OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s Planning and Zoning Commission failed to make any concrete decisions last week on the OC Brewing Company’s proposed plans for an outside expansion and have agreed to continue the open hearing once the applicant provides more detailed site drawings.General Manager Matthew Rankin submitted a request to amend OC Brewing’s conditional… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2016
Bethany Beach To Hold Winter Wonderland Saturdays
BETHANY BEACH — Weekend Wonderland in Bethany will be held the first three Saturdays in December on Dec. 3, 10 and 17 throughout downtown Bethany Beach from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Local merchants will be open with special promotions and activities and a variety of events will take place throughout the days.Each Saturday at 5 p.m., experience… Read more »
Fatherhood Adventures – November 25, 2016
It was nearly 9 on a Friday night and we were driving 30 mph on a dark backroad in Pennsylvania.One of the many thoughts going through my head at that time was how my life has changed over the years. Another thought was why in the world GPS led us to this small Amish enclave… Read more »
Turning Pain Into Learning Opportunities
It’s the weekend to be thankful, but there are many families who will struggle with that concept as a result of grief associated with their first Thanksgiving without a loved one.The loss is incredibly difficult and challenging when it’s random and tragic, such as the case for the family of 31-year-old Ryan Shupert, the Lutherville… Read more »
Special Events Announced For Berlin’s Taylor House Museum
BERLIN — The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum will have several special openings in December to celebrate the holidays. The house will be decorated with fresh greenery arrangements starting in early December.On Saturday, Dec. 3, the museum will open from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in celebration of “Museums of Worcester County Holiday Traditions Day.”“Wassail and gingerbread… Read more »
Pines Offering Children’s Holiday Events Next Month
BERLIN — Area children are invited to celebrate the holiday season in Ocean Pines with special activities designed especially for them.The festivities will begin on Saturday, Dec. 3 with Breakfast with Santa Claus & Friends. This annual event will be held from 8-11 a.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Breakfast is free for children… Read more »
OC’s Finances Show ‘A Good Year’
OCEAN CITY – After what officials called a successful tourism season, new fiscal reports for 2016 show an improvement in the Town of Ocean City’s financial position.Financial Administrator Martha Bennett shared highlights from the Comprehensive Annual Fiscal Report at Monday night’s Mayor and Council meeting.“We had a good year,” she said. “We ended the year… Read more »
Holiday Shopping Safety Tips Offered
OCEAN CITY — With holiday shopping season now in full swing, local residents and visitors are flocking to area malls and shopping centers, prompting local law enforcement officials this week to issue a few common sense reminders to ensure they, and their packages, make it home safely.With the arrival of Black Friday and the Christmas… Read more »
Edible Forest Garden Continues To Evolve At Berlin Park
BERLIN – The edible forest garden at Stephen Decatur Park continues to take shape as volunteers prepped the patch of ground for winter this week.The garden, located near the park’s pond, was planted early this year under the guidance of Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT). It’s currently filled with things like radishes, blueberries, goldenrod and the… Read more »
Celtic Yuletide Planned In Ocean City; Tickets Now Available For Dec. 3 Show
OCEAN CITY — Renowned in America as the lead singer for Riverdance on Broadway, Michael Londra is bringing his holiday extravaganza, Celtic Yuletide, to the Ocean City Performing Arts Center for one show only, Saturday Dec. 3. Show time is 8 p.m.Celtic Yuletide features some of the best Irish musicians and dancers performing Irish carols,… Read more »