SNOW HILL — The calendar says spring but Mother Nature missed the memo, as another snowstorm closed Worcester and Wicomico Public Schools again on Wednesday. However, this week’s closing shouldn’t impact the planned last day of school, June 13, for either county.With its 10 closure days so far, Worcester will be asking the state to… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2014
Berlin Council News In Brief
BERLIN — At this week’s Berlin Mayor and Council meeting school safety communication was discussed, a purchase power auction was authorized, reports of park vandalism were reviewed and the importance of volunteerism was recognized, among over items.School Response PlanReview UnderwayAn effort is currently underway to better unite various response plans in Worcester County in the… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town
Every Saturday & Sunday,Now-April 27: Pancake Breakfast9 a.m.-1 p.m., Ocean City Municipal Airport Terminal Building. To benefit the Huey Veteran’s Memorial Display. Pan-cakes, eggs, bacon, sausage. Suggest-ed donation is $5. For more info, 410-213-2471 or 410-726-7207.Every Sunday: Morning Worship8:30 a.m., contemporary; 10 a.m., traditional, Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 4th St., O.C. For more info, 410-289-7430.Every… Read more »
Council Defends Move To Outsource Pay, Benefits Study
OCEAN CITY – A debate of a recently approved compensation and benefits study was reignited this week as citizens came before the Mayor and City Council questioning the decision.A couple of weeks ago, the Mayor and City Council approved outsourcing a study of Ocean City’s current pay and benefits, despite some thoughts expressed to have… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week
WEST OCEAN CITYVillas at Inlet IsleMon-Fri 11-3Sat&Sun 10-4Waterfront THs3BR/4BAPJ AldridgeThe Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty410-251-7562OCEAN CITYThe Gateway GrandTwo 48th StreetOceanfrontDaily 10-5Fully FurnishedPenthouse ResidencesThe Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty410-723-6290OCEAN CITYThe View57th St. BayfrontDaily 10-4New ConstructionDirect Bayfront3BR/2BA CondoDan ClaylandColdwell Banker410-726-5108OCEAN CITYCaptains Quarters627A Bayshore DrSat & Sun 11-2Direct Bayfront3BR/3BA THThe Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty410-524-6400OCEAN CITYSunset Island67th St & The BayOpen Sat & SunCondos,… Read more »
OC Museum Donates Original Logbook To National Archives
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Museum Society recently donated a digital copy of the original Ocean City Station Logbook to the National Archives in Philadelphia, Pa.Scanning of this logbook was made possible by the Nabb Research Center in Salisbury. This book gives a handwritten account of all of the activity at the Ocean City… Read more »
Burbage Park Remains Berlin Program Open Space Priority
BERLIN — The Berlin Mayor and Council approved their annual Program Open Space (POS) allocation “wish list” this week.While the funds have been a huge help in the past, funding has dried over the last several years and even if Maryland finds itself in a full economic recovery, there’s no guarantee that the money will… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes isn’t easy for you. But if you do it, you’ll gain a better perspective of what you need to do to achieve your goals. Be open to new ideas.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): There are still some problems you might have to… Read more »
Berlin Council Hears Natural Gas Project Update
BERLIN — The conversion of properties in Berlin from propane to natural gas is nearing the halfway mark with a soft completion date set for July 1.Total conversion of Worcester County, however, is still a work in progress with even ballpark estimates anticipating five to seven years before the project is finished.The conversion is being… Read more »
Councilman Serving On Tax Differential Work Group
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Councilman Dennis Dare is working with a work group formed by the Maryland Municipal League to address the ongoing battle of tax differentials throughout the State of Maryland.At the conclusion of Monday evening’s Mayor and City Council legislative meeting, Dare announced several months ago he was asked by the Maryland… Read more »