Turning in early on Sunday nightsWhen technology makes life easierGood reports on my kids from schoolNo-jacket days in MarchBeing sore from lifting weightsLight lunches during the weekExcellent restaurants that don’t look like much from the outsideBackyard picnicsBig, puffy clouds in a bright blue skyDogs howling in the distance to a fire alarmShowering first thing in… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2017
Memorial Dedicated To Honor Native Killed In Vietnam War
OCEAN CITY – Family, friends, government officials and veterans alike honored Barry Howard Berger, the only Ocean City native killed in action during the Vietnam War, at a memorial dedication at City Hall Thursday.Berger, the son of prominent community members Al and Beatrice Berger, was killed in action in Vietnam after falling from the ropes… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – March 31, 2017
Shantytown Village was developed by Daniel Trimper IV and opened in 1976 next to the Route 50 Bridge in West Ocean City. It was designed to resemble a New England fishing village and was modeled on photos taken by Trimper during a visit to Nantucket Island.It was a popular attraction for Ocean City’s visitors and… Read more »
Ocean City Exploring Online Beach Bonfire Permit Process; Same-Day Approvals Could Be In Future
OCEAN CITY — Hoping to capitalize on a spike in the popularity of bonfires on the beach, Ocean City officials this week approved a request that could automate and streamline the permitting process.Ocean City Fire Marshal David Hartley on Tuesday presented a proposal to the Mayor and Council seeking approval to explore an online permitting… Read more »
State’s Approved Capital Budget Includes Funding For OC Convention Center, Hospital
OCEAN CITY — State lawmakers this week passed Governor Larry Hogan’s fiscal year 2018 capital budget, which includes a significant financial shot in the arm for several major Lower Shore projects including the next major phase of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center expansion.On Wednesday, the House of Delegates passed Hogan’s capital budget with a… Read more »
Council Votes 4-3 To Slow New Mid-Town Fire Station Process
OCEAN CITY — A clearly divided Ocean City Council this week voted down a request to spend $30,000 on the preliminary design for a new midtown firehouse during a larger debate on several major capital expenditures on which the town is already committed.On Tuesday, the Mayor and Council had before them four proposed bids for… Read more »
Unit Owners Look To Block Condo Association’s Plans For Rooftop Cellphone Antennas; Court Granted Temporary Injunction
OCEAN CITY – The Worcester County Circuit Court has temporarily blocked actions on a lease agreement between an Ocean City condominium association and Verizon Wireless to install and operate cellphone antennas on the roof of a condo building.The decision follows an ongoing civil case between Triton’s Trumpet Condominium Association and its subsequent Board of Directors… Read more »
OC Police Record More Arrests After Drug Buys In Delaware
OCEAN CITY — Continuing a recent trend in the attempt to stem the flow of heroin into Ocean City, resort police officers last week made several arrests at a known open-air drug market in Sussex County.Some Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers are routinely sworn in as fully-vested law enforcement officers with the Worcester County… Read more »
Study Of Ponds A Key Piece To Berlin Park’s Future
BERLIN – Scientists spent this week taking samples from the ponds at Berlin Falls Park.Since the town purchased the 60-plus acre former industrial property last year, residents have been eager to see it redeveloped into a public space to serve a variety of interests. Officials have been quick to point out that the extensive parcel… Read more »
Council To Remain In Towing Business After Contractors Outline Concerns; Fees To Increase Significantly To Offset Expenses
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials did an apparent about-face this week and decided to stay in the towing business with the requested increase in fees after an impassioned plea from a couple of different sources to maintain the current policy.Back in October, a unified private-sector towing industry approached the town’s police commission about a proposed… Read more »