BERLIN – Following rumors regarding the future of the Bay Club, the attorney representing the property has agreed to keep Berlin officials informed of any redevelopment plans.Hugh Cropper, the attorney representing the Bay Club for the Carl M. Freeman Companies, told town officials Monday he would provide them with a presentation of redevelopment plans before… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2016
Despite Protest, Poor Girls Open A Big Success
OCEAN CITY- Despite a protest that has left the billfish release division final standings still in question, the 23rd Annual Poor Girls Open last weekend was once again a huge success with a record number of boats and anglers participating, and most importantly a big contribution to the American Cancer Society.Sandwiched between the high dollar,… Read more »
‘Beach Ball’ Tower Takes Shape; Ocean City’s Logo Will Soon Be Added
OCEAN CITY — The “beach ball” paint scheme on the new downtown water tower is starting to take shape, but it could be weeks or even months before the project is completed.Late last winter and early spring, the Town of Ocean City’s new water tower at 1st Street and St. Louis Avenue steadily rose from… Read more »
Mixed Results In First Days Of Mid-Atlantic
OCEAN CITY- With a record $3 million plus in prize money on the line, the 25th Annual Mid-Atlantic Tournament, featuring boats from both Ocean City and Cape May, N.J., was still pretty much wide open after the first two days of the event.Now in its 25th year, the Mid-Atlantic Tournament is one of the late… Read more »
Ladies Who Live On Drawbridge Road In Ocean Pines Hold Annual Luncheon
The annual luncheon of the ladies who live on Drawbridge Road in Ocean Pines was held at the home of Jackie Choate, far right, on Friday, Aug. 19.
New Regional Economic Group Eyes Teamwork
BERLIN – A new group will provide local economic development officials with the chance to work together to explore initiatives to help their municipalities.Mindie Burgoyne from the Maryland Department of Commerce has launched a new economic development group to be made up of officials from several Eastern Shore towns.“My role is to coordinate regional economic… Read more »
Berlin Businesses Eligible For $40K In Façade Funding
BERLIN – Town officials are encouraging local merchants to consider making exterior improvements to their buildings as $40,000 in grant money is currently available.Councilman Thom Gulyas took the opportunity during this week’s town council meeting to remind the public that Berlin still had $40,000 in façade funding through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community… Read more »
Things I Like – August 26, 2016
A cool early morning breezeAll the new friends my son makes each beach dayThe movie, “13 Hours”An old dog’s mentalityLow tide beach daysThe Jeep Week beach paradeSmell of sunscreen in the houseWaking up coldOutdoor showersMd. pride from the OlympicsThe Boardwalk this time of year
Senator Attends Shore Meeting On Opioid Epidemic
SALISBURY — It’s easier to find a drug dealer than it is to find help.That stark observation was one of several shared with U.S. Senator Ben Cardin during a roundtable discussion on the state’s opioid epidemic Wednesday. The event, held at Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC), gave local medical officials, law enforcement officers and business… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – August 26, 2016
In the latter part of World War II (1944-45), German prisoners from the Prisoner of War Detention Camp east of Berlin were used to do beach cleanup and road work in Ocean City as well as work on various Worcester County farms. Most of these German POWs (there were never any Japanese prisoners housed on… Read more »