ANNAPOLIS – Legislation enabling the County Commissioners and/or the Ocean City Mayor and Council to provide tax credits to two landmark amusement parks in the resort faced with soaring property tax assessments cruised through both the House and Senate last week, tossing the decision to provide relief back in the court of local lawmakers.Both the… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2008
Fishing Show Still Hoping For Resort Sponsorship
OCEAN CITY – Although the Tourism Commission has initially denied the recent sponsorship request of local fishing show “Hooked On OC”, show producers remain hopeful that the town will partner with them to give Ocean City’s fishing industry national exposure.At a Tourism Commission meeting in January, producers of the local fishing show “Hooked On OC,”… Read more »
Diving Into The Area’s Cultural Activities
A Look At Who Was Out On The Town This Week
Weekly pictures from the restaurant and bar scene around the Ocean City area.
People Joining Together For Community Causes
We Remember Those Who Have Passed
Donald L. LyonsBERLIN – Donald Louis Lyons, age 63, died Wednesday, March 18, 2008 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.Born in Wilmington, Del., he was the son of the late Zane Gray Lyons and Agnes Elishia Hastings. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Ann Legg Lyons; a twin brother, Lionel Gray Lyons and his… Read more »
State Grants To Help Fund Ocean City Projects
BALTIMORE – Governor Martin O’Malley has announced funding that would stimulate reinvestment in and revitalize Maryland’s historic and Main Street communities. Standing at Veterans Park, in the heart of the Dundalk commercial center, Governor O’Malley announced $7 million in Community Legacy awards for 73 projects across the State. Eight organizations on the Eastern Shore received… Read more »
Friday, March 28 – County Honors Its Most Beautiful
BERLIN – The Worcester County Commissioners and Volunteer Services Manager Cyndy Howell honored just a few of the many outstanding community volunteers during Worcester County’s 2008 Maryland’s Most Beautiful People (MMBP) Volunteer Awards Dinner Ceremony held at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club on March 18. The Shepherd’s Nook, Bill Outten and Ginny Reister were chosen… Read more »
Coast Insurance Bill Sails Through House
ANNAPOLIS – A bill approved unanimously by the Maryland House of Delegates last week does not entirely guarantee major homeowner insurance carriers do not pull out of coastal areas around the state including Ocean City and much of Worcester County, but it does provide safeguards for property owners should they decide to in the future.The… Read more »
Brice And Shirley Phillips Named OC’s Top Citizens
OCEAN CITY – The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce announced last weekend that Brice and Shirley Phillips had been named the 2008 Citizens of the Year.The public is invited on Thursday evening, April 10, to the Citizen of the Year banquet to be held at the Holiday Inn Conference Center on 66th Street. Reservations… Read more »