Residents Opens BusinessOCEAN CITY – Ocean City resident Blake McGrath completed his soft opening business rollout plan and officially launched his Screenmobile franchise Feb. 1.Screenmobile is a franchise system that builds custom window, door and patio screens at a customer’s home using proprietary equipment transported to the residence via a custom-built trailer. The at-your-door screen… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2008
My Thoughts
Yesterday was one of those blah days for the old guy. He was out of orange juice to start the day. The coffee was weak and too sweet. The toast was burnt, and it just started to rain. The dog wanted to go out, then she wanted in, then she wanted to go out. Chest… Read more »
Wednesday, February 13 – Worcester Sides With Clinton, McCain
BERLIN – Although the national picture remains muddy today, Worcester County, home to Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Berlin, Snow Hill and Pocomoke, let its voice be heard yesterday in the 2008 Presidential Primary.Although the results are unofficial at this time, here’s a look at a couple key points from yesterday’s election.— Worcester County barely went… Read more »
Tuesday, February 12 – Rash Of Liquor Store Robberies Probed
OCEAN CITY – Resort police this week are looking for suspects in three separate liquor and beer store break-ins early last Sunday morning which appear to be related.Shortly after 3 a.m. on Sunday, Ocean City Police officers were called to Brewski Brothers at 133rd Street and Coastal Highway for a reported burglary. Witnesses told police… Read more »
Things I Like
Young people with big aspirationsGrabbing a cold bottle of water from the fridgeInsider’s ‘young-timer’ – ‘old timer’ listsAny movie with Morgan FreemanBeing overwhelmed in Barnes & NobleChocolate Soy MilkA long line of people waiting to voteWhen people adopt from the shelterHigh school athletes in their letter jacketsHearing the wind howl while laying in bedThe writing… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Stop being the wool-gathering Lamb, and start turning that dream project into reality. You have the ideas, the drive and the charisma to persuade others to follow your lead. So do it.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You’ve scored some big successes. But remember that all hardworking Ferdinands and… Read more »
Monday, February 11 – OC Boat Show To Mark 25 Years
OCEAN CITY – The 25th Annual Seaside Boat will celebrate its silver anniversary with this weekend’s show at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center.Held annually to coincide with Presidents Day weekend, one of the largest holiday weeks of the offseason, the event will take place on Friday, Feb. 15, noon-6 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 16, 10… Read more »
Town Employees Meet Goal, Raise $41K For United Way
OCEAN CITY – United Way recognized the Town of Ocean City and its employees this week for its continued efforts and contributions to the annual United Way community campaign on the Eastern Shore. Each year, the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland holds a community campaign in an effort to raise funds… Read more »
State’s Attorney Changes Eyed
ANNAPOLIS – Called a routine housekeeping measure, a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly this week would alter certain policies and practices of the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office and define its workers as employees of the state’s attorney and not the county among other things. State Delegates James Mathias and Norm Conway introduced… Read more »
Primary Election Next Tuesday
BERLIN – Registered voters in Maryland will be heading to the polls next Tuesday, between 7 a.m.-8 p.m., for the presidential primary election. Republican and Democratic voters will have a full slate of presidential candidates to decide on when they let their voices be heard. Although some of the candidates have officially withdrawn from the… Read more »