OCEAN CITY – Just one week after the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association (OCHMRA) appeared before the Mayor and Council to present its plan to increase advertising funds, the City Council has approved the first reading of the ordinance outlining the plan. The ordinance, which details the plan for directing the expenditure of certain monies from… Read more »
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EA Engineering
EA Engineering, Science and Technology had a grand opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony withy the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce. Above, EA staff members John Kumm, Melissa Smith, Sarah Ridgway and Heather Goodling are pictured.
Art at the Beach
Sixty-five students participated in the Art at the Beach program this summer sponsored by the Art League of Ocean City. The students received instruction from 10 volunteer members of the ALOC. Sessions were held at the Ocean Pines Library and at the ALOC. Submitted Photos
We Remember Those Who Have Passed
Kathleen F. JamisonOCEAN CITY – On Aug. 5, 2007, after a brief illness, Kathleen F. Jamison departed this life at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore. Born on July 12, 1958, she was the daughter of Majorie Atkinson and the late LeRoy Jamison. She is survived by her beloved friend, Steve Lattinville of Ocean… Read more »
My Thoughts
It was 3:12 a.m. according to Insider’s trusty alarm clock. That’s when the old guy woke up and thought he had died and was in heaven. There’s nothing like being awaken by a downpour of rain. It sounded like people were standing outside the old guy’s bedroom windows and throwing huge buckets against the bedroom… Read more »
“Great for Entertaining”
Hasn’t this country gotten tired of giving people makeovers yet?Between making people look “good” (and by good I mean trendy) and singing contests, the United States of America is becoming one big outlet mall with nightly cabaret dinner shows.Perhaps restaurants and salons should start teaming up for full “days of indulgence.”Follow me here, but let… Read more »
A Week In Business
AGH Doctor HonoredBERLIN – Dr. Gregory W. Stamnas, medical director of hospital medicine at Atlantic General Hospital, was among those honored with the award for Medical Director of the Year by TeamHealth Hospital Medicine, which has a presence in 100 hospitals across the nation. Four physicians were selected as regional award recipients from among approximately… Read more »
Wednesday, August 22 – Movies On The Beach Proposed For Ocean City
OCEAN CITY –Imagine sitting on the beach after a warm, summer sunset, snuggled up with your friends and family on a beach blanket enjoying the latest hit movie on a 54 foot movie screen. Although the idea of movies on the beach is far from being approved in Ocean City, the idea is floating on… Read more »
GM Reflects On Season As Live Racing Winds Down
OCEAN CITY – This weekend will conclude the 59th year of horse racing at Ocean Downs, culminating another season of live sports entertainment in our resort area. Although the live racing is a favorite at Ocean Downs, there is a wide variety of entertainment provided throughout the year. (ITALICS)The Dispatch sat down with General Manager… Read more »
Tuesday, August 21 – Brothers Charged In Resort Stabbing
OCEAN CITY – Two brothers face attempted first-degree murder charges after allegedly stabbing two men during an altercation in front of an Ocean City hotel early yesterday morning.Around 2:15 a.m. on Monday, Ocean City Police were flagged down by security officers at the Princess Bayside Hotel in reference to two stabbing victims found lying on… Read more »