OCEAN CITY — The resort’s recently renewed beverage contract with Coca-Cola, making it the “official soft drink of Ocean City,” is already triggering a series of potential special events to celebrate the partnership.Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito told Recreation and Parks Committee members last week the beverage contract between the town and Coca-Cola had… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2017
OC Elementary School Holds Annual Back To School Open House
Ocean City Elementary School held its annual Back to School Open House last month to kick off the school year and welcome back students and their families. On hand to share information were Cub Scouts Troop 261 members Gabe Dalfonso, Aiden Backof and Ben Busko.
Kite Convention Plans OC Return For 40th Anniversary
OCEAN CITY — Forty years after its first event, the American Kitefliers Association will return to Ocean City next month to celebrate its milestone anniversary.The Mayor and Council had before them on Monday a request to approve the American Kitefliers Association’s 40th annual national convention between 2nd and 6th streets Oct. 10-14. The convention will… Read more »
Junior Achievement To Host Volunteer Celebration Oct. 3
BERLIN – Officials with Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore (JAES) are calling on community members and volunteers with the nonprofit to celebrate its achievements and to get involved.On Oct. 3, JAES, a nonprofit organization that teaches students in grades K-12 financial literacy, workforce readiness and entrepreneurship, will host a free Volunteer Celebration at Burley… Read more »
Ocean City Retains Challenge Cup for 2nd Year
OCEAN CITY- For the second straight year, the Ocean City Marlin Club captured the Charles Kratz and Scott Smith Challenge Cup, beating old rival Cape May in the annual billfish release tournament.The 39th Charles Kratz and Scott Smith Challenge Cup, pitting boats and teams of anglers from the Ocean City Marlin Club and Cape May… Read more »
Worcester’s Price Earns Award For School Safety Leadership
NEWARK – Education officials recognized Steve Price for his contributions to school safety this week.During Tuesday’s meeting of the Worcester County Board of Education, Ed Clarke, executive director of the Maryland Center for School Safety, presented Price with the 2016/2017 School Safety/Security Director of the Year Award. Price is chief operating officer and school safety… Read more »
The Resorter … Revisited – September 22, 2017
Summer of 1972Volume XVIIIEdition 7Issue HighlightsInitial offering prices for two-bedroom, two-bath units in the new Oceana Oceanfront Condominiums were advertised at $44,000. Spring 1973 occupancy was expected for the new development between 82nd and 83rd streets.At this time, the Bank of Ocean City only had two locations — 59th Street and Dorchester Street.Maryland Governor Marvin… Read more »
Sunfest In Resort Through Sunday
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City’s Sunfest will once again take over the Inlet parking lot this weekend, offering something for everyone. Admission to Sunfest is free.Boasting nearly 300 vendors including over 180 artists, Sunfest distinctively combines live music, artistic demonstrations, gourmet food and beverages, along with family hayrides on the beach. New this year is… Read more »
Cops And Courts – September 22, 2017
Assault ConvictionSNOW HILL — A Salisbury man was found guilty of first-degree assault and other charges last week after intentionally trying to ram a Worcester County Sheriff’s deputy with his vehicle during a New Year’s Day high-speed chase that began in Ocean City and ended with a crash near the Shorebirds’ Stadium.Around 3:30 p.m. on… Read more »
County’s Final Liquor Loss Comes To $168K
SNOW HILL – Financial losses associated with the elimination of the Worcester County Department of Liquor Control are expected to be significantly less than originally projected.On Tuesday county staff told the Worcester County Commissioners they expected the liquidation of the Department of Liquor Control (DLC) to result in a net loss of $168,465. Though early… Read more »