The unruly and unsafe atmosphere that has dominated Cruisin weekend in recent years must be addressed in some fashion, but the reality is impact changes will prove difficult. The key here is bringing some sense of control to the mayhem because currently the weekend has spiraled into craziness.There has to be some way to reach… Read more »
BERLIN – The gift shop at Ocean City Brewing Company will not be adding its private label beach vodka to the inventory.The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) denied Ocean City Brewing Company’s request to sell its own brand of vodka in the establishment’s gift shop. BLC members told Josh Shores, owner of the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Despite final pleas from some, the Mayor and City Council passed the upcoming fiscal year budget based on a tax rate of 47.8 cents per $100 of assessed property value.On Monday evening, the council was presented the Fiscal Year 2016 Operating Budget for approval in its second and final reading.The budget is… Read more »
Three-day weekends any time of yearLooking back at baby pictures of my kidsPizza and a beer for dinnerConventional name spellingsA well-done hot dog right off the grillAvoiding traffic on back roadsCool spring morningsHumble professional athletesUnder Armour T-shirtsDisplays of gratitudeA good tee shot on the first hole
BERLIN – Town officials have approved plans for a summer basketball league set for Henry Park.The mayor and town council expressed support last Monday for a Flower Street basketball league proposed by Berlin resident William Johnson.“It’s very important kids have something to do,” Councilmember Lisa Hall said.She and the rest of the council approved Johnson’s… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Councilman Matthew James voiced ongoing concerns of the majority of the city’s free events taking place downtown again this summer.On Monday evening, the annual series of events, OC Beachlights, schedule came before the Mayor and City Council for approval.In December, the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) reviewed a proposal from TEAM Productions that… Read more »
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City held its Annual Kiwanis Italian Dinner at DeNovo’s Tratorria in Ocean Pines. The event was co-chaired by Stella Hartington and Jane Slotter. Working in the kitchen, from left, are Kiwanian Nate Pearson, DeNovo’s co-owner Bob Beck and Kiwanian Ted Vanvick and his, wife Charlene.
BERLIN – The town is working toward a solution to the ever-increasing pothole problem on Harrison Avenue.Following concerns voiced by numerous residents, Berlin Mayor Gee Williams said this week he was planning to meet with the owners of the Adkins Company to discuss the deteriorating section of Harrison Avenue owned by the store.“My responsibility is… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Local students got a glimpse of the array of careers in the arts available to them at Snow Hill Elementary School’s The Big Draw.The Big Draw, an annual event at the Snow Hill school, gives creative professionals a chance to share their careers with area children.“The students look forward to it,” Principal… Read more »
28th Street Pit and Pub410-289-202028th St. & Coastal Hwy.Friday, May 22: Higher EducationEvery Thursday: Locals’ Night With DJ BKAdolfo’s410-289-400113th St. & The Boardwalk,In The Beach Plaza HotelFriday, May 22 & Saturday, May 23: Apple & BrittEvery Monday: Bryan RussoAtlantic Hotel410-641-35892 North Main St., BerlinFriday, May 22: Damian KeavneyEvery Monday: Earl BeardsleyEvery Tuesday: Bob Miller On… Read more »