OCEAN CITY — The 29th Annual Seaside Boat Show, hosted by the Ocean City-Berlin Optimists, returns this weekend, once again providing a harbinger for spring and a jump-start to the season.For the last 28 years, the annual boat show has helped mark a turning point in the winter season for visitors to the resort and… Read more »
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Ocean City Parade, Festival Falls On St. Patrick’s Day This Year
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City puts on the green at the 31sth Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, which marches in Ocean City on Saturday, March 17.Sponsored by the Delmarva Irish-American Club, this Ocean City tradition has grown to become Maryland’s second largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the weekend has become a seasonal… Read more »
Weekly Laser, Fireworks Shows Set For Summer
OCEAN CITY – A weekly laser light and fireworks show will hit the sky downtown this summer as a new series of free events was approved this week.The Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) presented an update to the Mayor and City Council on its recent meetings where ideas were worked out to bring new events as… Read more »
5th Annual Death By Chocolate Set For Sunday
OCEAN CITY – As “Death by Chocolate” approaches this weekend, players of the game are warned to eat chocolate responsibly.The 5th Annual “Death by Chocolate” event takes place this Sunday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The owners of CraZy LadyZ in West Ocean City, Jan Patterson-Hohman and Louise Reardon, created the event… Read more »
Taustin Family Adding Crab House To Embers Property
OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City landmark will be resurrecting an old tradition this summer when ownership adds a second restaurant to the property.The Embers Restaurant on 24th Street and Coastal Highway will be expanding its offerings this summer when it adds the Blu Crab House and Raw Bar to its location.“We’ve always wanted to… Read more »
Ravens’ Oher Comes To Salisbury, Says He ‘Wouldn’t Change A Thing’
SALISBURY — Baltimore Ravens royalty came to Prince Street Elementary last week when Michael Oher visited the area.Last month Jason Miller, assistant principal at Prince Street Elementary School (PSES), announced that Oher would stop by in February for a student and staff book signing, as well as a public meet and greet. Students at PSES… Read more »
Model Block Property Acquired In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) last week acquired the latest piece in its proposed “model block” puzzle when the City Council approved the purchase of a property on Dorchester Street. The council on Monday approved the purchase of the two-story apartment building at 105 Dorchester Street for $410,000. Funding for the purchase… Read more »
Annual Program Recognizes 4-H Achievements
.BERLIN — Members, parents and leaders from the Worcester County’s 4-H Clubs and honored guests gathered recently at the Show Hill Lions Community Center in Snow Hill for the Annual Achievement Program. The occasion is an opportunity to recognize 4-H members, clubs and leaders for their accomplishments during the 2011 4-H year.The 4-H Clubs represented… Read more »
Annual Blues Jam Date Announced
SNOW HILL — The 5th Annual Snow Hill Blues Jam is set for Friday, April 20. The sell-out event offers the best in regional entertainment with Slim De Nunn & the Highrollers headlining this year. The opening act will be the Snow Hill All-Stars featuring Burley Strand. Once again Tom Mason will sell barbecue and… Read more »
AGH’s Medical Home Program Scores Formal Recognition
OCEAN CITY – Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) was recognized this month for its patient-centered medical home programs that currently benefit patients in many ways as well as attempt to lower medical costs in the future.During a meeting with The Dispatch on Monday, AGH announced that two of its primary care physician practices, Townsend Medical Center… Read more »