ANNAPOLIS – Comptroller Peter Franchot is encouraging shoppers to take advantage of Maryland’s tax-free week, which begins Sunday, Aug. 9, and runs through Saturday, Aug. 15.During that time, any single, qualifying article of clothing or footwear priced $100 or less – regardless of how many purchased – will be exempt from the state’s 6 percent… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2015
Mayor Believes New Street Performers’ Regs Working
OCEAN CITY – Mayor Rick Meehan addressed the Boardwalk performers’ protest last week during a code amendment discussion on performers and municipal infractions.On Monday evening, an ordinance adding the recently implemented street performing regulations to the City Code’s section for municipal infractions, while also revising the list of personnel authorized to issue citations, came before… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Avoid adding to the tension around you. Even a well-meant reaction against something you perceive as unfair could be misunderstood. Let things calm down, and then talk about it.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): It’s a good time for romance for unattached Bovines, and a good time for reinforcing… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann
Mario’s was one of Ocean City’s legendary restaurants. Opened in 1954 by Vera and Jack Maiorana on 22nd Street and Philadelphia Avenue, it served an extensive Italian menu as well as some of the best steaks in Ocean City. The carryout shop was home to delicious subs that people still talk about today.Mario’s was a… Read more »
Salisbury OKs Plans For New Habitat Project
SALISBURY – The City Council covered a list of agenda items during last week’s meeting, including reviewing a Habitat for Humanity project on Church Street, the establishment of a Community Development Project fund, a code change to have new development along the river added to the Riverwalk as part of construction and an increase in… Read more »
New Bridal, Formal Wear Store To Open In West OC
OCEAN CITY – Coming soon, Sandals Bridal & Formal Wear will be offering everything from wedding gowns to tuxedos to prom dresses.Sandals Bridal & Formal Wear Owner/President Maria McEvoy has started a new chapter in her life with the opening of the new boutique this month. It is located in West Ocean City off of… Read more »
Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club Installs New Officers
The new officers of the Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club are, from left, Ken Bates, secretary; Margaret Mudron, treasurer; Arlan Kinney, president; and Cliff Berg, vice president. Club meetings are held Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott on 15th Street and the Boardwalk. Submitted Photos
Authorities Rule Arson In Selbyville Commercial Fire
SELBYVILLE — The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office this week determined of the early morning fire on July 27 that ravaged the historic and decidedly colorful Pomeroy’s Bar and Package Goods in Selbyville was started in the building and has been deemed arson.Around 5:15 a.m. on July 27, multiple fire companies from lower Sussex County… Read more »
Fall Festival Planned To Kick Off Library Effort
BERLIN – As a new Berlin library moves closer to reality, area residents are invited to kick off the building’s capital campaign with a festival this fall.On Sept. 26, the Worcester County Library Foundation will host a celebration at the site of the new library, which is to be located next to the Waystead Inn… Read more »
307 Boats Vying For $3.87 Million In White Marlin Open
OCEAN CITY — After a somewhat stormy first three days of the 2015 White Marlin Open, lightning struck on Wednesday when angler Cheryl McLeskey on the “Backlash,” out of Virginia Beach, raised a whopping 94-pound white marlin that as of Thursday morning could be worth $1.1 million.McLeskey and the “Backlash” crew stunned the big crowd… Read more »