SALISBURY – In 20 years, Powerhouse Gym has transformed into the area’s leading health club for fitness, nutrition and services, but it’s the next 20 years that excite the gym’s operators.Powerhouse Gym, with locations in West Ocean City, Salisbury and Seaford, is celebrating its 20th year of operation.Owner Tony Taghipour said Powerhouse Gym has come… Read more »
BERLIN – A gala planned for downtown Berlin will benefit Worcester County Habitat for Humanity.Last week, the Berlin Town Council approved a special event request from Habitat for Humanity for a “Winter White Gala” on the lawn of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum.Olive Mawyer, event and marketing coordinator for Worcester County Habitat for Humanity,… Read more »
Every Friday: FORGE Youth And Family Meetings 6:30-8:30 p.m. House of Mercy Sanctuary, behind House of Mercy Thrift Shop, Route 113, Selbyville. Small meal, music, games and life lessons. All are welcome. 443-513-1048.Every 1st Friday: Star Charities Volunteers Meet 10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. 410-641-7667.Every 2nd Friday: Food Pantry New Bethel United Methodist Church, 10203… Read more »
Summer of 1977Volume XXIIIEdition 7Issue HighlightsThis week’s “Resorter Girl” was Linda Dilks from Wilmington, Del. She was 22 years old and spending her summer working as a waitress at the Bonfire.The newest oceanfront condominium selling units was The Quay on 107th Street. An advertisement suggested 5% down was all that was needed.Ames Discount Department Stores was… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — O.C.toberfest is back with spooktacular town events, providing numerous activities for the whole family.O.C.toberfest offers music, competitions, unique attractions and children’s activities Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21-22 and Oct. 28-29. Halloween offerings and even a costume pageant for pets makes O.C.toberfest a “must-do” for residents and visitors looking for a few fantastic… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — There will likely be another hamburger and hot dog stand at the historic corner of Wicomico Street and the Boardwalk, but it won’t be called the Atlantic Stand.For over 80 years, the famed business, now known as the Atlantic Stand, has stood on the corner of Wicomico Street serving split-down-the-middle hot dogs,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The issue of short-term vacation rentals in the town’s single-family residential neighborhoods resurfaced this week as the Town of Ocean City closes in on its five-year update of the comprehensive plan.Resort officials about three years ago began a debate about creating an R-1A zoning designation that would somewhat insulate the year-round residential… Read more »
BERLIN – A gala planned for downtown Berlin will benefit Worcester County Habitat for Humanity.Last week, the Berlin Town Council approved a special event request from Habitat for Humanity for a “Winter White Gala” on the lawn of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum.Olive Mawyer, event and marketing coordinator for Worcester County Habitat for Humanity,… Read more »
BERLIN – County officials this week voted not to allocate sewer capacity to a townhouse development proposed for Route 611.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners voted 4-3 to deny a request for 139 equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) of sewer service submitted by Sea Oaks Village LLC. Those who voted to deny the request pointed out… Read more »
BERLIN — Table games could be coming to the Casino at Ocean Downs before the end of the year, casino officials confirmed this week.The Casino at Ocean Downs along Route 589 near Ocean Pines opened for business in September 2011. At that time, it was the first to open of four original locations approved by… Read more »