ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Your honesty is, as always, admirable. But you might want to be more tactful in discussing a sensitive issue with a family member. Remember: You can give advice without giving offense.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): An unexpected workplace snag should be handled quickly and efficiently so that it… Read more »
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Date Announced For OC’s ArtX Event
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City’s festival focusing on artistic expression, ArtX, brings additional opportunities for creative experiences to the beach.On Aug. 24-25, the outdoor event takes over Northside Park and its vast 58 acres. Surrounding the scenic lagoon, ArtX offers an endless list of opportunities to create, purchase and enjoy different genres of art –… Read more »
OCBP Alumni Of The Week, Ray McDonald, Uptown Adventures
(Editor’s Note: The following is a series on the men and women who have spent their summers protecting all those who came to Ocean City for fun and safe vacation.)OCEAN CITY — In 1977, Ray McDonald was ready to get out of Woodlawn. He’d finished with both high school and his high school sweetheart.“Rather than… Read more »
Former Captain’s Son Publishes Beach Patrol Book
OCEAN CITY — Historian and former Ocean City lifeguard Robert M. Craig has published an illustrated book entitled “Maryland’s Ocean City Beach Patrol” (Arcadia Press).Craig is the son and namesake of Captain Robert S. Craig who headed the Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) from 1946-1987. The younger Craig served on the beach patrol from 1960-65… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – July 19, 2019
Council Intent On Growing OverspendingEditor,The City Council of the Town of Ocean City voted unanimously to pass Ordinance 2019-12 on first reading. Upon final passage scheduled for Aug. 5, 2019, this ordinance will provide the Mayor & City Council (M&CC) the authority to establish a line of credit with a local bank for up to… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? – July, 19 2019
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Is someone at work resisting that Aries charm? Hard to believe. But seriously, Lamb, you might want to back up your ideas with some solid data, and then watch the yeas pile on.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Your hard work could pay off in ways you didn’t expect,… Read more »
OCBP Alumni Of The Week, Warren Williams, Like Father Like Son
(Editor’s Note: The following is a series on the men and women who have spent their summers protecting all those who came to Ocean City for fun and safe vacation.)OCEAN CITY — Thule, Greenland was never much of a beach town. So, after four years there while serving in the Army, Warren Williams was ready… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? July 12, 2019
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Your Aries leadership qualities can help bring order out of all that confusion, whether it’s on the job or in the home. But be careful to guide, not goad, others into following you.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Applying a more personal view to a job-linked issue could help… Read more »
Ocean City Announces New Chief Building Official
OCEAN CITY — The newest member of the Town of Ocean City, Jake Doub, has joined the town as the chief building official.With over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry, both in the field and in the office, Doub’s passion for building science has led him to becoming ICC certified as a Building Official,… Read more »
Security Detail To Work Weekends At Ocean Pines Marina
BERLIN — Heavy boating traffic at the Ocean Pines Marina recently led to the hiring of a security detail to work on weekends and holidays.Because of the increased success at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club, the marina started experiencing some issues last year, including those without boat slips occasionally docking in spots reserved for those… Read more »