OCEAN CITY – Following a sharp increase in pedestrian crashes last summer, a new Walk Smart campaign has been initiated to spread pedestrian safety awareness in Ocean City starting this summer.On Tuesday afternoon, Karen Waggoner of the Maryland Highway Safety Office came before the Mayor and City Council to request permission for projects sent forward… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2013
New West Ocean City Hotel Planned
OCEAN CITY — A revised site plan for a proposed 78 unit Holiday Inn Express in west Ocean City breezed through the Worcester County Planning Commission last week.The commission has seen previous versions of the site plan and expressed some reservations about the layout of the facility. Land planner Bob Hand told the commission that… Read more »
Boardwalk Tram Wraps Weighed
OCEAN CITY – A proposal by an essential spice in most households of Maryland to be featured on Ocean City’s Boardwalk trams was turned down this week until further research takes place on the value of the advertising space.The town’s current vehicle advertising agency, Direct Media, requested approval to expand saleable advertising space on Ocean… Read more »
Dental Clinic Eyes Future Growth
BERLIN — With a two-year anniversary approaching next month, the Worcester County Dental Clinic in Berlin is planning an advertising campaign to increase awareness of the services offered.“I still feel like the community doesn’t know we’re here yet,” said Clinic Director Krista Hill. “Not everybody knows we’re here.”Located on William Street, the clinic serves youth… Read more »
Gun, Cocaine Arrest
BERLIN — A Connecticut man was arrested on drug and weapons charges last week after getting his vehicle stuck in a water-filled ditch along Route 113.Last Friday, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area of Route 113 and Porter’s Crossing to assist a motorist who had gotten his 2013 Ford truck stuck in… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: County To Keep Berlin Liquor Store Open For Now
BERLIN — Worcester County Department of Liquor Control (DLC) officials confirmed this week that contrary to rumors there are currently no immediate plans to close the county Liquor Mart located in Berlin.DLC Director Bob Cowger said Wednesday that the fate of the Berlin location will not be decided until after the upcoming tourism season.“The Berlin… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Miriam Nichols Smith OCEAN CITY — Miriam Nichols Smith, age 80, died on March 1, 2013.Born June 25, 1932, at Federalsburg, Md., she was the daughter of the late Raymond “Pix” Nichols and Stella Craft Nichols.Mrs. Smith graduated from Federalsburg High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington College in 1953. She… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town
Every Sunday: Morning Worship8 a.m. & 11 a.m., Traditional Worship; 9:30 a.m., Contemporary Worship; St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A, 10301 Coastal Hwy., O.C. For more information, 410-524-7474.Open Monday-Saturday: Atlantic United Methodist Church Thrift Shop 10 a.m.-2 p.m., AUMC, 105, 4th Street, O.C. For more info, 410-289-4458.Open Wednesday-Saturday: Shepherd’s Nook Thrift Shop9 a.m.-1 p.m., Community Church… Read more »
Who’s Playing When And Where
19th hole bar & Grille, the 410-213-9204 Corner of Rte. 611 & Sunset Ave., West OC Friday, March 15: Chris Button Saturday, March 16: Scott Glorioso, 1-5 p.m.; Walt Farozic, 6-10 p.m.28th Street Pit and Pub 410-289-2020 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Saturday, March 16: Slim DeNunn & The High Rollers, 1-5 p.m. Every Thursday:… Read more »
Best Bites 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 America awards, one of only 220 in North… Read more »