The petition effort, if you can actually call it that, to stop the performing arts center’s bond was abandoned this week. In a letter, petition organizer Tony Christ said the petition process was “discontinued” because the city is withholding information from the public about the impact the performing arts center will have on future bookings… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2013
Black Friday Rock Tourney on Tap
OCEAN CITY- Local anglers hoping to avoid the crowds and holiday shopping next weekend and perhaps win some money instead of spending it will participate next weekend in the 7th Annual Black Friday 550 Rockfish Tournament, which gets underway next Friday out of the Ocean City Fishing Center. For two days next weekend, local fishing… Read more »
Ocean City Performing Arts Center Petition ‘Discontinued’
OCEAN CITY – A petition opposing the new Performing Arts Center (PAC) addition to the convention center was discontinued this week by a local citizens group amid claims the town has not disclosed relevant information about future bookings at the facility. Tony Christ, spokesperson for the Ocean City Taxpayers for Social Justice (OCTSJ), last month… Read more »
Locals Arrested After Manhunt In North Carolina
OCEAN CITY — Two local men were taken into custody last week after being stopped in an alleged stolen car in North Carolina and trying to elude police. David Martin Yakacki, 21, of Berlin and Joshua Aaron Mitchell, also 21, of Ocean City, were pulled over on Interstate 85 near the town of Butner in… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A project benefits from your organizational skills that get it up and running. Your success leaves a highly favorable impression. Don’t be surprised if you get some positive feedback soon.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Spend time on practical matters through the end of the week. Then begin shifting… Read more »
Beach Horseback Riding Service Put Out For Bid
OCEAN CITY – The City Council acted on a number of subcommittee recommendations this week, including a time change for the Route 50 drawbridge closure on 4th of July, more support for an annual car parade, approval of the 2015 special event schedule and moving ahead with a horseback concession on the beach.Horseback RFP Passed… Read more »
Ravens-Steelers Bragging Rights on Line
OCEAN CITY- Before the big boys hit the field in Pittsburgh on Thanksgiving night for the latest chapter in the ongoing rivalry between the Ravens and the Steelers, local bragging rights will be settled on Saturday between the two teams’ loyal followers in the resort area with the first-ever 5K race and other events to… Read more »
United Way Presents $176,500 Check To MAC, Inc.
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore recently presented a $176,500 check to MAC, Inc. in support of community outreach programs. Pictured are Lee Hammond and Peggy Bradford of MAC Inc. and Pam Gregory of United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore.
Dewey Increases Public Urination Fine; Ocean City To Evaluate Code
OCEAN CITY – Following in Dewey Beach’s footsteps, Ocean City will re-evaluate its fines associated with public urination to help enhance decency in Ocean City. At the conclusion of a Police Commission report during this week’s Mayor and City Council meeting, Councilman Brent Ashley questioned Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief Ross Buzzuro over Ocean… Read more »
3-Year-Old Turns Over Birthday Donations To Spirit Campaign
OCEAN CITY – The level of generosity has been set high this holiday season as a local 3-year-old recently accepted donations over birthday gifts for himself to give other children a better Christmas. On Monday, Brantley McKenna, son of Kellie Meehan and grandson to Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan and Stephanie Meehan, presented a $400… Read more »