OCEAN CITY — The on-again, off-again, 150-room, eight-story hotel under construction along the south side of Route 90 is back on after a new contractor has been hired to finish the project, the developers announced this week.The Residence Inn by Marriott along the bay adjacent to the Route 90 bridge was first approved by resort… Read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2016
Holiday Album Proceeds Aim To Raise Addiction Awareness
OCEAN CITY – A couple is enlisting the support of legislative officials and community members to change certain aspects of federal privacy laws, and it all starts with a holiday album, entitled “Brian’s Christmas Songbook.”Tony and Lee Ann Christ lost their son Brian on Dec. 15, 2004 to a heroin overdose. He was 22 years… Read more »
Mallards Well Represented On ESIAC Teams
BERLIN- A total of 25 Worcester Prep fall sports student-athletes were named to the 2016 Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) All-Conference teams including a couple of Player of the Year awards.The Mallards’ fall sports teams were well represented when the ESIAC All-Conference teams were announced last week including a Player of the Year award… Read more »
Berlin Scores $30K Bikeways Grant
BERLIN – A state grant is expected to allow Berlin to explore the possibility of a bike trail along the railroad tracks through town.The Maryland Department of Transportation has awarded the town a $30,000 Bikeways Program grant. According to Dave Engelhart, the town’s planning director, the grant will allow the town to study the feasibility… Read more »
State Delegate Visits Fourth Grade Class At OC Elementary
State Delegate Mary Beth Carozza visited Faith Murray’s fourth grade class during American Education Week at Ocean City Elementary School in response to an invitation from student Lin Zheng.
Worcester Tech Students Acquire First FEMA Certifications
NEWARK – Students in Worcester Technical High School’s (WTHS) first Homeland Security and Emergency Management class are one step closer to learning the ins and outs of preparedness after completing an online certification course.Michael Levy’s criminal justice students spent the semester learning the history, evolution and responses to national emergencies and disasters.“We learned a lot… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost – December 2, 2016
Hazel Augusta WilliamsBERLIN — Beloved wife, mom, grandmother and great grandmother Hazel Augusta Williams of Berlin went to join her savior on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 after a fulfilled blessed life of 75 years.Hazel was born to the late William G. and Sarah Mildred Lynch Sinnamon on March 27, 1941.She is survived by her husband,… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week – December 2, 2016
MILLVILLEBishop’s Landing25513 Fox Point LnDaily 10-6New Community5 Minutes to Beach3-5BR Villas & HomesLots of AmenitiesBeazer Homes302-235-3024OCEAN CITYThe Gateway GrandOceanfront 48th StreetDaily 10-5Fully Furnished3-4BR/3BACondos & PenthousesMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty877-260-2710WEST OCEAN CITYSeaside VillageGolf Course RoadTues-Sun 10-6New Construction3BR/3.5BATown HomesLennar Homes302-540-0309OCEAN CITYSunburst Townhouse1600 Philadelphia AveFri-Sun 12-33BR TownhousesJon BarkerMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty410-935-3810OCEAN CITYSunset Island67th St & The BayFri, Sat &… Read more »
Things I Like – December 2, 2016
Berlin’s annual tree lightingIgnoring Cyber Monday emailsVisiting Winterfest each yearThe new Maryland license platesThe black Delaware license platesA heated steering wheel on cold morningsMy kids having vegetables on their Thanksgiving dinner platesHoliday television classicsA good news surpriseSpotting a familiar face far from homeA tailored suit
Club’s 4th Annual Rockfish Returns Saturday
OCEAN CITY- The 4th Annual Ocean City Marlin Club Rockfish Tournament returns this weekend with a few new wrinkles this year for the nine-day event.The Marlin Club’s fourth annual rockfish tournament will run from December 3 to December 11. Boats and teams of anglers will decide to fish five of the nine days. As the… Read more »