OCEAN CITY – Resort police are still looking for a suspect who stole a pizza delivery vehicle early Sunday morning before abandoning the car and fleeing on foot.A driver for a local pizza shop was delivering a pizza to the Tidelands Hotel on 5th Street early Sunday morning when he returned to find his vehicle… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2007
Things We Like
The gentleness and softness of a morning breeze Watching a hummingbird sip nectar from a flower An almost-opened rosebud blushed with morning dew The sweet smell of a garden after a gentle shower The before-dawn, very-early-morning sky and the multitude of stars The baby grandchild’s smile when you speak to him His holding your finger… Read more »
Things I Like
Getting carried away at the Berlin Farmer’s Market When the Yankees lose in the playoffs A glass of wine with dinner after a long day Waking up to a morning fog Getting a rebate check in the mail Listening to old Grateful Dead bootlegs Boating under the Route 50 Bridge The nice tellers at Taylor… Read more »
Monday, October 8 – Corvette Weekend Coming To Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – The Cruisin’ and Oktoberfest events combined with sunny and warm weather attracted thousands to the resort area last weekend, and Ocean City is looking to continue to the great start to the fall season with another popular event coming up this weekend.Looking ahead to the weekend of Oct. 12-14, there are plenty… Read more »
Survey Reveals Visitor Opinions Of Ocean City
The tourism community is still anxiously awaiting the verdict on the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association’s plan to raise room tax rates for increased funds for destination advertising, but if approved, survey results could be vital in helping the town decide how to spend the money. Andy Malis of MGH Advertising, the town’s contracted advertising agency,… Read more »
Live Bands And DJs
Assateague Island Oasis: 410-629-1492, Rt. 611; Friday, Oct. 5: Patrick McAllorum; Saturday, Oct. 6: Jon Pheasant; Thursday, Oct. 11: Phil Knight; All entertainment 6:30-9:30 p.m.Blue Ox & Babe’s Lounge: 410-250-6440, 127th St. & Coastal Hwy.; Friday, Oct. 5: Wes Davis; Saturday, Oct. 6: Kevin Poole.Buxy’s Salty Dog: 410-289-0973, 28th St. & Coastal Hwy.; Friday, Oct…. Read more »
Pink Ribbon Events Deserve Support
It’s October and that means the ladies behind the Pink Ribbon Classic are at it again, raising thousands of dollars for breast cancer awareness and research.The Pink Ribbon Classic series of fundraisers started in 1996 with a local golf tournament organized by residents Judy Johnson-Schoelkopf and Nancy Dofflemyer and is now led by a team… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Fact: Governor Martin O’Malley wants a special session next month to discuss and later implement his proposed budget deficit plan, which includes a variety of tax increases and decreases.Opinion: What’s the rush? This $1.5 billion structural deficit did not occur over night and there needs to be more time to examine numbers that are speculative… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Prosecutor Defends Office, InvestigationEditor:I have been reading articles in your paper and other local papers for a few weeks now, unable to respond because it is unethical for a prosecutor to make remarks about a pending investigation. The investigation is now over, and I can remark.First of all, I want to express my deepest sympathy… Read more »
Golf Club Trumps Knife in Fight
OCEAN CITY – An Ocean City man, who brought a knife to a golf club fight, first found his head on the business end of the driver and was later arrested for assault, reckless endangerment and weapons charges last weekend. A little before 6 p.m. last Saturday, OCPD officers responded to a call for an… Read more »