Wicomico To Host National SeriesSALISBURY — – At a press conference held on Thursday, April 24, Wicomico County and the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) unveiled details on a national sports marketing event coming to Delmarva this May.USSSA Vice President of Fast Pitch Bill Dowell and Wicomico County Director of Administration Wayne Strausburg announced… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2014
Resort Approves Downtown Watersports Use Request
OCEAN CITY – Despite concerns over the watersport operation jiving with the construction of a proposed restaurant, the Sea Rocket’s request for a new five-year contract at its current downtown site was approved this week.Applicant Graham Bostic of the Sea Rocket requested the Mayor and City Council’s approval of a conditional use to permit water-related… Read more »
Financial Literacy Program At Decatur Making A Difference
BERLIN — Enrollment in Stephen Decatur High School’s (SDHS) EverFi Inc. financial literacy program is holding steady with the third class of students graduating last week. The program is going strong under the direction of teacher Kurt Marx, who stepped in when the program was struggling to find a guiding hand.“This is the second year… Read more »
Chesapeake Crab Survey Results Disappoint
BERLIN — In another lingering effect of the long, cold winter in the region, the results of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ 2014 blue crab winter dredge survey released this week indicate the area’s favorite crustacean population has dipped below what is deemed safe in certain indicators.There was good news and bad news in… Read more »
Resort Properties Being Rented In R-1 Districts Called ‘Big Problem’
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City planners this week discussed the renting of single-family homes in areas zoned strictly residential and all of the issues associated with the growing problem.The issue was broached by former long-time Planning Commissioner Dr. Geoff Robbins, who pointed out many properties in the town’s R-1 zoning designation are being rented to… Read more »
New Marriott Hotel Moves Ahead To City Council; Neighbors Express Parking, Traffic Concerns
OCEAN CITY — Despite some concerns over traffic, the view of the building from Route 90 and the potential impact on neighboring properties, the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday approved the site plan for a new 142-unit hotel on the bayside at 62nd Street.The new Marriott’s Residence Inn is proposed for the… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Charles William GrinathBERLIN — Charles William Grinath, 66, of Powellville passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, in his home.He was born in Baltimore on Nov. 5, 1947 to the late Lillian Mae and Charles W. Grinath.After Charlie graduated from Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School, he was drafted into the U.S. Army where he… Read more »
Six Injured In Fenwick Accident; Vehicle Struck Police SUV, Overturned
FENWICK ISLAND — Six people were injured in a multi-vehicle collision on Coastal Highway in Fenwick Island last Thursday night after a vehicle overturned after striking a Fenwick Island Police SUV engaged in a traffic stop.Around 9:45 p.m. last Thursday, a 33-year-old Fenwick Island police officer was conducting a traffic stop on a driver suspected… Read more »
Fireworks Added To Beach Lights Weekly Events, Sundaes In Park
OCEAN CITY — The OC Beach Lights Spectacular will return to Ocean City this summer beginning later this month on Memorial Day weekend.These shows feature lasers, lights, video, music and special effects all displayed on a five-story tall giant beach ball. Fireworks will be added this year to the nightly display.These shows will be lighting… Read more »
Annual Worcester Green Awards Presented
OCEAN CITY — Worcester County Tourism named the 2014 Worcester Green Award winners during the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association dinner meeting April 24.Worcester Green awards are given to area businesses and individuals dedicated to implementing sustainable environmental practices, such as water conservation, wastewater management, alternative transportation, recycling, energy conservation, on-site renewable energy production, use of… Read more »