BERLIN — The first batch of revenue numbers for the Casino at Ocean Downs were released this week with the state’s newest slots venue generating a little over $3 million in its first month.Maryland Lottery officials this week released the January revenue figures for the Casino at Ocean Downs, which opened to the public on… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2011
Thanks For Good Deed
Editor:While shopping in Walmart on Sunday, Jan. 23, an envelope containing money was lost. Realizing this several hours later, and not knowing for sure where the money envelope was misplaced a (by chance) phone call was placed to the Walmart store in Berlin. The employee took the phone number (of my son Kenny) they would call… Read more »
County’s Liquor Control Grab Puzzling
by Steven Green
The ongoing controversy surrounding the Liquor Control Board for Worcester County (LCB) took another step this week. The problem is it went severely in the wrong direction.The idea to create a Worcester County Liquor Control Department is not only a blindside to all the parties involved but also a mistake. This will immediately become regrettable… Read more »
Between The Lines
by Steven Green
A couple months ago, the future of the OC Air Show was a concern to many, largely as a result of the uncertainty of its lineup for the 2011 edition and some contrasting views on which June weekend it should be held. There have also been private talks on whether the event should be produced… Read more »
What’s For Dinner
West Ocean City- Berlin Ocean PinesBreakfast Cafe Of Ocean City 12736 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City • 410-213-1804Open seven days a week between Sun-sations & Starbucks, across from Outback, come join us at the “Breakfast Cafe” (formerly Rambler Coffee Shop) we are a family-friendly restaurant that’s been family owned for 30 years passed from mother… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town
Feb. 10: OP Garden Club Meeting10 a.m., Ocean Pines Community Center. Featured speaker will be Linda Doherty on vegetable gardening.Feb. 10: Soup & Sandwich Fundraiser11 a.m., Atlantic United Methodist Church, 4th St. & Baltimore Ave., O.C. Featuring homemade soups and sandwiches, cold salad plates, homemade desserts, coffee, tea and soda. Carry-out available. For more information… Read more »
Who’s Playing Where
Buxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Feb. 11: Tim Cyphers, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12: Electric CompanyCharlie’s Bayside Restaurant 302-539-3526 Rte. 1 & Maryland Ave., Fenwick Island Friday, Feb. 11: Chris Button & Joe Mama, 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12: Electric Velvet, 8 p.m.Clarion Hotel 410-524-3535 10100 Coastal Hwy. … Read more »
Death By Chocolate Event Keeps Growing
OCEAN CITY – Lovers of sweets from all around are keeping the “Death by Chocolate” event growing every year.The 4th Annual “Death by Chocolate” event takes place on Sunday, Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.The owners of CraZy LadyZ in West Ocean City, Jan Patterson and Louise Reardon, created the event to promote… Read more »
Race For Cure Event Eyes Resort
OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council offered this week to paint a portion of the Boardwalk pink in attempts to compromise on a race route for Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure event proposed for 2012.The organization has already turned the Rockefeller Center, cruise ships and even the pyramids pink, and now… Read more »
31st Annual Car Show, Auction In Ocean City This Weekend
OCEAN CITY – Brilliant paint, bright chrome and tricked out American street rides will be showcased in the Ocean City Convention Center at the 31st Annual Ocean City Hot Rod and Custom Car Show Feb. 12-13.From wild customs to cool classics, extreme trick trucks to hot muscle cars, come experience the Hot Rod Show World… Read more »