OCEAN CITY — The 15th Annual O.C. Easter Art & Craft and Kids Fun Fair will be held at Ocean City’s Roland E. Powell Convention Center this weekend.The event will be held on Friday, April 18, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, April 19 10 a.m.-5 p.m.The Art & Craft Fair will feature more than… Read more »
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OC Officials Explain Proposal To Drop $1-A-Ride Bus Option
OCEAN CITY – A public hearing will likely be held in mid-May to hear the community’s input over the city’s plan to eliminate the $1-per-boarding bus fare option for Ocean City’s transit system.During Tuesday afternoon’s work session, Public Works Director Hal Adkins reiterated what was presented to the Mayor and City Council during budget discussions… Read more »
Planning Comm. Refers Brewing Company’s Tweak To Council
OCEAN CITY – The new Ocean City Brewing Company continues to make its rounds seeking different city approvals as the business attempts to be open prior to the summer season.The Ocean City Brewing Company returned to the Planning and Zoning Commission this week asking for a revision to its existing site plan approval for an… Read more »
OC Health Fair Gets New Name
OCEAN CITY – The newly renamed 28th Annual Ocean City Community Health Fair is planned for May 6 this year.Melvin Friedman, chairman of the Ocean City Community Health Fair, came before the Mayor and City Council earlier this month to extend an invitation for all to attend the 28th Annual Ocean City Community Health Fair.The… Read more »
OC Included In MPT Documentary
OWINGS MILLS – The Ocean City Boardwalk is included in a new documentary that premieres on Maryland Public Television (MPT) on Wednesday, April 23 at 8 p.m.The film, “Electric Road Trip,” is a 60-minute story of a cross-state trip – Oakland to Ocean City – in a totally electric vehicle (EV).Along their winding 520-mile journey,… Read more »
The Hobbit Looks To Expand On Rich Ocean City Tradition
OCEAN CITY – The Hobbit on 81st Street opened for its 2014 season on Tuesday with an eye on maintaining its rich tradition in Ocean City and a goal of exceeding its already high expectations.“We are a fixture in Ocean City. People have been coming here for over 30 years, and we take pride in… Read more »
Property Owners Alerted To Spike In Freon Thefts
OCEAN PINES — Five juveniles were charged with theft after stealing Freon from an unoccupied home in Ocean Pines as part of a disturbing trend called “huffing” in which teens are finding creative and sometimes deadly ways of getting high.The five unidentified juveniles were charged with theft after the investigation revealed they were stealing Freon… Read more »
Berlin To Hold Spring Celebration
BERLIN — Downtown Berlin will be turned over to the little ones on Saturday, April 19 for the annual Spring Celebration.The Spring Celebration is held annually the day before Easter and brings thousands of locals and visitors together to celebrate the beginning of a new season. The fun filled family event is appropriate for kids… Read more »
Worcester School Board Approves June 13 As Final Day
NEWARK — After being a moving target for much of the last few weeks, the final day for Worcester County Public School students will now be Friday, June 13 after the state officials approved a four-day waiver and county school board officials this week signed off on the resulting changes.During one of the worst winters… Read more »
Boardwalk Viewing Point Sought For Rocket Launches
OCEAN CITY – An official NASA Wallops Flight Facility rocket launch viewing site could be designated on the southern portion of the Boardwalk in time for the next launch in early May or June.Rebecca Hudson of Wallops Flight Facility, Va., came before the Tourism Commission on Monday afternoon to propose partnering with the town to… Read more »