Open Houses Of The Week – September 9, 2016

Sep 08,2016 by DispatchAdmin

OCEAN CITYThe Bayview GrandDirect BayfrontBetween 5th & 6th StDaily 10-44BR/3BA CondosKevin DeckerMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty443-235-6552MILLVILLE25513 Fox Point LnDaily 10-6New Community5 Minutes to Beach3-5BR Villas &Single Family HomesLots of AmenitiesBeazer Homes302-235-3024OCEAN CITYThe Gateway GrandOceanfront 48th StreetDaily 10-5Fully Furnished3-4BR/3BACondos & PenthousesMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty877-260-2710OCEAN CITYThe View57th St. BayfrontDaily 10-4New ConstructionDirect Bayfront3BR/2BA CondoDan ClaylandColdwell Banker410-726-5108WEST OCEAN CITYSeaside VillageGolf… Read more »

We Remember Those We Have Lost – September 9, 2016

Sep 08,2016 by DispatchAdmin

Nancy Jane HebbOCEAN CITY — Nancy Jane Hebb was born in 1923 and raised in Baltimore, then spent many years residing in Bel Air before fulfilling her lifelong dream in 1992 of moving to the beach. She purchased a home in Mystic Harbor, which is located in West Ocean City.Nancy loved life and embraced it… Read more »

Things I Like – September 9, 2016

Sep 08,2016 by DispatchAdmin

The emotions of the first day of schoolEarly college football season upsetsGetting filled up by a fat crabsA beautiful day that comes as a surprise based on forecastThe season’s first NFL weekendLunch on the BoardwalkSwimming in the ocean in SeptemberNot owning a salt shakerRaw oystersStanding on the Pier during a stormSmell of an old baseball… Read more »

County Tables Proposed Poultry Changes For Further Staff Review

Sep 08,2016 by Charlene Sharpe

SNOW HILL – The county’s planning commission has again tabled a text amendment that would tighten poultry regulations.Last week the Worcester County Planning Commission agreed to postpone consideration of the text amendment proposed by Harold Scrimgeour to give county staff members time to draft their own version of the amendment. That version is expected to… Read more »

Memores Of The Santa Maria Motel

Sep 08,2016 by Bunk Mann

Willye Conner Ludlam built the Santa Maria Motel on the Boardwalk and 15th Street in 1956. It was one of the first masonry buildings on the Boardwalk and one of the first motels on what would become known as “Motel Row”.The Santa Maria epitomized what motels of the post-World War II era had to offer… Read more »

Minimal Storm Damage Reported In Ocean City; Engineer Says, ‘Overall, The Beach Looks Very Good’

Sep 08,2016 by Shawn Soper

OCEAN CITY — Ocean City officials were preparing for the worst and hoping for the best last weekend as Tropical Storm Hermine made its way up the coast, but despite some of the ominous predictions, there was little impact on the resort apart from some minor beach erosion and typical flooding in some of the… Read more »

Berlin Mayor, Council Candidates Talk Issues At Political Forum; Election Set For Oct. 4

Sep 08,2016 by Charlene Sharpe

BERLIN – As the municipal election approaches, candidates shared their views on everything from annexation to economic development at a forum this week.The town’s candidates for mayor, Gee Williams and Lisa Hall, and candidates for the District 2 council seat, Jack Orris and Zack Tyndall, participated in a forum hosted by the Coastal Association of… Read more »

County Approves Plans For Two Solar Farm Projects

Sep 08,2016 by Charlene Sharpe

SNOW HILL – County officials approved concept plans for utility scale solar projects in Berlin and Snow Hill this week.The Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-0 to approve initial plans for large scale solar projects on Libertytown Road in Berlin and Public Landing Road in Snow Hill. The approval came after some neighbors of each shared… Read more »

Fish Are Still Here

Sep 07,2016 by DispatchAdmin

By Scott LenoxAfter an unwanted hiatus from the ocean a couple of Fish in OC charter boats made their way out to the canyons today to see if there were still some fish around. After a blow like Hermine it can be difficult to decide where to drop the lines in because there’s no baseline… Read more »

Commission To Honor Four Area Women — Coates, Wallace, Purnell, Nock

Sep 07,2016 by DispatchAdmin

BERLIN – The Worcester County Commission for Women will honor four ladies for their contributions to the county’s history at its 10th Annual Gems’ Tea ceremony Oct. 30 in Ocean City.The Commission for Women is an organization that promotes a positive image and equality for women in Worcester County through finance projects, activities and events.The… Read more »