OCEAN CITY – Beginning on Monday, March 12, motorists traveling northbound on Coastal Highway at 49th Street will be rerouted to the bus lane as all three northbound lanes will be closed to enable work on the town’s sewer main project.The lane closure is necessary as the contractor working on the sewer main project along… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2012
Judge Urges Settlement In Clean Water Act Case
BERLIN — In a ruling with mixed results for the parties involved, a U.S. District Court judge in Baltimore last week again urged both sides in the ongoing legal battle involving a local farm to strike a settlement.In a statement this week, the Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT) said it, too, was interested in seeing a… Read more »
State’s Attorney Addresses Baby Ava Case Critics
BERLIN — In response to dozens of Facebook posts on the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s page in recent weeks, Beau Oglesby posted a statement on the social network last Friday addressing the situation involving Andre Kaczynski.Back in December, Kaczynski, while allegedly high on PCP, crashed into a vehicle on Coastal Highway in north Ocean City,… Read more »
Surprises Await Inside New Pink Building Along Route 50
BERLIN — Fashions For Less has moved into Berlin and is making its presence known with some unconventional marketing.“The pink building is an advertisement itself,” acknowledged owner Don McLane.Located off Route 50, across from Stephen Decatur High School, the brightly colored Fashions store specializes in fashion accessories, and Don McLane is confident that his business… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Joyce L. Kinion BISHOPVILLE — On Feb. 23, 2012, Joyce L. Kinion peacefully passed away at her home in Bishopville.She was the beloved wife of Les Kinion; beloved mother of Kathy, Dina and Cheryl Kinion; loving sister to Carol Jacobs; and loving friend to Tina Parlaman and Justine Keefe.For most of her life, Joyce worked… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town
Open Wed., Thurs. & Sat.: Shepherd’s Nook Thrift Shop9 a.m.-1 p.m., Community Church at Ocean Pines, Rte. 589 & Racetrack Rd., Berlin. Accepting donations of gently worn clothes and small household items.March 9: KC Bingo5 p.m., doors open; 6:30 p.m., games begin; rear of St. Luke’s Church, 9901 Coastal Hwy., O.C. Refreshments on sale. For… Read more »
Who’s Playing When And Where
Buxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Saturday, March 10: Aaron Howell Band Thursday, March 15: Tim Cypher DuoClarion Hotel 410-524-3535 10100 Coastal Hwy. Ocean Club: Friday, March 9 & Saturday, March 10: Power PlayFager’s Island 410-524-5500 60th St. in the Bay Deck: Friday, March 9: DJ Robcee Saturday, March 10: DJ… Read more »
Best Eats On The Beach
Fruitland-SalisburyRestaurant 213 213 N. Fruitland Blvd., Fruitland 410-677-4880 • www.restaurant213.comJust 20 minutes from Ocean Pines and Berlin, Restaurant 213 is worth the drive! Chef Jim Hughes has been serving celebrities worldwide for 25 years and was named a 2009 inductee to the coveted Distinguished Restaurants of North Ameri-ca awards, one of only 220 in North… Read more »
Department Loses K-9 Cop
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department is mourning the loss of veteran K-9 Jester, who passed away on Feb. 18, 2012, one day after his 11th birthday.Jester, who retired from the department in 2008, came to the OCPD from Augsburg, Germany, at which time he became the partner to Pfc. Christine (Plant) Kirkpatrick.Jester,… Read more »
Open Houses Of The 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 Makai Condominiums 42nd St. Bayside Daily 10-4 New Construction 2BR & Studio Condos Ben Dawson The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 410-603-2205WEST OCEAN CITY Sailor’s Watch Golf Course Road… Read more »