OCEAN CITY – The Cork Bar was torn down this week after over a half a century in the same spot in a building dating back to the 1920s, but few tears were shed because the popular bar in the very heart of old town Ocean City will be back in a few months with… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2007
Ocean City Hoops Court Specifics Questioned
OCEAN CITY – Discussion surrounding the basketball courts at the proposed Downtown Recreation Complex continued at a Recreation and Parks meeting this week as complaints over the compromised court length were heard.Pete Wimbrow III came before the Recreation and Parks Committee in July to voice concerns over the length of the new basketball courts at… Read more »
OC Drug Dealer Sentenced To 15 Years
SNOW HILL – A Princess Anne man with a known history of drug dealing in the resort got the book thrown at him this week in Worcester County Circuit Court when he was sentenced to 15 years in prison, including the first 10 without the possibility of parole, following an arrest in Ocean City last… Read more »
National Retailer Granted Sign Exception
SNOW HILL – Despite a site plan approval from last winter requiring uniform signs at White Marlin Mall, shopping center management asked Worcester County for an exception to that condition last week’s Planning Commission meeting.A new anchor tenant, home goods store Bed Bath and Beyond, would like to use its nationally recognized logo instead of… Read more »
Local Participants Advance In NFL’s Annual Contest
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department had another successful turnout this year at the annual NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick Contest.On Sept. 24, nearly 20 children lined up at Northside Park to see who had what it takes to guarantee their participation in the sectional competitions at Preston Elementary School,… Read more »
Big Weekend Helps Coastal Bays Near Goal
BERLIN – The combination of the Coastal Bays’ triathlon on Saturday, Fager’s Island charity cookout on Sunday and incredible local generosity has put Coastal Bays closer to their goal of raising $250,000 by Dec. 15.In January an anonymous donor gave the Coastal Bays Program $500,000 with a pledge to give another $500,000 if the program… Read more »
Berlin Council To Keep Water Limits
BERLIN – Water restrictions laid down in mid-August will stay in place, the Berlin Mayor and Council decided this week.“We’re still in a very dry situation. Even the state’s concerned,” said Mayor Tom Cardinale. “Our water situation is serious. That’s all I can say.”The council considered dropping the restrictions, despite the continuing low water levels,… Read more »
Berlin Council Looks To Tackle Noise Complaints
BERLIN – Live music outside the Atlantic Hotel and continuously running refrigeration units at the icehouse have prompted the town of Berlin to think about buying a decibel meter and getting more specific with the town noise ordinance.Councilwoman Ellen Lang reported to the council this week that she has had several citizen complaints over recurring… Read more »
Attempted Murderer Could Get 25 Years
SNOW HILL – A Salisbury man arrested on attempted murder and other charges last May after holding his long-time girlfriend against her will for several hours and strangling her several times to the point she lost consciousness was convicted of first-degree assault last week in Worcester County Circuit Court and now faces as many as… Read more »
Opinions Heard On Outdoor Display Regs
OCEAN CITY – Several local business owners gathered at a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday night to weigh in on the review of existing regulations and procedures for outdoor displays. Outdoor displays of merchandise are commonplace in Ocean City, particularly along the Boardwalk, where merchandise and signs are displayed, sometimes in… Read more »