OCEAN CITY — Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials this week confirmed a Carroll County teenager last weekend set a new state record with an 18-pound sheepshead caught off the Ocean City coast last Friday.The DNR announced the 18-pound sheepshead caught by angler Robert Martin, 17, of Carroll County, set the new state record… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2017
A Week In Business – October 6, 2017
The Hotel Monte Carlo Oceanfront and the Di Filippo family celebrated its new hotel in Ocean City last week with a ribbon cutting ceremony in collaboration with Fisher Architecture, Ocean City Development Corporation and the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce and local dignitaries. The new boutique hotel replaced the Royalton Hotel and now includes 54… Read more »
Cruisin Car Show Returns For 20th Anniversary Event
OCEAN CITY — The 20th Annual Endless Summer Cruisin Car Show kicked off yesterday in Ocean City and events run through the weekend.The four-day automotive event continues to be one of the region’s largest fall car shows with more than 2,000 hot rods, street machines, customs and more. Show hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday,… Read more »
Pines GM Studying Struggling Amenities
OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Association’s food and beverage operations are under total review following the installation of the community’s new general manager.General Manager John Bailey, who took over management of the association Sept. 11, told the board of directors last week he was reviewing each aspect of food and beverage operations.“Finding a short-term… Read more »
OC Way Beyond Tough Talk Time
It’s nothing short of a miracle more people were not seriously injured or killed last weekend in Ocean City. It was a nightmare.The town was overrun with young car enthusiasts intent on raising hell on the streets of Ocean City, damaging anything they wanted, drinking wherever they wanted, littering to ridiculous proportions and wreaking havoc… Read more »
Planning For Worcester Preparatory School’s 46th Annual Christmas Bazaar Underway
Planning for Worcester Preparatory School’s 46th Annual Christmas Bazaar is well underway. The bazaar will be held on Sunday, Dec. 3 and offer a one-stop shop where you can have your photo taken with Santa and shop for all your holiday needs. Funds raised from the WPS Christmas Bazaar go directly toward school and program… Read more »
Things I Like – October 6, 2017
Positive sideline parentsNew appetizers for dinnerA fresh shaveWhen coaches set a good example for their playersVolunteersHandmade gifts from my kidsBig cities with old architectureThe last pool dip of the yearYoung talent on a stageAny breakfast meatThe NFL’s camouflage apparel
Worcester Youth Earns Award For CASA Program
BERLIN – Worcester Youth & Family was recently recognized as a 2017 Angels in Adoption® award recipient.Senator Chris Van Hollen selected Worcester Youth & Family to represent Maryland as a 2017 Angels in Adoption® awardee for the organization’s dedication to positive child welfare practices. The Congressional Coalition Adoption Institute (CCAI), which orchestrates the Angels in… Read more »
OC Okays Directional Boring Changes
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week approved an ordinance tightening the regulations for directional boring under city roadways for pipes, cables and other utilities after a final tweak in the permit application fee structure.Last spring, the Mayor and Council briefly imposed a temporary moratorium on directional drilling, a technique used frequently by utility companies… Read more »
OPA To Form Group To Consider Drafting Ethics Code
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines Association officials agreed last week to form a work group to develop a code of ethics.On Friday, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) board of directors voted unanimously to approve a motion to form a work group to develop an ethics resolution for the board. Board member Colette Horn, who made… Read more »