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… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2015
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A workplace change doesn’t seem to have turned out quite as you’d hoped. Never mind: Just treat yourself to a healthy dollop of that Aries self-confidence, and you’ll soon view things differently.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Some of the support you might have hoped for in a difficult… Read more »
Concerns Lead To New Fiddlers Stage Location Next Year
BERLIN – Town officials have already announced a change for next year’s Fiddlers Convention following complaints from some downtown merchants.Berlin Mayor Gee Williams said Monday that the stage for the popular Berlin event would be moved in 2016 to allow for more space and to increase visibility for businesses on South Main Street. He said… Read more »
Fenwick Council Approves Motel Zoning Code Change; Some Residents Call Move ‘Shortsighted’
FENWICK ISLAND – In spite of concerns raised by residents, a local developer’s plans to replace the aging Sands Motel are moving forward.The Fenwick Island Town Council voted 5-2 last week to approve the first reading of an ordinance that would permit developer Spiro Buas to replace the Sands Motel with a larger hotel.“The Sands… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week
FENWICK ISLANDSwann Cove WestDaily 12-6New ConstructionSingle Family Homes5 Floor PlansUp to 5BR/3BA3000SF/2-Car GarageRyan Homes302-988-1905BETHANY BEACHForest LandingDaily 12-6Carriage/Villa HomesIn Preserved AreaUp to 4BR/2500SFFirst Class Amenities3 Miles to BeachRyan Homes302-539-3462OCEAN CITYThe Gateway GrandOceanfront 48th StreetDaily 10-5Fully Furnished3-4BR/3BACondos & PenthousesThe Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty877-260-2710OCEAN CITYThe View57th St. BayfrontDaily 10-4New ConstructionDirect Bayfront3BR/2BA CondoDan ClaylandColdwell Banker410-726-5108WEST OCEAN CITYSeaside VillageGolf Course RoadTues-Sun… Read more »
Feds Agree Urgency Needed On Long-Term Inlet Dredging Plan
OCEAN CITY — The federal Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) on Monday announced it has recognized the urgent need for a long-term solution to the chronic shoaling of the Inlet and has agreed to embark on an ambitious dredging plan.Delegate Mary Beth Carozza (R-38C), who represents Ocean City and Worcester County, announced on Monday the… Read more »
School’s Summer Reading Competition Winners Announced
When school ends in June, the reading competition begins for lower school students at Worcester Preparatory School (WPS). Each summer, students in grades one through six are invited to compete in a Summer Reading Competition. This year, 145 students accepted the challenge and kept track of the number of books and pages they read during… Read more »
Q&A With H2Oi Promoter Jay Shoup: ‘I Would Rather Have Quality Over Quantity’
OCEAN CITY – It’s no secret that special events are often the key to driving the off-season economy here in our region. Yet, the fact is many of the events that drive the economy are vehicle focused, which, of course, require tens of thousands of cars or motorcycles being driven or pulled into town.These events… Read more »
Annual Golf Classics Raises $105K For AGH Foundation; 184 Golfers Turned Out For Benefit
BERLIN — The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation held its 22nd Annual Fall Golf Classic on Sept. 24 at Ocean City Golf Club.The weather was great for a day on the courses and 184 golfers turned out for yet another fun and successful event with the help of the many sponsors and volunteers.This year’s event raised… Read more »
Things I Like
Old sayings that are still true todaySomething that brings about a memory of someone passedEngaging public speakersWhen my kids cooperate during a Ravens gameA proud flip-phone userThe feeling of accomplishment after a successful home repairA Friday happy hour with my wifeCooking fish the day it’s caughtA hot October beach dayHow my boys aren’t bothered at… Read more »