OCEAN CITY — On Saturday, June 25, from noon-5 p.m., bragging rights for the best brews at the beach will be on the line when Assawoman Bay Brew Pub and Brewery on 45th Street hosts the 1st Annual Battle of the Brews.The public is invited to come and support the local breweries, each of which… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2016
Ocean City Renews Mid-Atlantic Sports Alliance Agreement
OCEAN CITY- Resort officials this week approved a continuation of Ocean City’s agreement with Worcester and Wicomico Counties in establishing the Mid-Atlantic Amateur Sports Alliance (MAASA).In 2014, Ocean City entered into an agreement with Wicomico County to establish MAASA, a cutting edge alliance that allows the two jurisdictions to pool their collective resources to attract… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week – June 24, 2016
OCEAN CITYThe Capri #1807Sat 10-122BR/2BA CondoAmazing ViewsPoolCraig E. HyattLong and Foster443-235-7455OCEAN CITYCentury I #2207Sun 10-122BR/2BA CondoOceanfront2 FloorsPoolCraig E. HyattLong and Foster443-235-7455OCEAN CITYThe Gateway GrandOceanfront 48th StreetDaily 10-5Fully Furnished3-4BR/3BACondos & PenthousesMark 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 10-6New Construction3BR/3.5BATown HomesLennar Homes302-540-0309OCEAN CITYSunset Island67th St… Read more »
Three Arrests In Contractor Robbery
OCEAN PINES — An Ocean Pines resident was robbed of $40,000 recently after leaving a home improvement project worker with a key only to return and find out a robbery had taken place.The resident contracted with a local home improvement company for some home repairs. The resident gave the key to his home to the… Read more »
Solar Developer’s Tax Abatement Requests Tabled
SNOW HILL – County leaders opted to postpone their decision on a solar developer’s request for a substantial tax abatement in an effort to get more information.The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to table the tax abatement request from Longview Solar Tuesday as more financial data was gathered. Longview Solar has plans to build facilities in… Read more »
That Day When Officials Blew Up A Whale
In 1922, a whale washed up on the beach near Caroline Street in Ocean City. It was towed out to sea by the U.S. Coast Guard but floated ashore again just north of the fishing pier.The City Council ordered the whale carcass dynamited and several pieces landed on the Pier building and surrounding hotels and… Read more »
Snow Hill High School Cadet Michaela Porch Awarded DAR Bronze ROTC Medal
Snow Hill High School Cadet Michaela Porch was recently awarded the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Bronze ROTC medal by General Levin Winder Chapter’s Pat Arata. Recipients of this award have achieved academic excellence as well as demonstrated qualities of dependability and good character, adherence to military discipline, leadership ability, and a fundamental patriotic… Read more »
Myers Family Makes Generous Donation To Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School recently announced a generous monetary donation from the Myers family to be used towards resurfacing the school’s gymnasium floor. Above, students Kevin Myers, Ashton Myers and Christian Myers present a check to the school.
OC Recreation And Parks Department’s Spring 4 v. 4 Flag Football League Concluded
The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s spring 4 v. 4 flag football league concluded last week with the Going in Dry team beating the ES Elite in the championship game. Pictured above, Going in Dry shows off its championship hardware.Submitted photo
No County Action Leaves OC Weighing Tax Relief Options
OCEAN CITY — With the dust settled after lengthy fiscal year 2017 budget deliberations for both jurisdictions, the issue of tax differential, or tax set-offs between Worcester County and Ocean City, was raised again this week with a veiled hint of possible legal action or General Assembly intercession.County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic, who represents Ocean City,… Read more »