The Knickerbocker Ferry passes through the Route 50 Bridge in February 1971. Planned as a floating shopping mall with two restaurants and a 200-seat movie theater, the former Staten Island, N.Y. Ferry met with nothing but disaster during her three-and-a-half year stint in Ocean City.Owned by the Washington-based company, Ferryboat Ltd., the boat got stuck… Read more »
SNOW HILL — A review of Worcester County’s five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) drew questions from citizens on big-ticket projects like a new Berlin library, school construction and an expansion of the Showell Park, but elected officials defended their record of fiscal conservancy and reminded the public that a CIP is just a “wish list.”The… Read more »
BERLIN- The Beach Lacrosse Program, which is about to enter its 21st season in Worcester County, is now holding registration and has a few events planned for this month and next.Beach Lacrosse is the original youth lacrosse program in the county and was founded in 1994, providing the very first spring season of organized youth… 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 CITYEleven… Read more »
Every Saturday & Sunday,Now-April 27: Pancake Breakfast9 a.m.-1 p.m., Ocean City Municpal Airport Terminal Building. To benefit the Huey Veteran’s Memorial Display. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage. Suggested donation is $5. For more information, 410-213-2471 or 410-726-7207.Every Sunday: Morning Worship8:30 a.m., contemporary; 10 a.m., traditional, Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 4th St., O.C. For more info, 410-289-7430.Every… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City has earned a place on the State of Maryland’s list of Sustainable CommunitiesIn total, 17 Maryland communities were recognized for their efforts to join the statewide initiative to strengthen reinvestment and revitalizing in Maryland’s older neighborhoods.“Sustainable Communities seek to conserve resources, provide green spaces and parks for… Read more »
BERLIN — Steven Taylor officially took over the leadership role of Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services (WYFCS) this week after the planned departure of former Executive Director Teresa Fields.WYFCS has been providing family therapy and other related youth services in the area for nearly 30 years. Fields played a vital role in creating the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City officials were questioned this week over the town’s off-season marketing approach while businesses are closing their doors during the winter months.At the conclusion on Monday evening’s Mayor and City Council regular session, Tony Christ, spokesperson for Ocean City Taxpayers for Social Justice, came before the council to gauge opinion on… Read more »
Dingwall Dinner A SuccessEditor:The Noel Community’s 16th Annual Dinner in loving memory of Father David Dingwall was a success.Over the past six weeks, there have been many tears and prayers. Our local community of individuals, churches, businesses and civic groups came together to provide the needed food and companionship on Christmas Day. With your support,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With the calendar flipping from 2013 to 2014 last week, the real estate market in Ocean City and across the Lower Shore continues to show marked signs of improvement and the promise of a return to stability after a decade of sharp peaks and deep valleys.The final real estate numbers for December… Read more »