OCEAN CITY – Faced with stable, if not stagnant revenues and staggering property tax assessment increases, an Ocean City landmark and the cornerstone of the resort for nearly 120 years is facing extinction and could be preparing for what might be one last summer season.Trimper’s Rides, at the foot of the Boardwalk, was abuzz with… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2007
Time Served For Snoozer
OCEAN CITY – A local man who partied a little too hard in celebration of the nation’s birthday and was found by resort police after he decided to take a nap on the sidewalk came before Judge Daniel R. Mumford to face his charge of disorderly intoxication Monday morning in District Court.It was approximately 2:38… Read more »
My Thoughts
The old guy grabbed a couple packs of Goldenberg Peanut Chews and a can of his RC Cola the other day and jumped into his old DeSoto. Once a month, the DeSoto needs to stretch its legs and Insider usually just heads south on Route 113 because it’s an easy drive and he’s ensured of… Read more »
Boomer’s Has New Focus Under New Ownership
OCEAN CITY – To the delight of locals and visitors alike, one of Berlin’s most well known establishments, Boomer’s Restaurant, recently opened its doors once again after its new owner took to renovating the establishment at the closing of summer last year, having it ready to serve up a variety of American-fare favorites once again… Read more »
A Week In Business
Merril Lynch Ocean City Attends Workshop. The Merrill Lynch Ocean City office of Rodney Dean, John Allen, Brian Selzer, Kelly Sobol and Christine Selzer attended a leadership workshop in Baltimore Maryland. Guest speakers were Zig Ziglar, General Colin Powell amongst other business leaders.New Realty TeamBERLIN – A new team has started operating out of the Coldwell… Read more »
“Keeping Your Cool (like Peter O’Toole)”
Two weeks.I figure that the single men of Ocean City have about two more weeks to get their “game faces” on for the summer.As businesses await the arrival of the “summer help” and the palm trees are planted so as to make restaurants with a coastal (highway) view look more tropical, the local Lotharios of… Read more »
We Remember Those Who Have Pasted
Henry Otto Berghuys, Jr.BERLIN – Henry Otto Berghuys, Jr., age 75, died May 1, 2007 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Jersey City, N.J., he was the son of the late Henry Otto Berghuys, Sr., and Gertrude Walsh Berghuys. Berghuys was an Iron Worker and belonged to the Local #483 in Patterson, N.J…. Read more »
Thursday, May 3 – OC Police Seek Shoplifters
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Police Department is looking for four individuals who recently stole approximately $2,000 worth of merchandise from the CVS store on 120th Street.This is the second time the store has been a victim of shoplifting in less than a year and according to a press release from the OCPD, it… 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. Big Tuna Grill: 410-250-1001, 128th St. & Coastal Hwy.; 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… Read more »
Berlin – Ocean Pines – West Ocean City
BerlinDecatur Farm318 Schooner LaneSunday 10-13BR/BADebbie BenningtonRemax Premiier Properties410-641-5222Call for Directions Ocean PinesThe Parke5 Easton AveSaturday 1-32 BD/2BA DenDebbie BenningtonRemax Premiier Properties410-641-5222Call for DirectionsOcean PinesThe Parke26 Arcadia CourtSaturday 9-123BD/3BADebbie BenningtonRemax Premiier Properties410-641-5222Call for Directions West Ocean City Mystic Harbor#20 Blue HeronSaturday 10-3Coldwell Banker Bud Church Realty 410-524-7888Call for DirectionsWest Ocean CityTorquay Rd.Sat & Sun 11-3Ocean City… Read more »