Chris ShearerContributing WriterBERLIN — While the details are unclear, the Town of Berlin is being considered by a “major soda company” to host a potential event downtown.On Monday, Berlin’s Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells informed the Mayor and Council of an inquiry she received late last week from an ad agency in New… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2016
Third Party Websites’ Impact On Local Golf Industry Weighed
OCEAN CITY — Golf has been a big draw in the coastal region for decades, but some fear that a rising trend in “discount golf” sites could eventually have an adverse impact on the entire industry and the local market.Third party aggregator websites, such as GolfNow.com, which fills open tee times at sharply discounted rates… Read more »
State Legislature Approves Ban On Potent Bee Killing Pesticides
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland is set to become the first state to ban bee killing pesticides in the country, marking an important step in the effort to save its dwindling honeybee population.Governor Larry Hogan is expected to sign the legislation that bans neonicotinoids, a potent class of pesticides used on many crops in the US that… Read more »
New Rental Application OK’d For Properties In Year-Round OC Communities
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City officials this week approved a stopgap measure for the R-1 single-family residential neighborhood issue, but it appears with a new season quickly approaching at least some of the rental cows have left the barn. Resort officials have been wrestling with the issue of vacation rentals in some of Ocean City’s… Read more »
Karen’s Day Off
By Scott LenoxCaptain Jeff Coats of Pitboss Fishing sent me a report of some awesome striper fishing at the route 90 bridge today. Captain Jeff took his wife Karen out to enjoy her day off and was rewarded with some really terrific fishing.Steady south breeze and cooler temps than Monday with a tad dirtier water,… Read more »
Ocean City Retains Seasonal Housing Rental Calculation; Council Wants More Staff To Target Enforcement
OCEAN CITY — Grim pictures of stacked bunk beds, blocked windows and doors and narrow egress paths provided the perfect backdrop this week for the ongoing discussion of proposed tweaks in the occupancy calculations for seasonal workforce housing.Ocean City’s current calculation calls for 40 square feet of bedroom space for each occupant in seasonal employee… Read more »
Fundraiser For Team Alex Reaches Goal; Proceeds Will Help Family Buy Key Piece Of Medical Equipment
BERLIN — The local area’s amazing kindness and generosity were on display again this week with a highly successful fundraiser for a special little guy that has captured the heart of the community.Last May 21 started like any other for Alex Wood, then 4, who was a typical little boy preparing for another school day… Read more »
Investment Deal Aims To Grow South Moon Under Into ‘National Retailer’
COLUMBIA – Forty-eight years after beginning as a modest surf shop in Ocean City, South Moon Under confirmed today it has entered into a deal that should transition it into “a true national retailer.”JPB Capital Partners (JPB), a leading strategic equity investor in consumer-related brands and services, announced Tuesday a majority investment in South Moon… Read more »
Underwater Power Utility Project Suspended Till After Season
OCEAN CITY — The ongoing undergrounding of electric high-voltage power lines under the bay between West Ocean City and downtown Ocean City has been put on hold for the season after suffering a series of setbacks.For the last several months, Delmarva Power has been boring pathways under the Isle of Wight Bay between West Ocean… Read more »
Filming Of 13th Century Docudrama Planned For Assateague; Extras Needed Next Month
ASSATEAGUE ISLAND — Large portions of a new film about faith and peace set against the backdrop of epic warfare in the 13th century will be shot on the federal side of Assateague Island in mid-April.The docudrama, which is very likely to air on PBS upon its completion, is seeking males ages 20-50 to be… Read more »