BERLIN — A possible expansion to table games at approved slots venues in Maryland, including the Casino at Ocean Downs, died on the table late Monday night as the General Assembly session expired.State lawmakers could not come to an agreement on a bill that would put a possible expansion to table games such as blackjack,… Read more »
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County Defends Cat ‘Massacre’ In West OC
WEST OCEAN CITY — Several family cats in a quiet West Ocean City neighborhood were recently trapped and later euthanized in a situation one resident characterized as a “massacre,” but county officials this week stood by policy and procedures.Last week, several cat owners along bucolic Waterview Drive began to notice their family cats, most of… Read more »
Annual Boardwalk Cross Walk Provides Community Outreach
OCEAN CITY — Drawing in one of the largest crowds in years, the 2012 Good Friday Cross Walk still has room to grow, especially with church partners, according to event organizers.“This Friday was probably as big a crowd as I’ve seen … our fellowship hall was absolutely full,” said Rev. Normand Poultney of the Atlantic… Read more »
New Arts Center Ground Breaking Planned
OCEAN CITY — Ground breaking will occur on April 15 at 1:30 p.m. for the new Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th StreetThe center will include a large gallery than can accommodate more than one exhibit at a time, a pottery studio, multiple classrooms, space for an art library and shop, multi-purpose space… Read more »
OC Neighborhood Watch Coordinator Recognized
OCEAN CITY — After 35 years of dedicated service, Ocean City Police Neighborhood Watch Coordinator Mary Cascio was recognized on Tuesday before the Mayor and City Council. Presenting Cascio with a certificate of appreciate on behalf of the Ocean City Police Department was Chief Bernadette DiPino.“It is my pleasure to recognize Mrs. Cascio for her dedicated… Read more »
Berlin’s Take Pride Week Starts Next Saturday
BERLIN — Berlin residents are being asked to help support their town for the first ever Take Pride In Berlin Week (TPBW), April 21-28.Formerly known as Take Pride in Berlin Day, town officials said that the event is being upgraded to an entire week this year to reflect the growing interest of the community.“The Mayor… Read more »
Shore Fund Established To Help Boost Local Swimming Programs
OCEAN CITY – Although the Worcester SWIM Fund is just starting to get its feet on the ground, organizers are hoping to immediately help fund existing swimming programs in the area through local donations.Worcester SWIM (Safe Waters In Maryland) Fund, a donor advised fund of the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, was recently established… Read more »
Tourism Board’s Responsibilities Outlined
OCEAN CITY – The long-awaited Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was presented yesterday to the Mayor and City Council by the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB).“The last time TAB was before the council we were tasked with crafting a MOU that outlined the specific responsibilities of the Tourism Advisory Board, the council and the city,” TAB Chair… Read more »
Proposed OC Budget Sees Tax Rate Jump But Impact Called Minimal
OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council got down to business this week on the upcoming fiscal year’s budget.“The FY 2013 budget presents many challenges,” Mayor/Acting City Manager Rick Meehan said during Tuesday afternoon’s meeting. “Our goal from the onset is to continue to reduce the cost of government, where possible, and at the… Read more »
Resort Tourism Industry Structure Debate Resurfaces
OCEAN CITY – The North Ocean City Business Alliance meeting last week became chaotic when it turned into a blame game of who is at fault for a state of confusion across the tourism industry in town.The conversation turned sour over the $300,000 that the Mayor and City Council allocated to the Tourism Advisory Board… Read more »