FENWICK ISLAND – With an uptick in special events seeking to be held in Fenwick Island, town officials approved more stringent guidelines earlier this month.In October, the Special Events sections of the Town Code were amended on first reading. Councilman William Weistling stated changes were recommended to the Charter and Ordinance Committee by then Sgt…. Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2014
OC Indoor Soccer Action Continues
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s Adult Indoor Soccer League continued last week with a full slate of games at Northside Park. The following is a quick look at some of the action:• The Cure 8- The Misfits 0: Sunny Aroh and Colby Townsend each scored two goals for The Cure in… Read more »
Report Finds Total OC Crime Down 2% After 11 Months
OCEAN CITY – As the end of the year nears, Ocean City Police Department statistics continue to report an overall decrease in Part 1 Crime, although calls for service in November increased compared to last year.According to the report, November’s total calls for service, including traffic stops, business checks and assistance to citizens, totaled 4,220,… Read more »
Carozza Appointed To Appropriations Committee
OCEAN CITY — Among the 12 freshmen delegates named to the all-important House Appropriations Committee in Annapolis was Delegate-Elect Mary Beth Carozza from District 38C.While Carozza will, at least initially, be a foot soldier on the Appropriations Committee, her appointment is considered a significant score for the Lower Shore and the district she represents, which… Read more »
Berlin Committee Exploring ‘Movies On Main Street’ Program
BERLIN – A downtown movie program could be the latest attraction to come to Berlin.The concept of “Movies on Main Street” is being pursued by the Berlin Arts and Entertainment Committee.“We’ve been trying to bring different arts to the community,” said Heather Layton, president of the committee.Layton said outdoor movies always seemed to be popular… Read more »
The Resorter … Revisited
Winter of 1972Issue HighlightsGranny’s Pub on 16th Street was proud to be open seven days all winter with three brands of draft beer and 10 pizza varieties.Among the men’s fashion lines being carried at Alice Krick’s La Riviera, located in the new Fountainhead Towers on 117th Street, were Damon International, Geoffrey Beene and Oleg Cassini.In… Read more »
Public Hearing Set For Berlin Design Review Concept
BERLIN – An ordinance introduced this week is expected to give the Berlin Planning Commission more control over future commercial development.The ordinance would add “architectural design review” to the section of the town code concerning site design and would outline the planning commission’s role in making sure proposed commercial development complemented the town’s historic architecture.“We’ve… Read more »
Major Uptick In Stunned Turtles Reported Along Coast
OCEAN CITY — The “cold-stunned” sea turtle phenomena has resurfaced up and down the east coast with over 1,000 reported strandings in the last couple of weeks, and although there have been no reported cases in Maryland on Assateague or in Ocean City, marine animal rescue crews in the region are on high alert.Over the… Read more »
Ocean City Girls Basketball Continues
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s girls winter basketball league continued last week with several games at Northside Park. The following in a quick look at some of the action:• OC Parrotheads 11- Taylor’s Restaurant 9: Brittyn Leonard led all scorers with seven points, while Jessica Delisi pitched in five.• Baja Amusement… Read more »
Arrest Made In House Burglary, Vehicle Break-Ins
OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City man was arrested on first-degree burglary and other charges last week after police connected him to an alleged break-in at a residence after which he claimed to be a witness to a spree of vehicle burglaries in the same area.On Dec. 10, Ocean City Police responded to a reported… Read more »