In a recent email to “friends/investors/parents”, Ping Pong Summer Producer George Rush outlined an exciting timetable for the movie’s release.The independent movie, produced and set in Ocean City last fall and tells the story of a young teen enthralled with hip-hop and ping pong, is expected to be ready for the upcoming international film festivals… Read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2013
Adventures Of Fatherhood
The long Easter weekend with young kids is not for the weak. That much I have learned for sure over the last five years.By the time Monday rolled around, I was in desperate need of a respite from fatherhood. I know home life has been quite demanding and overwhelming when I welcome a return to… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Assateague Rebounding Six Months After Sandy
ASSATEAGUE — Six months after Hurricane Sandy ravaged Assateague Island, severely eroding beaches and destroying many man-made structures, the barrier island is springing back to life and is largely ready for another summer season, but some reminders of the storm are still present.The Assateague Island National Seashore took a severe beating when Hurricane Sandy roared… Read more »
Komen Race For Cure Offers Business Opportunities
OCEAN CITY — The Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is offering Ocean City area businesses the opportunity to participate in two events the week leading up to the 2nd Annual Komen Maryland Ocean City Race for the Cure — Paint the Town Pink and Dine Out for the Cure®.Paint the Town… Read more »
Ireton On Win: ‘We Are Ready To Lead Right Now’
SALISBURY — Incumbent Mayor Jim Ireton breezed into an easy re-election this week, beating challenger Joe Albero by a more than 2-to-1 margin in votes.“Salisbury spoke loud and clear today that they want progress over pontification and backbone over blogging,” said Ireton during his victory speech Tuesday, taking a not overly subtle jab at Albero,… Read more »
West OC Area Trolley Proposed; Sponsor Commitments Needed
OCEAN CITY — Though a possible $10,000 in financial support will have to wait until a budget is adopted in June, the Worcester County Commissioners told Tourism Director Lisa Challenger this week that a new tourist trolley program has their unofficial “blessing” and has a lot of potential.The proposal for the trolley program comes from… Read more »
AGH, Neighbors Go Tobacco-Free Starting May 1
BERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and the Worcester County Health Department are joining together to become a tobacco-free campus on May 1.The new tobacco-free campus policy comprises cigarettes, pipes and cigars as well as all smokeless tobacco products, which are prohibited in all buildings, parking lots and grounds along Healthway… Read more »
Worcester To Get New Biking Trail
SNOW HILL — Biking enthusiasts have another reason to appreciate Worcester County with officials approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Eastern Shore International Mountain Bicycling Association (ESIMBA) for the installation of a mountain biking trail at Newtown Park near Snow Hill.“The agreement would govern the creation and maintenance of a mountain bike trail… Read more »
In Salisbury, Day Unseats Incumbent; Shields Retains Seat
SALISBURY – Municipal polls closed at 7 on Tuesday evening and by 8:45 the unofficial results were announced resulting in a significant change for Salisbury’s government.In District 1, candidates April Jackson and Cynthia Polk went up against incumbent Shanie Shields, who came out on top receiving 145 votes out of a total of 303 total… Read more »
City Wants Swim Event To Reconsider July Date
OCEAN CITY – After concerns have arose over a hectic schedule of events this June, city officials have a close eye on new events being proposed during Ocean City’s busy summer season.Event organizers Corey Davis and Dave Speier came before the Mayor and City Council on Monday to present a new event called Swim OC…. Read more »