OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines community center naysayers have won a decisive victory, casting nearly 1,000 votes more than community center supporters, in the second referendum on the project. “It looks like it’s over,” said project opponent Marty Clarke. “The Ocean Pines membership, for the second time in six years, I think they sent… Read more »
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O.C. Drive-By Shooter Pleads Guilty
SNOW HILL- A Millsboro, Del. man in Circuit Court on Wednesday facing attempted murder charges for a drive-by shooting in Ocean City in May 2006 pleaded guilty to first-degree assault and now faces a maximum of 20 years in jail pending the outcome of a pre-sentence investigation. Kyle Combs, 21, of Millsboro, was in Circuit… Read more »
Accused West Ocean City Murderer Pleads Guilty
SNOW HILL- Accused West Ocean City murderer Gregory W. Stokes, 31, pleaded guilty on Monday to second-degree assault and aggravated cruelty to animal and now faces a maximum of 33 years combined for the two convictions.A Worcester County grand jury in January charged Stokes in the shooting death of Pamela Jean Balk in her parents’… Read more »
County Debates Billboard Removal
SNOW HILL – Fears that language in the Route 50 and Route 113 corridor plans would obligate the county to pay for billboard removals prompted county elected officials to make changes to give property owners a choice between billboards and other signs.Previous language in the plans made billboard removal mandatory during development or redevelopment, but… Read more »
Crime Analyst Issue Dies with Split Vote
OCEAN CITY – The debate over budgeting a position for a crime analyst continued at the City Council meeting on Monday after the decision was put on hold last Tuesday, but the request this week was derailed by a split 3-3 vote.Last week, the council went back and forth on the issue after hearing presentations… Read more »
Powerboat Race Distances Raise Concern
OCEAN CITY – Fans and enthusiasts of the power boat races will cheer on another exciting race this year, after the annual OPA Offshore Power Boat Races were approved at the City Council Meeting on Monday night after a discussion about the distance of the races from the shore. Phil Houck, coordinator of the boat… Read more »
Live Bands and DJs
Assateague Island Oasis: 410-629-1492, Rt. 611; Every Friday & Saturday: Patrick McAllorum; Every Wednesday & Sunday: Jon Pheasant; Every Thursday: Kattie Bragg.Bahama Mamas: 410-289-0291, Call for entertainment. Blue Ox & Babe’s Lounge: 410-250-6440, 127th St. & Coastal Hwy.; Call for entertainment.Buxy’s Salty Dog: 410-289-0973, 28th St. & Coastal Hwy.; Friday, June 8: DJ Wood; Saturday,… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A recent spate of confusion regarding decision-making begins to clear up. But caution is still advised. Continue to check details. An old friend has important news.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You’re anxious to see your ideas move from concept to development. But trying to force the issue right… Read more »
Thursday, June 7 – Counterfeit Currency Circulating in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY- Ocean City Police have handled several cases involving counterfeit money in the last few days. All of the bills have been passed at local businesses.The first case occurred on May 19 when three counterfeit 50 dollar bills were discovered by a local merchant. On June 2 and again yesterday, six more cases of… Read more »
Things We Like
A rainy day High tides The smell of fresh-cut grass Eastern Shore tomatoes Sitting in a beach chair at the ocean’s edge Watching people sing at a karaoke bar Reading the Things I Like section The haunted house on the Boardwalk Sleeping on sheets that were dried on the clothesline By Brenda Cowley