BISHOPVILLE — Roughly a decade since its inception, the Bishopville Pond Dam removal project was celebrated last week by environmentalists, neighbors and elected officials as it finally nears the finish line.The project, which has been on the books for nearly 10 years, includes replacing the existing Bishopville Dam on the Bunting Branch of the St…. Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2015
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 WorshipYear round,… Read more »
Beach Playground Bids Will Be Sought
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Recreation and Parks officials this week moved forward with a Request For Proposal (RFP) for the latest beach playground equipment at North Division Street after a considerable debate about the financial parameters for the new amenity.On Tuesday, the Recreation and Parks Committee discussed the timetable for sending out the RFP… Read more »
Who’s Playing When And Where
28th Street Pit and Pub410-289-202028th St. & Coastal Hwy.Friday, Oct. 23:Dr. Harmonica & Rockett 88Every Thursday:Locals’ Night With DJ BKAdolfo’s410-289-400113th St. & The Boardwalk,In The Beach Plaza HotelFriday, Oct. 23:Dale Britt & Rhonda AppleAtlantic Hotel410-641-35892 North Main St., BerlinFriday, Oct. 23: Danielle FurstEvery Monday: Earl BeardsleyEvery Tuesday:Bob Miller On The PianoThursday, Oct. 29: Frankie MoranBuxy’s Salty… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You might be growing impatient with a situation that seems to resist efforts to resolve it. But staying with it raises the odds that you’ll find a way to a successful resolution.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Travel and kinship are strong in the Bovine’s aspect this week. This… Read more »
Q&A With Commissioner Joe Mitrecic: Former Councilman Fighting For Change In Retiree Benefits, Transparency, Exit Strategy for Liquor Department
OCEAN CITY – It’s been almost a year since Joe Mitrecic won his seat in Snow Hill as a Worcester County Commissioner, but very few people in the region would have the audacity to call him a political “newbie.”Yet, even the stoic and often outspoken Mitrecic admits that things are much different as a County… Read more »
Fall Flag League Nearing Finish Line
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s Fall Flag Football League continued this week with a full slate of games. The following is a quick look at some of this week’s action:• Fogle’s 17- Atlantic Stand 16: Atlantic Stand got on the board first on a 16-yard touchdown run by Drew Burke to take… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann
The Purnell was a small hotel located on the Boardwalk between 2nd and 3rd streets. Originally known as “Wetipquin Hall.” it had been built by Sarah Harriet Dashiell in 1909 with the name of her late husband’s hometown of Wetipquin, Md.The hotel was renamed “The Purnell” in 1942 after being purchased by Essie C. Purnell… Read more »
Public Hearing Planned On Busker Regs On Oct. 26
OCEAN CITY – Town officials are preparing for another round of what is expected to be a passionate and spirited discussion about Ocean City’s street performer regulations at a public hearing on Oct. 26.The city’s Boardwalk Task Force will host the public hearing, set for 6 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall.“I can… Read more »