Assateague Island Oasis: 410-629-1492, Rt. 611; Friday, Nov. 2: Patrick McAllorum; Saturday, Nov. 3: Jon Pheasant; Thursday, Nov. 8: Phil Knight; All entertainment 6:30-9:30 p.m.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, Nov. 2: DJ BK; Saturday, Nov. 3: Kevin… Read more »
The Ocean City Mayor and Council affirmed its position on slots this week – it’s opposed to the expansion of gambling through the one-arm bandits anywhere in the state. Immediately after that confirmation on Tuesday, the inevitable criticism started flowing. While there was a wide range of comments heard this week through interviews, blogs, forums… Read more »
Logic Behind Room Tax Plan ExplainedEditor:I feel compelled to respond to recent letters regarding the high cost of vacationing in Ocean City. While it is quite easy to get caught up in the mindset that Ocean City’s prices are driving tourists away, there are a few very important things to keep in mind. Operating a… Read more »
Some calendars said it. Most computers acknowledged it. There was reason to be confused about when Daylights Savings Time actually expired. For the record, it’s Sunday at 2 a.m., meaning you will gain an hour of sleep (or drinking at your favorite watering hole for some). A friend of mine was truly thrown by the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The Downtown Recreation Complex will not be included in the upcoming bond sale, a decision that was the direct result of a 15-year lease proposal that was presented to the Mayor and Council Tuesday.At a work session Tuesday, City Manager Dennis Dare presented the Mayor and Council with the county’s proposed lease… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A Rehoboth juvenile who allegedly attacked her ex-boyfriend with a fire extinguisher last weekend after breaking into his north Ocean City residence is being charged as an adult for first- and second-degree assault, burglary and reckless endangerment.Around 4:30 a.m. last Sunday, OCPD Pfc. Pam DeGiovanni responded to a reported burglary in progress… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team did not help its chances of reaching the state playoffs with a 39-7 loss to visiting Wicomico last Friday in the rain and mud, a loss which will likely leave the Seahawks needing a little help to reach the post-season in their first year in Class 3A.Decatur hung around… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity volleyball team was rewarded this week for a successful 2007 campaign with a number-four seed in the state Class 3A-East Region tournament.The Seahawks finished with an impressive 13-2 mark overall including an 8-2 mark in the Bayside Conference. Decatur loss to Parkside, 3-0, back on September 20, and fell to James… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- With just two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s fall flag football league is one of the most competitive ever with one team atop the standings and four just one game back. Tequila Duffybird sits alone at the top of the Flag Football standings with a… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s men’s varsity soccer team went on a wild roller coaster ride this week, beating Northeast of Anne Arundel County in a game that came down to penalty kicks on Monday before falling to Bel Air in the second round of the state Class 3A-East playoffs on Tuesday.The Seahawks, seeded 10th in the… Read more »