OCEAN CITY — Worcester County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic this week briefed the Ocean City Mayor and Council on a wide variety of county issues pertinent to the resort including the ongoing dispute over the 911 operating system, a new state recycling law for special events and the future of the county-run Department of Liquor Control.Mitrecic,… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2015
Fiddlers Setup Bothers Some Merchants
BERLIN – The excitement surrounding last weekend’s Fiddlers Convention was not shared by everyone in Berlin.Several South Main Street business owners voiced concerns about the lackluster weekend they experienced, something they say was due to the barricades at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Main Street.“It was a ghost town down here,” said Ruth Koontz… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Wendy Joan BuntingOCEAN CITY — Wendy Joan Bunting, 46, of Ocean City, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.Born in Salisbury she was the daughter of the late Dr. Franklin Colligan and Diana Colligan.She was a 1987 graduate of Parkside High School and a 1992 graduate of Salisbury… Read more »
Chambers Partner To Continue Prayer Breakfast Tradition
OCEAN CITY — The 2016 Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will be presented by the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce, the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, the Snow Hill Chamber of Commerce and the Pocomoke Chamber of Commerce.It was announced last year that after 25 years Bruce Spangler would be retiring… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week
FENWICK ISLANDSwann Cove WestDaily 12-6New ConstructionSingle Family Homes5 Floor PlansUp to 5BR/3BA3000SF/2-Car GarageRyan Homes302-988-1905BETHANY BEACHForest LandingDaily 12-6Carriage/Villa HomesIn Preserved AreaUp to 4BR/2500SFFirst Class Amenities3 Miles to BeachRyan Homes302-539-3462OCEAN CITYThe Gateway GrandOceanfront 48th StreetDaily 10-5Fully Furnished3-4BR/3BACondos & PenthousesThe Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty877-260-2710OCEAN CITYThe View57th St. BayfrontDaily 10-4New ConstructionDirect Bayfront3BR/2BA CondoDan ClaylandColdwell Banker410-726-5108WEST OCEAN CITYSeaside VillageGolf Course RoadDaily… Read more »
Two Appointed To School’s Board
BERLIN – The Board of Trustees of Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) recently welcomed two new Board members, Steve Green of Berlin and Steve Hammond of West Fenwick Island. Both have been extensively involved in the school for years.Born in Salisbury, Green grew up in Ocean City/Berlin since the age of 12. He graduated with a… Read more »
Atlantic General Announces Community Flu Clinic Dates
BERLIN – Frequent handwashing and avoiding close contact with those who are sick certainly helps but, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the best way to prevent the flu is getting a flu vaccine each year.As a service to the community’s health, Atlantic General Hospital/Health System is again providing community flu… Read more »
Mallards Split Pair This Week
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity soccer team fell to Laurel, 2-1, on the road on Tuesday in a non-conference game to continue an up and down start to the early season.Last Friday, the Mallards beat Delmarva Christian, 5-1, in the second of six straight road games. On Monday, the road warriors were back in action… Read more »
Sunfest Kite Festival’s 38th Annual Event Underway In OC
OCEAN CITY — See the skyline of Ocean City explode with color at this weekend’s Sunfest Kite Festival, Sept. 25-27 on the famous downtown Boardwalk.Celebrating its 38th year, this world-class event is recognized as one of the top 100 most popular venues on the planet, according to event organizers.All are welcome to witness and participate… Read more »
Two Pines Bridges Require Significant Repairs
BERLIN – Ocean Pines officials are evaluating repair and replacement options for two of the community’s bridges.Following a 2014 report that revealed the bridge on Ocean Parkway and the bridge on Clubhouse Drive each had a Bridge Sufficiency Rating (BSR) below 50, options are being explored.“We didn’t receive the reports until June of this year,”… Read more »