OCEAN CITY – Each year, Ocean City shells out $5.5 million in order to advertise to the masses. While some may oppose the approach, criticizing a few of the target markets or even the town’s unofficial spokesman “Rodney the Lifeguard,” the results continue to trend positive.A recent report presented to the Ocean City Mayor and… Read more »
Stephen Decatur High School and Premier Driving School have announced Jillian Mitrecic (women’s soccer) and Matt Kristick (golf) as the October Premier Players of the Month. Mitrecic, a junior, scored three goals and two assists on the season. Kristick, also a junior, shot a 76 in the state finals, earning him 18th in the state… Read more »
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… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Although the debate got a little chippy at times, cooler heads prevailed this week in the latest attempt to tweak Ocean City’s ordinance regulating Boardwalk street performers.The Boardwalk Task Force met on Wednesday to take into consideration some of the concerns voiced during a public hearing last month on the city’s busker… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY — Local law enforcement agencies are seeking anyone who might have been the victims of a pair of West Ocean City business owners charged earlier this fall with acting as a contractor without a license.Since February, the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation has been investigating Apex Property Maintenance and Joseph Carlini for… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Berlin man faces first-degree burglary, theft and malicious destruction of property charges this week for his alleged role in a series of break-ins at a north Ocean City condominium building.Last Friday, Ocean City Police responded to the Avalon condominiums on 140th Street and Coastal Highway for a reported burglary. OCPD officers… Read more »
Much was said this week on the current street performer law in Ocean City and some changes appear imminent, according to comments made by the task force charged with monitoring busker rules and regulations.Everything that was said this week by task force members and by performers themselves during last month’s hearing will be irrelevant if… Read more »
Showell Elementary’s kindergartener Gavin Lewis earned a chance to show his classmates a favorite toy by cashing in Willet Bills for good behavior and following the four school rules. He is pictured with Emily Esch and Jonah DeVito from Kristin VanKlompenberg’s class.
OCEAN CITY — A future Starbucks in downtown Ocean City is closer to becoming a reality this week after resort officials approved a special parking exception for the planned new coffee house.Last month, Harrison Group representatives G. Hale Harrison and Mark Mayers came before the Ocean City Police Commission with a special request to change… Read more »
Patricia Joyce CanardBERLIN — Patricia Joyce Canard, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015 at her home.She was born on Jan. 29, 1937 in Brookhaven, Miss. She was the daughter of the late William and Bernita Watkins.Mrs. Canard attended Humes High School with the late Elvis Presley. She loved the Redskins, Orioles, babysitting… Read more »