OCEAN CITY – Due to safety concerns, new scooter rental businesses will have to follow new regulations approved by the Mayor and Council yesterday in a 5-2 vote, while current operators will have one year to conform.On Jan. 31, the Mayor and City Council passed an ordinance to establish a 90-day moratorium on the issuance… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2012
A Week In Business
Top 100 AdvisorsSALISBURY — Sperry Van Ness – Miller Commercial Real Estate in Salisbury has announced the company advisors and their teams who ranked in the top 100 for Sperry Van Ness Corporate out of more than 900 advisors.They were John McClellan, who ranked No. 20; Bradley Gillis and Joey Gilkerson, ranked No. 21; Henry… Read more »
NEW FOR TUESDAY: Offshore Wind Bill Clears Major Hurdle
ANNAPOLIS — The long-standing effort to develop an offshore wind farm off the coast of Ocean City passed a significant hurdle on Monday when the House Economic Matters Committee passed Governor Martin O’Malley’s Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2012.The 13-9 vote provides a possible jumpstart for the passage of the legislation this year. The intent… Read more »
OCDC Public Art Committee Chairman Welcomed As Speaker At OC/Berlin Rotary Club Meeting
Lauren Taylor, chairman of the OCDC Public Art Committee, was welcomed as speaker during the regular Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club Meeting. She discussed the 2nd Annual Preakness Party to be held, Saturday, May 19 at the Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Marriott Courtyard Featured will be heavy hors d’ oeuvres, hat contest, fun horse “wagering”… Read more »
Plans Being Finalized For Ava DelRicco Weekend
Plans are currently being finalized for Ocean City’s Ava DelRicco Weekend on June 15-17. The event features a charity golf tournament as well as kid-friendly activities in north Ocean City, culminating on Sunday, June 17 with a prayer gathering in Ava’s honor. Watch for updates at www.Facebook.com/pray4ava. Pictured during a meeting to discuss weekend details… Read more »
Republican Women Of Worcester County Show Their Purchases From Worcester GOLD’s Spring Holiday Basket Program
Sons Of Italy Holds Annual Fundraiser At St. Andrews Church
Sons of Italy Lodge 2474 of Ocean City held its annual fundraiser at St. Andrews Church in Ocean City on March 24 to a full house of visitors looking for food, drink, auction items and entertainment. Proceeds from the fundraiser go to support local charities. Pictured are volunteers working the fundraiser with Sons of Italy… Read more »
Berlin Lioness Club Holds Annual Donation Dinner
The Berlin Lioness Club held its annual donation dinner this month inviting 10 local non-profits. The Berlin Lioness Club donated $3,350 across these 10 organizations and will continue to donate more throughout the year in goods and volunteer time. On March 31, the Berlin Lioness Club will be holding a Yard Sale as a fundraiser… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Be careful about doing someone a favor when you don’t know the full story behind the request. Don’t rely on someone’s unsubstantiated assurances. Insist on all the facts before you act.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): That workplace problem still needs your attention before you finally can close the… Read more »
Things I Like
A working lunchPlanning aheadA light shining up a tree at nightStrange finds on a beachA hand-written noteWaves from people I don’t knowHolding hands with my sonsMen who can pull off suspendersNot having to wear glasses (yet)Allergy meds that workA moving church service