The weather forecast for October 19, in Ocean City, Maryland is:
[forecast]- 13/02/2014
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One-Month SUP Ocean Program Advances To Council
OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and Council will soon decide whether to give stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) access to the ocean starting the Monday after Labor Day until the end of the lifeguards’ season on Sept. 30. Last month the Recreation and Parks Commission directed the Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) to come up with a recommended pilot program that would safely allow SUP operators’ access to the ocean for … READ MORE
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Worcester Prep Kindergarten Students Celebrate Chinese New Year
Celebrating the Chinese New Year are Cathy Auxer’s Kindergarten students at Worcester Preparatory School. Pictured are Anisha Batra, George Sapna, Lena Parker, Michael Hebert, Minha Moinuddin, Stephen Carullo, Olivia Conaway, Addison McMillan, Lynden Prosser, Lilly Phillips and Layla Jenkins.
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What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Some unsettling facts about a past situation could come to light. And while you’d love to deal with it immediately, it’s best to get more information to support your case. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): A straightforward approach to a baffling situation is best. Don’t allow yourself to be drawn into an already messy mass of tangles and lies. Deal with it … READ MORE
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New Seafood Bill Mandates Origin Be Clearly Stated
OCEAN CITY — A bill introduced in the House of Delegates last week that would essentially require truth in advertising about the origin and species of food fish and shellfish offered for sale in the state, particularly Maryland blue crabs and crabmeat, could have broad implications for the scores of restaurants in the resort area along with watermen and seafood processors. Introduced in the House by 11 delegates, the … READ MORE
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Legislators Need To Ignore County’s Opposition
Worcester County’s opposition to a store owner’s request for legislation allowing a private liquor store in Berlin should come as no surprise. Additionally, it should have no relevance on whether legislation gets introduced in the Maryland General Assembly by local lawmakers. In a closed session vote last week that never should have taken place in private, the County Commissioners did what they like to do — deliberate and vote … READ MORE
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Seahawks Down Washington, Snow Hill
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team picked up two wins this week, beating Washington last Friday and Snow Hill on Tuesday to extend its winning streak to 10 games. The Seahawks beat Washington, 84-57, last Friday. Decatur led by six points at the half, then went on a 9-2 run to start the third quarter to open up what had been a tight game. Decatur led 54-45 going … READ MORE
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Tourism Officials Discuss Minimum Wage Hike’s Impact
OCEAN CITY – Tourism officials discussed this week the negative effects a proposed minimum wage increase would have on the summer resort. During this week’s Tourism Commission meeting, a discussion evolved over Ocean City tourism officials’ opposition to the minimum wage bill that was brought before the Senate on Tuesday. “There are five different bills being heard tomorrow, the Governors Minimum Wage Bill is the main one that everyone … READ MORE
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Study Reveals OC Skate Park Usage In Advance Of Budget Talks; An Average Of 31 Skaters Per Day Reported In OC
OCEAN CITY – A preliminary meeting with the newly formed Skate Park Committee this week revealed usage data at the Ocean Bowl Skate Park in advance of this spring’s budget discussions. “Last year, the council looked at possibly closing the skate park during the week as a cost reduction for budgetary concerns. It was met with stiff opposition so we backed off and decided to study it, and put … READ MORE
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Celebrating Black History Month: Spotlight on Eastern Shore Native Frederick Douglass
The Eastern Shore is a hotbed of historical sites, particularly those associated with the Civil War era and the abolition of slavery. One such star from the Eastern Shore is Frederick Douglass, best known as an abolitionist and a statesman. Douglass was born into slavery and given the name Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey. Other than these facts, there is little definitive information about the abolitionist’s infancy. For example, historians … READ MORE -
County, Berlin Differ Over Liquor Legislative Effort; County Votes To Oppose Private Liquor Store In Town
BERLIN — A push to allow private liquor retail sales in the town of Berlin is facing an uphill battle now that the Worcester County Commission has officially come out in opposition to the measure. The effort may not be dead in the water, however, as it has been endorsed by the Berlin Mayor and Council and remains on the radar of a state senator. In January, attorney Joe … READ MORE
