OCEAN CITY — Beverly Furst had a good feeling about combining her already successful “Pink Ribbon Classic 5K Run” with the American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” event, but the support and interest she’s received since the kickoff breakfast three weeks ago has been nothing short of extraordinary.”The energy behind ‘Making Strides’ is… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Berlin Farmers Market A Growing Tradition
BERLIN — The Berlin Farmers Market, a decades old tradition that brings together local growers and consumers, is larger this year than ever and still looking to expand.At an all-time high of vendors, with 18 showing up on most Fridays, the market has grown past offering only vegetables and produce. Seafood vendors sell clams and… Read more »
Berlin Wants Time Restrictions On Boarding Up Properties
BERLIN — The boards will be coming down in Berlin or property owners will face serious fines.The Berlin Mayor and Council decided Monday to propose changes to the town’s building codes, which will put a 30-day time limit on how long a property can remain boarded over. The limit is designed to still allow temporary… Read more »
Cargo Module Arrives At Wallops Island
WALLOPS — NASA and the private sector Orbital Sciences Corporation last week delivered the Cygnus spacecraft’s cargo module to the Wallops Island Flight Facility, marking another major milestone in the effort to develop transportation to the International Space Station.The Cygnus spacecraft will launch on Orbital’s Taurus II space launch vehicle from Wallops later this year… Read more »
Coast Guard Beacon Missing After Hurricane
OCEAN CITY — Perhaps one of the most visual reminders of Ocean City’s brush with Hurricane Irene last weekend is the absence of the U.S. Coast Guard beacon at the end of the north jetty at the Inlet.Town crews worked all week removing piles of sand from the Inlet lot and the Boardwalk, but missing… Read more »
Freeman Stage Eyes Big Weekend With Finale Near
SELBYVILLE – This Labor Day weekend will begin the Freeman Stage 2011 season conclusion with a spectacular line-up and a big bang.The Freeman Stage is an outdoor venue located in the Bayside community off Route 54. It was created by the Joshua Freeman Foundation in 2008 and this weekend wraps up the stage’s 2011 season… Read more »
One Armed Robber Caught, Another Sought
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) this week arrested one Berlin man wanted in connection with an armed robbery in the resort last month, while another, considered possibly armed and dangerous, remained at large as of mid-week.On Aug. 17, OCPD was flagged down by the victim of an assault in the area… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town
Sept. 2: KC BingoDoors open 5 p.m.; games begin, 6:30 p.m.; 9901 Coastal Hwy., O.C. Refreshments will be on sale. For more information, 410-524-7994.Sept. 2-4: 18th Annual Labor Day Art & Craft FestivalFriday: Noon-5 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 40th St., O.C. Excellent quality show featuring both local… Read more »
Who’s Playing When & Where
Burger’s Surf’s Up Cafe 410-723-2007 • 5401 Coastal Hwy. Friday, Sept. 2: Catfish Bernie Neise, 5-8 p.m.; Lime Green Band, 8 p.m.-midnight.Buxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-0973 • 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Sept. 2: TBA Saturday, Sept. 3: Electric Co. Sunday, Sept. 4: DJ Wax, 10 p.m.Caribbean bar & grill 410-289-0837 • Just Off The… Read more »
Best Eats On The Beach
West Ocean City- Berlin Ocean Pines-FruitlandAssateague crab house & Carryout Rte. 611, Assateague Island • 410-641-4330On the way to visit the ponies of Assateague, stop by this rustic crab house. Enjoy Maryland crabs by the dozen or try the all-you-can-eat specials including snow crab legs. Their extensive menu features various appetizers, fresh fish, seafood, steaks,… Read more »