OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Mayor and Council learned the town’s combined employee pension plans are in healthy shape at nearly 90 percent funded, but made some recommended adjustments in the calculations to help ensure they continue to move in the right direction.The council on Tuesday got a lengthy review of the status of… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2017
Ocean City To Buy Back 18 Taxi Medallions For $72K
OCEAN CITY — In an effort to bolster a sagging taxi industry hampered by the proliferation of ride-sharing companies, resort officials this week agreed to buy back 18 taxi medallions at a cost of $72,000.The Mayor and Council had before them a request to buy back 18 taxi medallions held by private cab companies and… Read more »
A Week In Business – June 2, 2017
Wound Care Center AwardBERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital physicians, leaders, and clinicians gathered last week to celebrate the Wound Care Center’s receipt of the Robert A. Warriner III Center of Excellence award. The Center of Excellence award is given to Wound Care Centers® in the Healogics network that have met the highest level of quality… Read more »
OC Library Hosts Hogwarts End Of School Year Event
OCEAN CITY – Salazar Slytherin’s locket, Helga Hufflepuff’s cup and Tom Riddle’s diary were just a few of the items stashed among the shelves at the Ocean City library last week.To the delight of young Harry Potter fans, librarians hosted a Hogwarts End of Year Party May 26 and 27 to celebrate the start of… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Celebrates 37th Anniversary
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City celebrated the 37th anniversary of the chartering of the club last month. The celebration had some great entertainment from the local performing group, Radio Airwaves Productions. Kiwanian J. Graham Caldwell formed the group in 2003 and still leads them and performs at local venues. Pictured, from left, are… Read more »
Trooper Injured In WOC Collision
WEST OCEAN CITY =- A West Ocean City woman was charged with driving under the influence and other traffic violations last weekend after allegedly colliding with a Maryland State Police cruiser on Route 50.Shortly after 7 p.m. last Saturday, a Maryland State Police (MSP) trooper was driving in the area of eastbound Route 50 in… Read more »
Town Center Antiques Marking 20 Years In Berlin
BERLIN – A local antique store marks 20 years of business in Berlin this year.After making it through a recession and numerous changes in downtown Berlin, Town Center Antiques is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2017.“There’s a lot of history here for us,” owner Bill Outten said.Town Center Antiques has its roots in the former… Read more »
OC Hotel Owners Unveil New Rare & Rye Restaurant
OCEAN CITY – Rare & Rye, located inside the La Quinta hotel on 32nd Street, is a casual, fine dining restaurant that offers patrons a variety of locally sourced food and an assortment of whiskey, bourbon and rye drinks.Owner Sal Fasano said Rare & Rye is one of the few eateries in the surrounding area… Read more »
Worcester Preparatory School Hosts Spring Sports Awards
The Worcester Preparatory School’s spring sports award winners from middle school are, front from left, Waverly Choy (Most Improved), C.C. Lizas (MVP) and Tenley Pelot (Coaches Award). Back row, from left, are Ryan Brafman (Most Improved, grade eight), Hunter Gentry (MVP, grade eight), Graham McColgan (Coaches Award, grade eight), Brice Richins (MVP, grade seven), Pranay… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – June 2, 2017
Every Friday: FORGE Youth And Family Meetings6:30-8:30 p.m. House of Mercy Sanctuary, behind House of Mercy Thrift Shop, Route 113, Selbyville. Small meal, music, games and life lessons. All are welcome. 443-513-1048.Every 1st Friday: Star Charities Volunteers Meet10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. 410-641-7667.Every 2nd Friday: Food PantryNew Bethel United Methodist Church, 10203 Germantown Rd., Berlin…. Read more »