SuperstitionsA group of kids running and laughingRainy Sunday nights at home The unmistakable smells of a garage Driving on a new set of tires Pictures of my kids at play together Adults who still read the cartoons Headache medicine that works fast Commercials starring animals A hot soup and hot sandwich for lunch … Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Air-Land Operation Installs New Inlet Jetty Beacon
OCEAN CITY — The familiar beacon at the end of the north jetty at the Ocean City Inlet is back in place this week after a new tower was flown by helicopter from the Ocean City Municipal Airport last Friday and carefully lowered to a crew on the rocks below.The 20-foot tall tower, which for… Read more »
Worcester Economic Director Feels ‘Urgency’
OCEAN CITY — Business leaders this week got a formal introduction to Worcester Economic Development Director Bill Badger, Jr. and it appears the new department head already has an understanding of the dynamics in the county and the resort.Badger was hired by Worcester County in November to replace former Economic Development Director Gerald Redding. On… Read more »
Council Supports Beach Horseback Rides
OCEAN CITY – The proposal to allow horseback riding on the beach is moving forward, as the Mayor and City Council voted to allow it beginning in November.The concept of allowing horseback riding on the beach was originally brought up by Councilman Brent Ashley back in October as a revenue booster in the off season…. Read more »
North OC Business Alliance To Form
OCEAN CITY — While many of the town’s special events and promotions are naturally centered in the downtown area including the Inlet and the Boardwalk, a new private sector alliance is hoping to ensure the north end gets a fair shake in terms of marketing and promotion.Ocean City Economic Development Committee (EDC) President Michael James,… Read more »
One Year Later, Maryland Lottery Head Talks Slots
BERLIN — The first anniversary of the opening of the Casino at Ocean Downs passed last week with little fanfare, providing an opportunity to look back at the performance of the facility for the first 12 months, and while the jury is still out on the success of the facility, state lottery officials are generally… Read more »
Comptroller Blasts County For Illegal Liquor Purchase
SNOW HILL — Thousands of dollars’ worth of alcohol purchased last fall by the Worcester County Department of Liquor Control (DLC) is heading back to Alabama this week after Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot wrote a scathing letter to county officials about the legality of the purchase.In October, the county’s DLC, created by legislation last year… Read more »
Boardwalk Noise Violators Will Be Targeted By City
OCEAN CITY – Fed up with the disruptive levels of music some businesses are playing routinely along the Boardwalk, the city is moving forward in enforcing action against disruptive levels of music.Planning and Community Development Director Jesse Houston and Police Captain Kevin Kirstein followed up this week with the Mayor and City Council to discuss… Read more »
Activities Depot Proposed Off Berlin’s Route 346
BERLIN — Unwilling to give an unconditional blessing to a design presented Wednesday, the Berlin Planning Commission did grant preliminary approval to a new building that would contain a gym, laser tag and indoor glow-in-the-dark miniature golf.Labeled the “Berlin Activities Depot,” the 30,000-square-foot building would be located off Route 346, or Old Ocean City Boulevard,… Read more »
Resort’s Taxi Industry Oversight Could Shift
OCEAN CITY – A few suggestions on cleaning up the city’s code regarding rental and business licenses this week resulted in further investigations of re-organizing the oversight of the taxi cab industry and the code regarding scooters.License Inspector Michael Sherman explained to the Mayor and City Council that while reviewing rental housing inspections and the… Read more »