Annual Drawings HeldOCEAN CITY – The Harrison Group held its 21st Annual Employee Prize Drawings on Sunday, Sept. 23. A total of $15,000 in cash plus a variety of other prizes were awarded.All Harrison Group employees were asked to save their paycheck stubs for a three-month period and turn them in for the random prize… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2007
“Cleanliness is Next to Godliness”
Halloween is right around the corner and I’m going as the scariest thing that has hit mainstream culture since Britney Spears became a mom or that guy put on the oversized clown head in the “Saw” movies: the Superbug.Just like Jeff Goldblum in the movie “The Fly”, I, Dom Spino, will play the role of… Read more »
Tuesday, October 23 – Anti-Slots Rally Held In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – Local business owners, citizens, and interested parties gathered on Saturday morning for the Stop Slots Rally in Ocean City an effort to send the clear message that many people of Ocean City do not want slots infiltrating the resort town. The rally, held at the end of the Boardwalk at the Inlet,… Read more »
Eight Years And Counting
OCEAN CITY – For the past eight years, Doug Buxbaum, has been owner and operator of Buxy’s Salty Dog Saloon, providing good service, great food, a friendly atmosphere and cold beers to visitors and locals alike.Buxbaum, known to most as Buxy, moved to Ocean City in the mid-80’s after college.“I remember telling my father ‘just… Read more »
Things We Like
How excited my kitties get when I come home Hearing my 7-year-old grandson read as well as some adults I know My granddaughter’s appreciation of conservation and preserving the environment Thrift shop shopping The movie and book The Bridges of Madison County Steamed fresh asparagus Winter pansies abloom on a cold, crisp day Living in… Read more »
Things I Like
The extreme temperature swings of a fall day Eating last night’s leftovers for lunch Reading in a hammock under a tree Gordon Ramsay’s TV shows A waiter or waitress who knows your name Steaks from the Solstice General Store People picking up random trash on the Boardwalk Mums and pumpkins on a front porch A… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): This is a good time to speak out on a difficult situation. You’re known for your honesty, so people will listen and, perhaps, begin to make long-needed changes.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): The Bovine’s sharp business sense alerts you to question the positions of those trying to push… Read more »
Monday, October 22 – Some Haunted Happenings In Resort Area
OCEAN CITY – Here’s a look at some of the activities planned for next week to observe the annual tradition of Halloween, which will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Events For The Families— Saturday, Oct. 27: The entire family is invited to a Haunted Park celebration at White Horse Park in Ocean Pines on Saturday,… Read more »
Tourism Summit Reveals OC’s Positives, Negatives
OCEAN CITY – Well over 100 business owners, elected officials and concerned citizens turned out on Monday for the first-ever Tourism Summit in Ocean City to discuss where the resort has been and where it should go in the future in terms of attracting visitors in an increasingly competitive market.Before ideas could be batted around… Read more »
No Timetable Reported On Route 589 Work
SNOW HILL – While project planning for Route 589 improvements is ongoing, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) could not identify when any work could begin on the busy road, during its annual whistle-stop tour of the lower Eastern Shore counties.MDOT staffers spent 90 minutes discussing transportation issues and plans with the Worcester County Commissioners… Read more »