WALLOPS ISLAND — Continuing a recent trend of increased activity at NASA’s Wallops Island Flight Facility, another rocket was successfully launched early Thursday morning with two more expected to go up almost simultaneously next Monday.Around 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, NASA successfully launched a Terrier-Improved Orion sounding rocket from its flight facility at Wallops Island just… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2013
New Dayton’s Opens In Resort
OCEAN CITY — A new Dayton’s Fried Chicken has opened in Ocean City and looks to carry on the proud tradition of casual beach food that the franchise first established in the 1960s.“We want to make this convenient for people so they can get something fast, have a seat and keep moving or get something… Read more »
Dew Tour’s Third Stop In OC Underway
OCEAN CITY – Every year the Dew Tour has something up their sleeves to add a new spark to the returning event, and this time around elements have been added to incorporate more interaction between the public and professional athletes, showcasing the culture and lifestyle of the skate world.On Wednesday morning, both Dew Tour and… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Rabid Raccoon Killed After Charging People In OC
OCEAN CITY — Worcester County Health Department officials are urging residents and visitors to Ocean City to use caution around wild animals this week after a rabid raccoon was discovered.The health department was initially notified on Tuesday about an aggressive raccoon near Northside Park that had already attacked one individual. It was later learned that… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town
Every Saturday: Farmers’ Market 8 a.m.-noon, White Horse Park, Ocean Pines.Every Sunday: Morning Worship7:30 a.m., Boardwalk Worship, 4th St. & the Boardwalk (on the porch at Shenanigans Irish Pub). 8:30 a.m., contemporary; 10 a.m., traditional, Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 4th St., O.C. For more information, 410-289-7430.Every Sunday: Morning Worship8 a.m. & 11 a.m., Traditional… Read more »
Who’s Playing When And Where
28th Street Pit and Pub 410-289-2020 • 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, June 21: Mission South Every Thursday: DJ Dance Party45th Street Taphouse 443-664-2201 • 45th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, June 21: Dr. Harmonica & Rockett 88, Jon Pheasant, 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday, June 22: Zion Reggae Band, Aaron Howell, 8 p.m.-midnight Every Sunday:… Read more »
Best Bites On The Beach
Fruitland-SalisburyRestaurant 213 213 N. Fruitland Blvd., Fruitland 410-677-4880 • www.restaurant213.comJust 20 minutes from Ocean Pines and Berlin, Restaurant 213 is worth the drive! Chef Jim Hughes has been serving celebrities worldwide for 25 years and was named a 2009 inductee to the coveted Distinguished Restaurants of North America awards, one of only 220 in North… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Berlin Convenience Store Denied Beer, Wine Sales
BERLIN — Resident fears that adding beer and wine sales to an East Berlin convenience store could re-ignite old criminal concerns were enough to convince the Board of License Commissioners (BLC) this week to deny the operator’s application.The Berlin Food Mart is located at the intersection of Flower Street and Route 113 and is better… Read more »
Snow Hill Hosts Chicken Festival This Weekend
SNOW HILL — The Delmarva Chicken Festival, an annual celebration of the importance of chicken on the Delmarva Peninsula, is set for its 64th run on June 21 and 22, in Snow Hill.When the two-day family fun event gets underway at Byrd Park in downtown Snow Hill, there will be attractions for all ages. Highlights… Read more »
Berlin Convenience Store Denied Beer, Wine Sales
BERLIN — Resident fears that adding beer and wine sales to an East Berlin convenience store could re-ignite old criminal concerns were enough to convince the Board of License Commissioners (BLC) this week to deny the operator’s application.The Berlin Food Mart is located at the intersection of Flower Street and Route 113 and is better… Read more »