OCEAN CITY — With the clock ticking on approval for seismic air gun testing and offshore drilling for oil and natural gas, local chambers of commerce on Wednesday hosted a town hall meeting to rally local support against the potentially dangerous initiatives.The Ocean City and Ocean Pines Chambers of Commerce, along with Oceana and other… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2019
Minimum Wage Hike Will Bring Higher Expenses
If it feels like Maryland just increased its minimum wage, that’s because it has annually for the last four years. From 2015-2018, minimum wage jumped from $7.25 an hour to $10.10 an hour as part of a legislative package approved in 2014.With that increase now in place, the Maryland legislature seems intent on approving a… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – March 8, 2019
Sheriff Needs To GoEditor:I was astonished to hear the comments made by Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis regarding his intention to not enforce certain laws if enacted by the state legislature. His comments were so bold and brazen that he has demonstrated to the citizens of Wicomico County that he is unfit for office.I believe… Read more »
Berlin Intermediate School And Sponsor Key Financial Services Announce Winners Of Prizes For Pages Reading Contest
Berlin Intermediate School and sponsor Key Financial Services recently announced the winners of the Prizes for Pages Reading Contest to celebrate top readers. Pictured, from left, are Collin Macomber of Key Financial Services; Avery Lorah, fifth grade; Samantha Ruppert, fifth grade; Emmlyn Fetters, sixth grade; Tyler Kim, fourth grade; Logan Donmoyer, sixth grade; and Ryan… Read more »
Things I Like – March 8, 2019
Coming across an old and huge cell phoneSuccessful fundraisersA wireless keyboard, mouseWhen kids show characterWatching a talented auctioneer at workReading about something I know nothing aboutMy current effort to not eat breadLong lines that move fastWhen pants aren’t needed for a vacationSurprising my kidsA thunderstorm approaching over the bay
Appeal Deadline Passes On OC Buskers Ruling
OCEAN CITY — The deadline for Ocean City to appeal a federal court opinion on street performing passed last weekend with not action taken, but that did not prevent the plaintiffs’ attorney from crowing a little more about the ruling.A U.S. District Court judge last year issued a ruling in a federal suit brought by… Read more »
A Week In Business – March 8, 2019
Atlantic Shores Realty recently presented annual awards to its team. Pictured, from left, are award winners Madeleine Forrester, Tracey Sapia, Steven Diaz, Max Hulme, Mike DiPietro, Laura Rosenblatt and Barton Sink. Sapia was named “Come Back Kid” with 21 sales in 2018 including one of the highest priced properities in Ocean City. DiPietro was named… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – March 8, 2019
Ocean City officials want everyone to know there has been no decision on growing paid parking and it’s not the primary charge of the recently convened parking task force.At the outset of the task force meeting, Mayor Rick Meehan, who does not support more paid parking but without a council vote doesn’t control the decision,… Read more »
Berlin Intermediate School Welcomes Members Of The Ocean City Pipes And Drums
Berlin Intermediate School welcomed members of the Ocean City Pipes and Drums to Mrs. Adams fourth grade music class. Students listened and learned about playing the bagpipes. Pictured, from left, are Grant Stephan, Jillian Donahue, Jean Feltes, Dr. Jon Andes, and Dr. Laurie Andes. You can find out more about the Ocean City Pipes and… Read more »
Pines Swimmers Set Records In State Meet
OCEAN PINES- Club records and personal bests in several events were recorded by two members of the Ocean Pines Swim Team during the Maryland LCS Under-14 championship meet last weekend at St. Mary’s College.Trista Harner, 12, of the Ocean Pines Swim Team, competed in the girls’ 11-12 age group and set several club records and… Read more »