OCEAN CITY — The town’s amusement overlay district will be expanding despite a last-ditch effort by a downtown property owner to have one of the parcels proposed for inclusion left out.The Mayor and Council on Monday approved on second reading an ordinance amending the amusement overlay district, which allows certain uses not permitted in other… Read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2015
Sunset Park Closure Still Being Debated In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — After months of debate, it remains uncertain what, if anything, will be done in terms of closing Sunset Park during nighttime hours.In a debate that began at the Police Commission level in the fall and continued at the Recreation and Parks Committee level and ultimately before the Mayor and Council, resort officials… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week
OCEAN CITY1543 Teal DriveMallard Island15th St. BaysideSun 12-24BR/3BA HomeCharming Cape CodLauren BuntingBunting Realty410-422-9899FENWICK 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…. Read more »
Things To Do Around Town
Every 1st Friday: Star Charities Volunteers Meet 10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. For more information, 410-641-7667.Every Saturday: Weekly Farmers Market 8 a.m.-1 p.m., White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Year-round featuring locally grown vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, kettle corn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. For more information, 410-641-7717.Every… Read more »
Things I Like
The original ‘Christmas Carol’A surprise gift in the mailRunning outside in DecemberWhen a home renovation project is completeMaryland flag bumper stickersShort, productive weeksFacebook MemoriesWell-maintained vintage vehiclesGoing to see the new Star Wars with my sonNot keeping track of how much I spend decorating the house each yearA week without one meeting
Worcester Prep Honors Computer Science Seniors Work With First Graders
Worcester Prep Honors Computer Science seniors Tori Barros and John Meakin work with first graders Brady Schell, Laney Hoch and Gabriella Damouni on Mystery Island, one of the Hour of Code website activities during National Computer Science Education Week.
Seahawks Solid In Pat Russo Invitational
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity indoor track teams fared well at the Pat Russo Invitational last week, scoring near the middle of the pack in the team scores, while achieving some top finishes in the individual events.The Decatur girls finished sixth overall among the 17 teams competing and collected a few high ranks in individual events…. Read more »
Ocean Pines Garden Club Holds Annual “Decorate The Pines” Event
The Ocean Pines Garden Club held its annual “Decorate the Pines” event recently. Members constructed swags, wreaths and other decorations made with natural and artificial greenery and ribbons and bows. Among the volunteers were Ilene Smith, Carol Baer, Barbara Ferger, Mary Wentworth and Darlene Murphy.
Diakonia Provides Hope, Place To Mark Holidays For Some Homeless Families
OCEAN CITY — For the past three years, a local woman named Casey has had nowhere to call home for the holidays.But this year, she not only has a home, but she feels like she’s gained a family too.“You never realize how much you enjoy decorating, until you have nothing to decorate,” said the 48-year-old… Read more »
Services Announced For Louise Gulyas, Colleagues Recall Her Fierce Spirit, Dedication To Community Service
BERLIN – Worcester County lost a friend and devoted advocate last week with the passing of Louise Gulyas.Gulyas, a former county commissioner, died Dec. 17 at Atlantic General Hospital. The well-known Ocean City resident, just the second woman ever to be elected a county commissioner, served four terms before retiring in 2014.“Louise was a great… Read more »