Well the Hooked on OC crew has finally made it to Costa Rica to film and I have to say it was well worth the wait. Thanks to Kelly Curcio of Bluewater Sportfishing Charters we are staying at Los Suenos Resort in Herradura Costa Rica and having an absolutely awesome time. We have beautiful accommodations… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2019
Area’s Natural Gas Conversion Nearing Final Phase; Utility: ‘It Took Twice As Long And Cost Twice As Much’
OCEAN CITY — With the connection of a natural gas pipeline across the bay and into Ocean City nearing the long-awaited finish line, resort officials this week approved a request from Sandpiper Energy to work through the summer to expedite the process.Sandpiper Energy officials this week presented an update on the process of bringing natural… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – March 29, 2019
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday: AARP Tax-Aide Free Tax Preparation Mondays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Ocean Pines branch library, 11107 Cathell Rd., Ocean Pines. Appointment: 443-373-2667. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Mac Center, 909 Progress Circle, Suite 100, Salisbury. Appointment: 410-957-0878. Fridays: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pocomoke branch library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City. Appointment: 410-957-0878. Saturdays 9:30 a.m.-3… Read more »
Berlin’s Future Intentions On Street Repairs Questioned
BERLIN – A resident brought his concerns about deteriorating street conditions to the Berlin Town Council this week.Cape Circle resident Larry Smith approached the council Monday to express frustration over the worsening condition of his street, which he says is filled with potholes and has been for years.“If you’re on that side of the highway,… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – March 29, 2019
The Commander Hotel was built by the Lynch family in 1930. Located at 14th Street, it was the northernmost hotel on the Boardwalk until Harrison Hall was built in 1951. In the years before the Convention Hall, the Commander hosted many small conventions.The Commander was considered one of Ocean City’s most elite hotels and was… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – March 29, 2019
With the paid consultant offering his recommendations this week on how to raise $1.8 million in new revenue, the Ocean City parking task force will soon need to make some recommendations to the Mayor and Council.Paid parking begins in Ocean City on Monday. Therefore, it was made clear this week whatever the task force decides… Read more »
Ocean Pines Garden Club Hosts Presentation On Attracting Hummingbirds
Maureen Kennedy gave a presentation on attracting hummingbirds to backyards at the March 14 meeting of the Ocean Pines Garden Club. Kennedy, left, is pictured with Linda Baker, club president.
Salisbury Soccer Club Wins Ocean City Recreation And Parks Department’s St. Patrick’s Tournament
The Salisbury Soccer Club won the women’s adult division of the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s St. Patrick’s Tournament last weekend. Pictured above, the happy team shows off the championship hardware.’Submitted photo
OC Air Show MOU Approved
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for future Ocean City Air Show events after concerns raised last week were resolved.Last week, the proposed MOU outlining the responsibilities of the town and the promoter of the Ocean City Air Show for 2020 and 2021 was derailed after concerns were… Read more »
Fenwick Eyes Commercial Zone Planning Study
FENWICK ISLAND – Citing recent struggles with the town’s aged zoning code, officials in Fenwick Island last week agreed to move forward with a planning study of the commercial district.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council approved a request from town staff to move forward with planning services not to exceed $25,000 for the town’s… Read more »