BERLIN- While the Decatur boys were dominating Cambridge-South Dorchester at home on Tuesday, the Seahawk girls were taking care of a little unfinished business of their own as the embarked on the 2016-2017 campaign with a 39-23 win on the road against the Vikings in the season opener.The Decatur girls went 22-4 last year and… Read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2016
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – December 9, 2016
The Stephen Decatur Hotel was built on the north corner of 12th Street and the Boardwalk in 1930.One of Ocean City’s most upscale hotels, its clientele included many business and political figures from Baltimore. The lobby featured two large fireplaces and the four tall columns supporting the porch roof were one of the most recognizable… Read more »
Proposed Reg Would Ban Bow-Riding In State Waters; Change Likely To Take Effect Before Summer
OCEAN CITY — New regulations prohibiting bow-riding on vessels could be in place as soon as next spring after a productive meeting last week between the area’s representatives in Annapolis and state boating officials.In the wake of several serious boating accidents in the resort last summer, including a fatal propeller strike that claimed the life… Read more »
OC Small Business Owners Partner On Holiday Block Party
OCEAN CITY – A tight-knit community of Ocean City business owners will host their second annual holiday block party this Saturday, Dec. 10.Thirteen venues from 33rd to 36th streets will be giving patrons free treats, drinks and discounts, and individuals who provide donations for Diakonia will receive additional discounts at participating locations.Ish Boutique co-owner Christina… Read more »
Bunting Retains Commission Presidency In 4-3 Vote
SNOW HILL – Jim Bunting will continue to serve as president of the Worcester County Commissioners following a split vote this week.On Tuesday, the commissioners voted 4-3 to reelect Bunting as president. Commissioners Merrill Lockfaw, Joe Mitrecic and Bud Church voted against electing Bunting. This is the third year the District 6 representative will lead… Read more »
Ocean Pines Playground Replacement Options Weighed
BERLIN – Barbara Kissel spearheaded the community-wide fundraising effort that brought in thousands of dollars to help build a playground at Manklin Meadows.In 2003 she and fellow volunteers raised the money, researched playground options and even helped build the structure. Kissel was shocked to see last weekend that the playground had been abruptly torn down.“It… Read more »
Woman Plans Equal Protection Lawsuit If No Resolution With Berlin
BERLIN – The local woman threatened with arrest for sitting on a picnic table at Henry Park is now seeking relief through the legal system.Ronshell Shockley, the woman confronted by a police officer for not sitting correctly at a picnic table, plans to file a $75,000 lawsuit if she and the Town of Berlin don’t… Read more »
“Uncle Tony” Legacy Endures Offshore With Lasting Memorial
OCEAN CITY — Roughly nine miles off the coast of Ocean City, a quiet memorial and final resting place of a beloved long-time resort local, who passed a year ago this month, is now symbolically teeming with life as part of growing artificial reef site.Tony Meredith, known reverently and affectionately as “Uncle Tony” by the… Read more »
Ocean City Letter States ‘Unconditional Opposition’ To Fishing Canyon Designation
OCEAN CITY — Calling a potential designation of the offshore Baltimore Canyon as the nation’s first Urban National Marine Sanctuary potentially “devastating” to the multi-million dollar fishing industry, resort officials this week agreed to send a letter of opposition to state and federal representatives.In October, National Aquarium officials announced they were seeking an Urban National… Read more »
OCDC Receives $215K In Grants For Development Projects
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) received $215,000 in grants last week from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to revitalize the downtown area south of 17th Street.“The Community Legacy and Strategic Demolition Fund programs are two of the department’s most powerful programs for building healthier neighborhoods in Maryland,”… Read more »