OCEAN CITY – Thousands of grasshoppers swarmed the ocean and beach in Ocean City and up and down the coast last Friday, no doubt leaving many to wonder if the end of the world was near, but it is now believed the unusual event was just the result of a “perfect storm” of favorable conditions.Beachgoers… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2008
Assateague Island To Begin Aerial Spraying
ASSATEAGUE – Portions of the Assateague Island National Seashore will see temporary closures starting next week as federal officials begin an aggressive aerial attack on hundreds of acres of invasive phragmites on the barrier island.Assateague Island National Seashore superintendent Scott J. Bentley announced this week an aggressive plan of attack on the proliferation of noxious… Read more »
Greene Turtle Lax Gaining Respect
OCEAN CITY- Providing further evidence lacrosse is growing by leaps and bounds on the Eastern Shore and gaining more and more respect along the way, the Greene Turtle All-Star team turned a lot of heads this summer with strong showings in several tournaments against some of the most talented teams in the country.The Greene Turtle… Read more »
Beach Patrol Seeks End To Guard Stand Vandalism
OCEAN CITY – Vandalism of the lifeguard stands on the beach at night or in the early morning hours has been going on as long as there have been stands on the beach, but the culprits have taken it to a whole different level this summer, prompting Ocean City Beach Patrol officials to appeal to… Read more »
More Route 50 Service Road Work To Begin
SNOW HILL – With phase one of the Route 50 service road completed, Worcester County is turning its attention to design work for phase two.The Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday morning to complete the design work for the new service road, west to the Route 589 intersection and beyond to Seahawk Rd.The county will… Read more »
Indoor Mini-Golf Course Proposed Near Del. Line
OCEAN CITY – Northern Ocean City will gain the addition of an indoor golf course, the second in the resort, after the City Council unanimously approved the conditional use this week. Currently, 146th Street houses an outdoor miniature golf course and arcade. The approval of the conditional use of the site will allow for the… Read more »
Boardwalk Landmark Gets Its Own Day In OC
OCEAN CITY – A visit to Ocean City over the past 75 years most likely included a stop at the Alaska Stand. With three locations over the years and 75 years of tradition, the Alaska Stand received high honors this week, when Aug. 4, 2008 was proclaimed “Alaska Stand Day” within the resort.It’s been 75… Read more »
Friday, August 8 – Arson Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
SNOW HILL – Pre-trial posturing began late last week in the case against the Ocean City man charged with setting the fire that destroyed the Dough Roller restaurant and severely damaged the adjacent Marty’s Playland back in March with the defendant pleading not guilty to all of the charges and the prosecution dropping one of… Read more »
Diving Into The Area’s Cultural Activities
An inside look at the regional arts scene through photographs.
A Look At Who Was Out On The Town This Week
Weekly pictures from the restaurant and bar scene around the Ocean City area.