SNOW HILL – The proposed downtown amusement overlay tax district, intended to reduce property taxes for Ocean City’s historic Trimper’s rides and amusement park, is not legal, according to the State of Maryland. The Worcester County Commissioners took a different tack and voted Tuesday, Feb, 5, to allow county and town tax credits to be… Read more »
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Tuesday, February 5 – OC Makes Top 50 Motorcoach List
OCEAN CITY – The National Motorcoach Network Inc. has recognized Ocean City as one of the Top 50 Motorcoach Destinations of 2008.The Top 50 list was recently announced in Byways, a publication of the National Motorcoach Network distributed throughout North America to those who plan motorcoach tours and charters.The Top Motorcoach Destinations for 2008 were… Read more »
Monday, February 4 – Area Artists Team Up To Create Scholarship
BERLIN – Artists Kevin Fitzgerald and Patrick Henry have joined together to create scholarship fund for students from Stephen Decatur High School who plan to pursue a fine art career. “Patrick and I wanted to create something that would recognize and reward achievement in the arts, something to encourage students to pursue their passion, to… Read more »
Thursday, January 31 – OC Gives Support To Proposed County Eco-Park
OCEAN CITY –“Adventure with a coat check,” could become a new slogan for Ocean City tourism as the concept of an eco-park gains strength and eco-tourism moves to the forefront in the resort area.The Ocean City Mayor and City Council gave unanimous support to the concept of an eco-park this week, shedding light on an… Read more »
Tuesday, Jan. 29 – Community Loses Prominent Citizen
BERLIN – Raymond Davis Coates, Sr., age 79, died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008 at CoastalHospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Berlin, he was the son of the late Charles H. and Violet Davis Coates. He was a graduate of The Mercersburg Academy, Washington & Lee University and the Washington & Lee University School… Read more »
Monday, January 28- A Look Ahead To February, March Events
OCEAN CITY – Friday kicks off February and here’s a look at some of the events planned for the greater Ocean City area this month and into March.Feb. 3: Super Bowl Sunday Scramble, Eagle’s Landing Golf Course: Tailgate party with 18-hole scramble tournament. Scoring is done in traditional football manner awarding points for touchdowns, field… Read more »
Thursday, January 24 – Council Okay Slight Height Change For Condo Project
OCEAN CITY – The Gateway Grand condominium project gained approval for a six-foot height change to its parking garage this week, a minor change that will not affect the overall height of the building, but one that warranted an air of caution among the Mayor and Council.In an effort to avoid what several people have… Read more »
Friday, January 25 – OC Homeowners Flooding Assessor With Inquiries
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City homeowners do not need to send in a homestead tax credit form this year, despite rumors to the contrary.According to Worcester County Supervisor of Assessments Robert Smith, his office is being flooded with calls and forms from Ocean City property owners apparently worried that they will lose the homestead tax… Read more »
Tuesday, January 22 – OC Double Murder Case Featured On TV
BERLIN – On Jan. 27, at 10 p.m., the Oxygen network’s “Snapped” series will present a segment on the 2002 Memorial weekend double murder that occurred in Ocean City. The show will air again at midnight and 2 a.m. on Jan. 28.According to Donna Dudek, series producer, “Snapped” is a true crime series that profiles… Read more »
Monday, January 21- Beach Blanket Blood Drive To Mark 10 Years
OCEAN CITY – The Blood Bank of Delmarva will host the 10th Annual Beach Blanket Blood Drive at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center next week on Jan. 29-30.The drive, sponsored by the Coastal Association of Realtors and the Town of Ocean City, was established in 1997 to promote blood donation in the winter, a… Read more »