OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City has hired a third-party to assist with the Fire Marshal Office’s Quality Assurance Program, resulting in a couple code amendments to come before the Mayor and City Council for approval.During a work session on March 31, Deputy Chief David Hartley and Captain Josh Bunting of the Fire… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2015
City Again Violating First Amendment
Editor:As a Boardwalk performer, I understand the need for safeguards to enhance the experience of tourists visiting Ocean City. But new regulations on Boardwalk performance are once again doomed to failure, and please allow me to explain why.The First Amendment — notice, it’s first because it’s the most important — protects freedom of speech, and… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Whenever a business is purchased, the new owner always maintains no major changes are imminent. That’s what must be said to allow the status quo to continue for the time being and to help calm employees’ fears, but the reality usually is changes will indeed take place. Time will tell in this case if a… Read more »
Westside Intermediate Named A Character School Of Year
SALISBURY — Westside Intermediate School in Hebron has been named a Maryland Character Education School of the Year for 2014-2015, and it will be celebrated at the annual awards luncheon at the Maryland Center for Character Education at Stevenson University on Oct. 8 in Baltimore.The Maryland Center for Character Education at Stevenson University (MCCE@SU) is… Read more »
Court Of Honor Held At OC Elks Lodge For Christopher Buhrt
A Court of Honor was held at the Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 last weekend for Christopher Buhrt, center, who earned his status of Eagle Scout in Boy Scout Troop #225, which is sponsored by OC Elks Lodge #2645. Mrs, Hightower, widow of an Elk, presented Buhrt with an American Flag that was given to… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town
Every 1st Friday:Star Charities Volunteers Meet10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. For more information, 410-641-7667.Every Saturday:Weekly Farmers Market8 a.m.-1 p.m., White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Year-round featuring locally grown vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, kettle corn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. For more information, 410-641-7717.Every Saturday: Morning Worship10 a.m.,… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Diane Sisk SagonaOCEAN CITY — Diane Sisk Sagona, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at her home in Ocean City.Born in Virginia, she was the daughter of Evelyn Tooley Sisk and the late Cecil Vernon Sisk. She is survived by children, Joseph S. Sagona III, Brian S. Sagona, and Kathleen M. Privette,… Read more »
Northside Park’s Sundaes Event Hits Popularity High
OCEAN CITY – Both residents and visitors alike are becoming more and more attracted to Sundaes in the Park and the accompanying fireworks display.At the conclusion of Monday’s Mayor and City Council meeting, Mayor Rick Meehan announced the thriving attendance at Sundaes in the Park.“Sundaes in the Park have grown tremendously over the past few… Read more »
22nd Annual Poor Girl’s Open Invade Resort Area Next Week
OCEAN CITY- After the drama of the high dollar, high profile White Marlin Open subsides, the resort area’s lady anglers get their turn in the spotlight next weekend with the return of the Poor Girl’s Open for the 22nd year.The Poor Girl’s Open, which typically falls on the weekend after the White Marlin Open, was… Read more »
Things I Like
A moon rise over the oceanWhite Marlin Open weekGetting to a water park earlyWatching a surf angler reel one inThat my kids like drinking waterA Friday offWhen good friends visitA beach bonfire in Ocean CityWhen I mistakenly leave my cell phone in the car while on the beachComing across an old mix tape A beat… Read more »