There seemed to be a lot of folks patting themselves on the backs this week after a package of new sex offender bills was signed into law in Annapolis.Pardon us if we don’t jump for joy over something that does not guarantee any child is safer today than they were four months ago when a… Read more »
Go Forward With No DrawbridgeEditor:Ocean City has complained for years about the Route 50 drawbridge. The City Council, in reversing themselves on the 45-foot high bridge, shows the short sightedness in their recent vote. The traffic problems will not get better with either of the drawbridge designs they now favor. Any time you are dealing… Read more »
When settling a stalemate, a telltale sign the right call was made is when neither side is thrilled with the outcome. That can sum up the situation involving the property on 64th Street. Ocean City and property owner Rick Laws have come to an unofficial agreement to transfer ownership of the land for $5.1 million…. Read more »
OCEAN CITY — As the City Council continues to look for the ace in the hole in regards to saving more money in the budget, the issue of more paid parking throughout the resort continues to be proverbially sitting at the table.This week, a new idea was pitched and it appears to make a lot… Read more »
707 Sports Bar & Grille 410-213-950712702 Old Bridge Road, West OC Friday, May 7: OvertimeEvery Saturday: Karaoke With Hey MickAngler, The410-289-7424 • Talbot St. On the bay Saturday, May 22 & Sunday, May 23:Nate ClendenenBuxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-0973 • 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Tuesday, May 11: Joey Harkum, Streett & Jenn GrinelsWednesday, May 12:… Read more »
Snapshots of Those Lending A Helping Hand Throughout the Community
Maryland’s flag hanging off a house Elaborate Derby hats An old brick chimney Lazy weekend mornings Taking my kids on a walk Seafood and eggs for breakfast How a goofy puppy runs around Rocking chairs on a porch A storm to cap off a hot day Baby birds chirping The character of an old pickup
Virginia Holland NicollOCEAN CITY – Virginia Holland Nicoll, 101, of Salisbury, departed this life on Feb. 10, 2010, at the Wicomico Nursing Home. She was born on July 25, 1908, in Whaleyville and was the daughter of Dr. Charles A. Holland and his wife, Abbie White Holland.In 1916, the Holland family moved to Berlin where… Read more »
I never imagined how much 8 p.m. would mean to me. There’s no way to say it without sounding cold but by the time this hour comes every night I am ready for my little toddler to go to bed. All you parents fully understand what I mean here. Parenting is exhausting.My kids are the… Read more »
BERLIN – Local law enforcement officials this week are looking for a suspect who swiped an expensive bottle of champagne this week from an Ocean Pines area liquor store.Around 5:30 p.m., a Maryland State Police (MSP) trooper responded to the Barley, Hops and Grapes package goods store on Racetrack Rd. near Ocean Pines for a… Read more »