OCEAN CITY – The history of Sunset Park and the direction the city intends for the bayside recreational area was the subject of a recent internal study intended to gauge future directives.A “Sunset Park Use, Analysis and Direction” plan prepared by Recreations and Parks Department was presented to the Recreation and Parks Commission last week.According… Read more »
OCEAN CITYMakai Condominiums42nd St. BaysideSat & Sun 10-4New Construction2BR & Studio CondosBen DawsonThe Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty410-603-2205OCEAN CITYSunset Island67th St & The BayOpen Sat & SunCondos, Townhomes,Single Family HomesLuxury Resort LivingTerry RileyVantage Resort Realty443-880-0512OCEAN CITYThe Gateway GrandTwo 48th StreetOceanfrontDaily 10-5Fully FurnishedPenthouse ResidencesThe Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty877-260-2710OCEAN CITYThe View57th St. BayfrontDaily 10-4New ConstructionDirect Bayfront3BR/2BA CondoDan ClaylandColdwell Banker410-726-5108OCEAN CITYCaptains… Read more »
SALISBURY – A shortfall in estimated Wicomico County jobs has created a shortfall in anticipated income tax revenue that county officials hope to fill by pulling funds from the Roads Department.According to Director of Finance Andy Mackel, income tax revenue estimates are based on a formula derived from the statistical relationship between the number of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The number of seals “hauling out” on local beaches is causing more than a few interactions with humans and pets, prompting the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) to reinforce the message about giving the annual visitors plenty of space and initiating a volunteer seal steward program.The MCBP works in concert with National… Read more »
28th StreetPit and Pub410-289-202028th St. & Coastal Hwy.Saturday, Jan. 25:Opposite Directions, 7 p.m.Every Sunday: CK the DJEvery Thursday:Local’s Dance PartyAdolfo’s410-289-400113th St. & The Boardwalk,In The Beach Plaza HotelFriday, Jan. 24:Rhonda Apple & Dale BrittAtlantic Hotel410-641-35892 North Main St., BerlinFriday, Jan. 24:Poole Brothers, 6 p.m.Every Monday:Earl BeardsleyBuxy’s Salty Dog410-289-097328th St. & Coastal Hwy.Closed Re-Open Feb. 13Captain’s… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Buoyed by the success of the inaugural Swim Ocean City event last summer, plans were announced this week for an expanded format this July, including a Stand-Up Paddleboard race and other kid-friendly activities.The inaugural Swim Ocean City event last summer, which featured a series of open ocean swimming races including a grueling… Read more »
Smart Meter ConcernsEditor:Delmarva Power has recently mailed a letter informing property owners that the utility company plans to replace traditional electric meters with Smart Meters throughout their service area. However, in that recent letter, Delmarva Power failed to inform customers that the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) issued an Order that allows customers to Opt-Out… Read more »
SNOW HILL — Hoping to eventually break even, the Recreation and Parks Department will be reducing financial aid offered and adding new non-program fees.Although never a profitable department for Worcester, Director Paige Hurley is optimistic that it might be able to switch from red to black ink in the near future. To facilitate that, the… Read more »
Joanne ShrinerStaff WriterOCEAN CITY –Tuesday’s snow storm left the resort with a mess on its hands as the state and Town of Ocean City partnered to work around the clock to at least have roadways become passable as soon as possible.Tuesday’s winter storm landed approximately 4 inches of snow in the resort area. With sustained… Read more »
NEWARK — The Tuesday night snowstorm followed by single-digit temperatures for much of the week led to a mid-winter break for Worcester County schools this week, but the decision-making process is complicated and not always popular, according to school officials.With an ominous forecast calling for a major winter storm and as much as four to… Read more »