When local governments start hacking away at their expenditures and receivables over the next few months, it’s been said everything is on the table. Ocean City has already shown this penchant repeatedly, particularly when it agreed to turn off every other light bulb in the Inlet parking lot this winter.The county proved this week it’s… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2010
Resort Pleased With Boardwalk Snapshot
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City officials have found less deterioration to the infrastructure of the Boardwalk than they had expected to find, but that doesn’t mean that their plan to reconstruct the entire landmark in the next few years has been tabled.After the bid to replace the decking of the Boardwalk between 12th and 13th… Read more »
Who’s Playing When and Where Musically Speaking
Buxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-097328th St. & Coastal Hwy. ClosedReopen Thursday, Feb. 11Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums410-524-1000On the beach, 118th St.Every Friday: DJ Rupe, 7-9 p.m.Clarion Hotel410-524-353510100 Coastal Hwy. Ocean Club:Friday, Feb. 5 & Saturday, Feb. 6: Power PlayDr.Unks Bar & Grille410-213-7775 • 9636 Stephen Decatur Hwy., West Ocean CityFriday, Feb. 5: Blake HaleyFager’s Island410-524-550060th St…. Read more »
Two Alleged Dealers Busted
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) last week closed two major drug distribution investigations with the arrests of two local residents on various charges.On Jan. 27, OCPD narcotics detectives arrested Miranda L. Florio, 22, of Ocean City, after a two-month investigation into her alleged illegal distribution of prescription drugs. OCPD detectives obtained… Read more »
Fatherhood Adventures
A little green monster has infiltrated my family.Yes, Beckett, the 20-month-old, continues to hope his little brother Carson, who marks 3 months today, will get out of his house.At first, Beckett seemed oblivious to Carson, acknowledging him sparingly and occasionally giving him a kiss on the head as he moved from one toy to another…. Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Kathy GorreraOCEAN CITY – Kathy Gorrera’s memorial and bench dedication will be held on Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. on 18th Street and the Boardwalk. A reception will be held at Coins Pub following. If the weather is inclement, the dedication will be held at Coins, which will be closed to the public until 3… Read more »
OC Elementary Students ‘Jump Rope For Heart’
Adham Labwam and Aaron Cohen, first graders at Ocean City Elementary School, recently participated in the Jump Rope for the Heart fundraiser. First through fourth graders contributed over $11,000 to this year’s campaign
Showell Elementary Class Takes First Place
Mrs. Armour’s class project at Showell Elementary about raptors enraptured Kiwanis judges and won first place in its category. Pictured are former principal Paula Jones and Armour, back; middle, Tamia Dennis, Macy Dietrich and Alex Sikora; and front, Kersten Paulsen.
SDHS Holds Winter Ball
Stephen Decatur High School held its Winter Ball on Jan. 23. Among the students in attendance pictured at a pre-ball gathering were, from left, Sophie Vitilio, Kyle Phillips, Breanna Rohrer, Abby Jarman, Abbey Cohen and Billie Ann Bradford.
Buckingham Elementary Students of the Month
Buckingham Elementary School had its Students of the Month luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 27. Pictured above are first graders, from left, Colbey Sirman, Jamie Adams, Judah Matlock and Mariana Juarez-Quio (not pictured Jackson Darlington). Other honorees not pictured were second graders Selina McCargo, Alayiah Deshields, Zion Shockley and Shazeen Ishfaq; third graders Kallie Gravenor, Alex… Read more »