SNOW HILL — Worcester County officials this week debated the anticipated shortfall between revenue and expenditures in the proposed fiscal year 2015 budget, taking exception with the automatic inclusion of over $6 million in budget stabilization funds to close the gap.During an otherwise fairly mundane request on Tuesday for permission to advertise the upcoming Worcester… Read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2014
Berlin Celebrates Online Poll Victory With Big Crowd
BERLIN — Berlin’s “Coolest Small Town” party last Saturday certainly lived up to the hype with thousands cramming into the downtown area for the celebration, and now town officials are hoping the designation provides a springboard to greater growth and development.Earlier this spring, Berlin was named by Budget Travel magazine as the “Coolest Small Town… Read more »
Ocean City’s Easter Event Features Kids Fun Fair
OCEAN CITY — The 15th Annual O.C. Easter Art & Craft and Kids Fun Fair will be held at Ocean City’s Roland E. Powell Convention Center this weekend.The event will be held on Friday, April 18, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, April 19 10 a.m.-5 p.m.The Art & Craft Fair will feature more than… Read more »
OC Officials Explain Proposal To Drop $1-A-Ride Bus Option
OCEAN CITY – A public hearing will likely be held in mid-May to hear the community’s input over the city’s plan to eliminate the $1-per-boarding bus fare option for Ocean City’s transit system.During Tuesday afternoon’s work session, Public Works Director Hal Adkins reiterated what was presented to the Mayor and City Council during budget discussions… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town
Every Saturday & Sunday,Now-April 27: Pancake Breakfast9 a.m.-1 p.m., Ocean City Municipal Airport Terminal Building. To benefit the Huey Veteran’s Memorial Display. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage. Suggested donation is $5. For more info, 410-213-2471 or 410-726-7207.Every Sunday: Morning Worship8:30 a.m., contemporary; 10 a.m., traditional, Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 4th St., O.C. For more info, 410-289-7430.Every… Read more »
Inductees Of The SD National Honor Society Congratulated
Stephen Decatur High School junior Payton VanKirk emerges from the congratulatory tunnel after being inducted into the National Honor Society on April 9. Inductees were granted membership based on the principles of the organization: character, scholarship, leadership, and service.
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You’re doing better on the flexibility issue, but you still need to loosen up a bit to show you can be less judgmental and more understanding about certain sensitive matters.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Your personal aspect continues to dominate this week. But try to make time to… Read more »
OC Health Fair Gets New Name
OCEAN CITY – The newly renamed 28th Annual Ocean City Community Health Fair is planned for May 6 this year.Melvin Friedman, chairman of the Ocean City Community Health Fair, came before the Mayor and City Council earlier this month to extend an invitation for all to attend the 28th Annual Ocean City Community Health Fair.The… Read more »
Planning Comm. Refers Brewing Company’s Tweak To Council
OCEAN CITY – The new Ocean City Brewing Company continues to make its rounds seeking different city approvals as the business attempts to be open prior to the summer season.The Ocean City Brewing Company returned to the Planning and Zoning Commission this week asking for a revision to its existing site plan approval for an… Read more »
The Hobbit Looks To Expand On Rich Ocean City Tradition
OCEAN CITY – The Hobbit on 81st Street opened for its 2014 season on Tuesday with an eye on maintaining its rich tradition in Ocean City and a goal of exceeding its already high expectations.“We are a fixture in Ocean City. People have been coming here for over 30 years, and we take pride in… Read more »