banker410-723-1000Call for DirectionsOCEAN CITYEmerson TowersFri,Sat, & Sun 11-43BR, 3BA LuxuryCondo w/ Boat SlipsEric EmersonReMax Premier Properties410-524-6700Call for Directions OCEAN CITYThe QuaySaturday2 & 3BR CondosMary McCrackenLong & Foster410-430-7302Call for DirectionsOCEAN CITYPelican PerchWeekends 11-34BR, 4.5BA, & LoftColdwell Banker410-723-1000Call for DirectionsOCEAN CITYBahia VistaDaily 12-43 & 4 BR Bayfront CondosDella & Joe WilsonReMax Premier… Read more »
Things I Like
Life returning to the Talbot Street PierThe first shower after a good haircutA surprisingly nice sunset on a cloudy dayThe compassion of a parentSharing a bottle of wine with my wifeComing home to excited dogsWatching a kite boarder in the oceanThe ending to the movie “Departed”Driving with all the windows downRecalling my stepfather’s many euphemismsThe… Read more »
“Cawl Yer Mudda”
There isn’t a Hallmark card in the world that can sum up all the “thank you’s” that you owe your mother. Yet, there I was, as I do every year, picking up countless Mother’s Day cards and trying to find the one with the perfect combination of quirky anecdotes and heartfelt sayings that would show… Read more »
Wednesday, May 9 – High Schools Grads Hear Unique Prom Message
BERLIN – A then-18-year-old Pennsylvania high school graduate in Ocean City for the annual Senior Week ritual who struck and killed a pedestrian, another recent high school graduate, in June 2005 was back in the resort area this week to preach the dangers of drinking and driving to the senior class at Stephen Decatur High… Read more »
Tuesday, May 8 – Ocean City Ranks No. 7 In Auto Travel List
OCEAN CITY – Resort tourism officials had good reason to celebrate this morning with the release of the latest AAA/CAA Club Auto Travel Survey.After being ranked No. 10 for the last three years, Ocean City moved up to No. 7 in this year’s ranking.Rounding out the top 10 Member Auto Travel Destinations were Orlando, Fla.,… Read more »