BERLIN – A feasibility study meant to measure the potential of a sports stadium in Worcester County is expected to move forward following the county’s approval of a memorandum of understanding with state officials.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Maryland Stadium Authority that outlines plans for the… Read more »
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Hospice’s Blues On Bay Planned
OCEAN CITY – Reservations are now being taken for Blues on the Bay at Macky’s in Ocean City, the annual September party that celebrates shoulder season at the resort and also raises money for a great cause, Coastal Hospice at the Ocean.Last year, Blues on the Bay raised more than $25,500 to build Coastal Hospice… Read more »
Assateague, OC Coastal Cleanup Events On Saturday
BERLIN — There are several opportunities available for residents and visitors to help the community participate in the worldwide Ocean Conservancy’s Annual International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 19.The Maryland Coastal Bays Program, Ocean City Surf Club and the Town of Ocean City are coordinating both a cleanup in Ocean City and a cleanup of… Read more »
Special Events Contract Favored; More Northside Park-Based Events Discussed
OCEAN CITY — After reviewing the successes of the various value-added special events throughout the year in the resort, Ocean City officials this week voted to send a favorable recommendation to the Mayor and Council for extending the Tourism Advisory Board’s $350,000 contract through 2017.The Tourism Commission met on Monday to discuss the wide variety… Read more »
New Business Concepts Get Pitched Aboard Startup Bus
POCOMOKE CITY – Eastern Shore entrepreneurs will have the chance to share their business pitches with a statewide audience thanks to a visit from the Startup Maryland bus.Representatives from Startup Maryland, an initiative designed to help launch the dreams of the state’s entrepreneurs, stopped in Pocomoke City on Monday to give Delmarva residents a chance… Read more »
OP Chamber To Hold Banquet, Recognize Award Recipients
OCEAN PINES — The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and staff announced the 2015 award recipients that will be recognized at the 16th Annual Awards and Installation Banquet to be held on Oct. 15 at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club.The award recipients are 2015 Ocean Pines Business of the Year, Ayers Creek… Read more »
Ocean City To Use Surplus To Fund ‘Wish List’ Projects
OCEAN CITY — After the dust settled on Ocean City’s fiscal year 2015 budget, a surplus of around $2.4 million was discovered, allowing for some of the “wish list” items left out of the spending plan last year to now be tackled.During last spring’s fiscal year 2016 budget deliberations, several critical capital projects were identified… Read more »
Ocean City Used Book Store Plans To Close This Month
OCEAN CITY – After nearly 30 years, a north Ocean City landmark will close its doors this month.The Bookshelf Etc., one of Ocean City’s last used book stores, will end its long run in the resort later this month as owners Roy and Ann Hansen prepare to retire. The property is expected to be redeveloped… Read more »
Suspect Trashes Liquor Store Then Hides Under Car
OCEAN CITY — A Bowie, Md. man was arrested on theft, malicious destruction of property and other charges last weekend after allegedly breaking into and trashing the county-owned liquor store in north Ocean City before being found hiding under a vehicle in the parking lot.Around 1:15 a.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police responded to the… Read more »
Q&A With Al ‘Hondo’ Handy: Ocean City’s Citizen Of Year Reflects On Career, Being Among First To Break Color Barrier
OCEAN CITY – Albin “Hondo”Handy has held a lot of different positions and titles over his 35 years with the town of Ocean City. Tonight he will add another: Citizen of the Year.“Hondo” is to youth sports and recreation programs in the resort as the Boardwalk is to the beach. Simply put, it’s hard to… Read more »