OCEAN CITY — The federal Army Corps of Engineers late this week is expected to begin an emergency dredging of the Ocean City Inlet that shoaled in even further during Winter Storm Jonas in late January although a long-term solution has not yet been reached.An already challenging shoaling problem in the Inlet was exacerbated during… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2016
Firefighters Union, Ocean City Differ Over Work Schedules With March 1 Contract Deadline Looming
OCEAN CITY — A stalemate during employment contract negotiations over work scheduling between Ocean City and the firefighters union has led to employees planning to file an unfair labor practice charge against the town.An apparent “impasse” in talks between the two sides is detailed extensively in a letter dated Feb. 25 to attorney Marc Sloane… Read more »
Growing SonRise Church Eyes Former Merial Site On Route 50 For Future Home
BERLIN – After years of fundraising and searching for the perfect site, SonRise Church is poised to move to the former location of Merial Select in Berlin.“Our plans are to acquire the property and make it into the new permanent home for SonRise Church,” said Pastor Jerry Wade, the church’s executive pastor.Wade said this week… Read more »
Lauren Laque Wins First Place At SD High School Talent Show
Three File To Represent School Board’s District 3; Long-Time Incumbent Faces Challengers
NEWARK – Voters will notice several candidates for the Worcester County Board of Education on the ballot as they head to the polls in this spring’s primary election.Longtime incumbent Sara Thompson, who represents District 3 on the school board, is being challenged by Shirley Bunting Moran and Francis Gebhart for her seat. This is the… Read more »
Harley Property Sold For $3M; New Owners Seek ‘Quality Tenant For The Property’
BERLIN – An investment company from Baltimore has purchased the long vacant Harley Davidson property on Route 50.The 13-acre property, which was listed for $3.9 million, has been empty since the Harley Davidson dealer occupying the space closed up shop in 2010. According to Realtor Randy Bendler of Bendler Realty Corporation, the building and attached… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week
WEST OCEAN CITYSeaside VillageGolf Course RoadMon-Sat 10-5Sun 12-53BR/2FB/2HBTown HomesMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty410-524-6400FENWICK 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 & PenthousesMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty667-401-9119OCEAN CITYThe View57th St. BayfrontDaily… Read more »
OC Elementary School Takes Part In Jump Rope For Heart Fundraiser
Police SUV Training Results In Inlet Lot Closures
OCEAN CITY — The Inlet parking lot will be getting a workout throughout the month of March with the Ocean City Police Department conducting extensive SUV training for its officers after the Mayor and Council approved the proposal.OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro and Lieutenant Todd Wood came before the Mayor and Council on Feb. 16 to… Read more »
A Week In Business
AGH, Health Dept Partner For Online Health ResourceBERLIN – The Worcester County Health Department and Atlantic General Hospital have partnered to offer an online health resource for the community. The Network of Care website acts as a one-stop shop for all the services available related to public health, disease prevention and treatment, communicable diseases, crisis services and… Read more »