OCEAN CITY – Site plans for two more brand-name hotels within two miles of each other in Ocean City were approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission last week.The first will be the final phase of the redevelopment at the 45th Street On The Bay, formerly known as 45th Street Village. A five-story, 120-room hotel… Read more »
BERLIN – Shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday, there was hardly a car in the parking lot at Buckingham Elementary School. Aside from a custodian doing yard work, the typically bustling school was quiet.It was just before children began making their appearance for the 8:30 a.m. school day start that teachers began to arrive. They huddled… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A townhouse was severely damaged but only one minor injury was reported during a major residential fire on Jamestown Rd. in north Ocean City early Monday morning.Around 2 a.m. on Monday, Ocean City Communications received a call coming from a three-unit, two-story townhouse on Jamestown Rd. in the area of 116th Street…. Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A petition to referendum seeking a tax decrease is entering the signature verification process, but it is the Town of Ocean City’s legal opinion the substance of the petition will violate state law.On Tuesday afternoon, Ocean City Taxpayers for Social Justice (OCTSJ) submitted a petition to lower Ocean City’s tax rate to… Read more »
BERLIN – The community will honor the nation’s heroes with a Memorial Day ceremony at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial Monday.On May 25, area residents are invited to recognize those who have served their country with an 11 a.m. ceremony at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines.“This is a very special ceremony that… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Departments spring 4v4 flag football league continued last week with a full slate of games at Northside Park.After the first two weeks of the season, the Eastside Mafia sits atop the standings with a 5-1 record. The Bull Assassins are a close second with a 4-2 record,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania man and a juvenile were arrested last weekend after swiping an entire ATM machine from a downtown Ocean City parking lot.Around 4 a.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police responded to the area of Somerset Street and Baltimore Ave. for a reported theft in progress. When officers arrived, they observed two… Read more »
At its general membership meeting on May 7, the Women’s Club of Ocean Pines presented $3,300 in college scholarships. Scholarships were awarded to Teri Adelhardt, Gabrielle Evans and Danielle Gelinas from Stephen Decatur High School in recognition of their academic achievements, extra-curricular involvement and dedication to their community. Pictured, from left, are Scholarship Chair Donna… Read more »
Star Charities is gearing up for the annual Western Night at the Casino at Ocean Downs in Berlin on July 9 with this year’s proceeds to benefit Parkinson’s Disease research. Tickets are $26 and can be purchased from Star Charities founder Anna Foultz at 410-641-7667 or volunteer Barbara Mazzei at 410-208-0430. Pictured, from left, are… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team’s bid for a state championship and a perfect season ended with a heart-breaking 10-7 loss to Baltimore-area powerhouse Century in the title game on Wednesday, but the loss did little to tarnish what was a remarkable season for the Seahawks.Decatur entered the state championship game against Century as… Read more »