BERLIN – For the second consecutive year, the town of Berlin has received a grant from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to bolster façade restoration within the town. This year, Berlin was awarded $50,000, down from $75,000 last year.The program, which encourages residents of Berlin with historic property to keep the town… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2010
Natural Causes Ruled In Mysterious Death In Resort
OCEAN CITY – The Maryland Medical Examiner’s Office this week confirmed the cause of death of a Pennsylvania man found unconscious between buildings in the area of 17th Street in early September was the result of natural causes, likely heart disease.Around 3 a.m. on Sept. 7, Ocean City police responded to 17th Street and Coastal… Read more »
One Year Ago, Storm Ravaged Area Beaches
OCEAN CITY – This time last year Ocean City faced the worst storm in over a decade, as the dune system in many areas was destroyed but credited with saving millions of dollars of damage.Last year’s storm hit on Nov. 13, 2009.“We lost all the east side sand fence, about a third of the dune… Read more »
Students Hear Veteran’s Message About Serviec
BERLIN – “Kids should honor veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Stephen Decatur Middle School (SDMS) eighth grader Hunter Cox, after an assembly where his 91-year-old grandfather Austin Cox, Sr., a decorated World War II Veteran of the 29th Infantry Division, addressed students on Veteran’s Day.Cox added, “Without the service of our veterans,… Read more »
Toys For Tots Campaign About To Start
OCEAN CITY – Around this time of year, local restaurants come together to raise money and collect toys for the annual Toys for Tots drive, sponsored by the First State Detachment Marine Corp League.According to Toys for Tots history, the first Toys for Tots campaign took place in Los Angeles during Christmas in 1947. Major… Read more »
Council To Hear Air Show Date Recommendation
OCEAN CITY – The Tourism Advisory Board will come before the Mayor and City Council next month to recommend the OC Air Show be held the second weekend of June 2011.A few weeks ago, OC Air Show Coordinator Bryan Lilley approached the Mayor and City Council to present the pros and cons on the potential… Read more »
What’s Going On Around Town
Nov. 26: Holy Savior/KC BingoDoors open 6 p.m.; games begin, 7 p.m.; 9901 Coastal Hwy., O.C. Re-freshments will be on sale. For more information, 410-524-7994.Nov. 27: Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser8-10 a.m., Applebee’s Grill & Bar, 12849 Ocean Gateway, O.C. To benefit the Friendship U.M.C. Adult S.S. Class. Cost: $6.50, person; kids 10 and under, $4.50. For… Read more »
Open Houses This Week
WEST OCEAN CITY Bay Point Plantation Rt589/Gum Point Rd Daily 10-5 Waterfront Estate Lots in 142 Acre Preserve Kevin Decker The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 443-235-6552OCEAN CITY Coconut Malorie 60th Street Bayfront Open Daily 1BR w/ Views Jim White ReMax Premier Properties 410-726-9026OCEAN CITY Makai Condominiums 42nd St. Bayside Daily 10-4 New Construction 2BR &… Read more »
Who’s Playing Where And When
707 Sports Bar & Grille 410-213-9507 12702 Old Bridge Road, West OC Friday, Nov. 26: Crowded Outhouse, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Every Saturday: Karaoke with Hey Mick, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.Buxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Nov. 26: TBA Saturday, Nov. 27: Aaron Howell BandClarion Hotel 410-524-3535 10100 Coastal Hwy. Ocean Club:… Read more »
Adventures In fatherhood
Diaper changes are serious business around my house. After 2 ½ years of multiple diaper changes every day, it’s gotten quite old I must admit.While I do not want to rush or wish any part of my kids’ lives away, I am anxious for the time they will be out of diapers.It will be a… Read more »