Questions To ConsiderEditor:Part 1: Inflated property values: My question to the public and city council is, do you only want wealthy property developers to build in Ocean City? The reason for my question is that with bigger price tags on inflated property values equals more taxes. The result is higher costs for tourists that come… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The 5th Annual Ocean City Film Festival will be virtual in 2021, streaming to homes March 4-11. The festival is an initiative of the Art League of Ocean City that produces the festival along with broad community sponsorship.“We have extended the festival to a week-long event in 2021 to give viewers more… Read more »
Three Arrested After Outdoor Drug TransactionOCEAN CITY — Three suspects were arrested on various drug distribution and possession charges last week after Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) narcotics officers observed a plain-view drug transaction behind a downtown convenience store.Last Wednesday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Narcotics Unit detectives were conducting surveillance in the area of… Read more »
County Adds SpecialistSNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners named Michele Burke as the new business development and retention specialist within Worcester County Economic Development (WCED).“This new role will truly complete the Economic Development and Tourism team that we have been building for Maryland’s Coast,” Tourism and Economic Development Director Melanie Pursel said. “Michele has… Read more »
OCEAN CITY The Latitudes New Construction 25th Street Bayfront Open Daily 10-3 3BR/3BA/Garage Townhomes Bayfront w/ Slip 200’ Waterfront 410-726-1144xSELBYVILLE 21148 Arrington Dr. Arrington Woods Fri 11-1, Sat 10-12 4BR/3.5BA/2600+SF Gorgeous Townhome Community Pool Lauren A. Smith Keller Williams 410-245-9915xOCEAN CITY Makai #602 42nd St., Bayside Sat 10:30-2:30 Great Bay View 2BR/2BA Condo 1 Block… Read more »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Doing something nice for others is typical of the generous Arian. But be prepared for some jealous types who might try to question one of your more recent acts of kindness.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You’re eager to take on new responsibilities. But before you do, you might… Read more »
OC Should Consider 2-Cent Tax DecreaseEditor:Just recently, we learned that seven months into Fiscal Year (FY) 21, the Mayor & City Council (M&CC) of the Town of Ocean City are sitting with $10,153,634 in General Fund Balance Reserves over and above their stated policy of a 15% Reserve Fund. That excess reserve amount is the equivalent… Read more »
Roger Leonard Flather, Jr.OCEAN CITY — Roger Leonard Flather, Jr., age 85, died on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.Born in Washington DC, he was the son of the late Roger L. Flather, Sr. and Rose Winfield Flather. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lorraine Flather, and children… Read more »
The Church Mouse Thrift Shop Coordinator Helen Wiley recently made a donation to Brandon O’Brien, executive director of the Hope4Recovery house in Berlin. The Church Mouse is an outreach ministry of St Paul’s Episcopal Church, and Hope4Recovery provides a safe, sober and structured living environment for men in recovery.
The Ocean City Lions Club recently donated $500 to the Blood Bank of Delmarva. Pictured, from left, are Past District Governor Norm Cathell, OC Lions 2nd Vice President Bill Christmas, Blood Bank Director of Donor Recruitment Marie Forestal, Blood Bank Accounts Manager Bryan Shepherd and OC Lions President Mike Hooper.