BERLIN — Town officials reflected this week after the passing of Mansfield “Sonny” Derrickson last Saturday.“He was very active … He was instrumental in a lot of things,” said Councilman Elroy Brittingham, a friend and neighbor of Derrickson’s.As owner of Sonny’s Barbershop on Flower Street since 1958, Derrickson developed a reputation as a leader in… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — BJ’s on the Water plans to build a roof deck to add dining area to the restaurant’s bay front.At last week’s Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Zoning Administrator Blaine Smith explained that the footprint of the alteration will not expand the existing footprint of the building. The second floor will include a… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) gave an update this week and, for some items, further presentations will be scheduled in the near future to return to the Mayor and City Council for an approved course of action.Fire Chief Chris Larmore started off his presentation reporting the department’s new fire boat is… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — Roughly three months after a federal jury entered a split decision of sorts in a discrimination lawsuit filed by an Ocean City Police Department sergeant, who alleged he was twice passed over for promotion to lieutenant when he was pressed into active military service with the Coast Guard, a federal judge last… Read more »

POCOMOKE — It’s springtime at the Delmarva Discovery Center (DDC).If you have never been inside of the Delmarva Discovery Center, there are plenty of opportunities in March for an introduction.On Saturdays, March 3, April 7 and May 5, visitors may choose their own admission price. Visitors will be given an envelope to return at the… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Developmental Corporation (OCDC) scored funding from the state this year to bolster two of its programs.Last week Executive Director Glenn Irwin learned the OCDC will receive grants for $50,000 for the façade program and $50,000 for the green building initiative program.“The OCDC is very pleased with our funding awards… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — The major sewer installation project that has disrupted traffic patterns throughout the winter and late fall should be concluding on schedule and is not expected to impact the resort’s upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Parade.Throughout the winter, the major sewer force main installation project has slogged steadily north on Philadelphia Ave. and Coastal… Read more »

ASSATEAGUE — Not only has Assateague Island National Seashore weathered the last few years of national economic turbulence, according to officials, business has been steadily improving.“We’ve seen a very slight increase [in visitors] over the last 3-4 years,” said Carl Zimmerman, management assistant for Assateague Island National Seashore.According to a recently released National Parks Service… Read more »

BERLIN — Plans to manage traffic around the Wal-Mart and Home Depot on Route 50 moved forward this week with the installation of a new signal at Holly Grove Rd. and the entrance to Glen Riddle.Prior to Tuesday’s new light, another, not yet operational, light was installed west of the shopping center.“They can move a… Read more »

BERLIN — After almost 15 years of success in Delaware, Contractors for a Cause (CFAC), a non-profit construction organization, has decided to set up shop in Worcester County.“They’ve done amazing things in Delaware,” said Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services (WYFCS) Director of Development and Donor Relations Stefanie Gordy.WYFCS, along with Diakonia, a transitional living… Read more »