BERLIN — For the second summer, the Berlin Parks Commission and Arts & Entertainment Committee join together to host a series of outdoor movie nights starting June 18 and continuing until Aug. 27. Movies will be screened on alternating Saturdays downtown and in Stephen Decatur and Dr. William Henry Parks.“Last year we had four showings:… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2016
The Resorter…Revisited – June 10, 2016
Summer of 1977Volume 23Edition 10The Carousel Hair Company was said to be the “in” salon on the beach, for both men and women.Surf fishing was enjoyed along the majority of the Atlantic Ocean beaches and many had successful catches of blues, kingfish, trout and rockfish.Both locals and tourists enjoyed the relaxing and fun clubs at… Read more »
Solid Investigative Work Deserves Credit In OC
It seemed highly unlikely initially that the Ocean City Police Department would be able to apprehend anyone involved in the north Ocean City homicide over the Memorial Day weekend.Due to the late-night nature of the incident, the uncongested site of the fight, the multiple pleas by police for witnesses to come forward with leads and… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – June 10, 2016
Every 1st Friday: Star Charities Volunteers Meet10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. 410-641-7667.Every Saturday: Weekly Farmers Market8 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. 410-641-7717.Every Saturday: Morning WorshipYear round, 10 a.m., Bible study;… Read more »
Who’s Playing When And Where – June 10, 2016
28th Street Pit & Pub410-289-202028th St. & Coastal Hwy.Every Thursday: Locals’ Night With DJ BKAdolfo’s410-289-400113th St. & The Boardwalk,In The Beach Plaza HotelFriday, June 10 & Saturday June 11:Rhonda Apple & Dale BrittEvery Tuesday: Brenda Golden & Michael SmithEvery Thursday: Billie Carlins BandAtlantic Hotel410-641-35892 North Main St., BerlinFriday, June 10: Frankie MoranEvery Monday: Earl BeardsleyEvery… Read more »
County’s $189M Budget Includes Employee Raises, No Tax Hikes
SNOW HILL – Tax rates will not increase with the $189 million budget approved by the Worcester County Commissioners this week.On June 7 the commissioners voted 6-1, with Commissioner Joe Mitrecic opposed, to approve the budget, which is 3.5 percent higher than the current year’s spending plan. Mitrecic said he was only voting against the… Read more »
County Man Dies In Late-Night Crash
SNOW HILL — A Snow Hill man lost his life in a single-vehicle accident on a rural road in southern Worcester County early Thursday morning.Shortly after 3 a.m. on Thursday, Maryland State Police troopers from the Berlin barrack responded to a reported motor vehicle accident on northbound Route 12 in the area of Pike Lane…. Read more »
Ocean City Refines Ordinance Wording To Allow For Hoverboard Ban Enforcement
OCEAN CITY — As expected, resort officials this week passed an emergency ordinance banning hoverboards on the Boardwalk after tweaking the definition of the devices in the town code.In January, after months of debate, the Mayor and Council voted unanimously to prohibit hoverboards and other unauthorized motor vehicles on the Boardwalk. After hoverboards started having… Read more »
Site Plan Extended For New Hyatt Project In Ocean City; 18 Months From Now To Break Ground Called ‘Ambitious’
OCEAN CITY — The long-term future of one of the oldest motels on the north end of the Boardwalk remains in question this week after resort planners extended the site plan approval for another 18 months for the proposed Hyatt Place Hotel complex at 16th Street.The Seascape Motel on the Boardwalk at 16th Street, along… Read more »
Ocean Downs Opens 67th Living Racing Season Sunday
BERLIN – When live racing returns to Ocean Downs this Sunday, you can bet there will be a crowd at the finish line cheering the horses on.Believe it or not, that’s not something the drivers steering the equine athletes usually see. Few racetracks these days draw the throng of locals and tourists that gathers along… Read more »