OCEAN CITY — With so many historic old buildings steadily disappearing from the Ocean City landscape, one of the town’s most unique structures could be getting a new lease on life.The decades-old mixed-used residential and commercial structure on the northwest corner of Talbot Street and Baltimore Avenue has long been one of the best examples… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Another round of spooktacular events for the whole family will be held this weekend in Ocean City.The following is a rundown of activities on tap:Halloween Beach Maze: Located at North Division Street and the Boardwalk, experience the thrill of a giant Halloween Beach Maze Oct. 28-29. Children of all ages can enjoy… Read more »
BERLIN – A horse found in poor condition was euthanized at Assateague Island National Seashore last week.Last Friday, a visitor reported that a horse, later identified as a 6-year-old mare named Charmed (N10T-J), was down in the salt marsh area of the back country, according to a statement released by Assateague Island National Seashore.When wildlife… Read more »
BERLIN – While a fox killed just outside Berlin is only considered a suspected rabies case, the health department confirmed two raccoons did test positive for the disease last month.In September, a raccoon located off Bayside Road in Snow Hill and a raccoon located on Cropper Island Road in Newark tested positive for rabies, according… Read more »
SALISBURY – A facility in Salisbury received a medical marijuana dispensary license from the state this week.On Monday, the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC) unanimously approved a dispensary license to Peninsula Alternative Health, located on Snow Hill Road in Salisbury.Anthony Darby, CEO of Peninsula Alternative Health, said the process has taken nearly three years to… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Two months after the conclusion of the 2017 White Marlin Open (WMO), tournament officials on Tuesday announced all of winners have passed their polygraph exams and are eligible for the prize money in their respective categories.Per tournament rules, any angler who wins $50,000 or more in any category is subject to a… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick Island’s Pedestrian Safety Committee has concluded a proposed sidewalk could be placed along the commercial corridor of Route 1 without posing major problems to most adjacent parking lots, but will meet with the town’s Business Development Committee to gather more input from property owners.In a Pedestrian Safety Committee, or Sidewalk Committee,… Read more »
BERLIN – The attorney representing the Berlin Fire Company has filed a motion to dismiss the most recent harassment lawsuit facing the organization.Jo Anna Schmidt, the lawyer representing the Berlin Fire Company (BFC), filed a motion to dismiss the U.S. District Court case filed against the organization by former paramedic Jeffrey Dean Oct. 19. The… Read more »
The topic of short-term rentals being restricted in certain Ocean City neighborhoods resurfaced this week during a discussion of an update to the town’s comprehensive plan.In the proposed update, which had a hearing before the Ocean City Planning Commission this week and will soon be reviewed by the Mayor and Council, there is a section… Read more »
It’s a constant source of amazement to see the differences between our two kids.For the longest time, I wrongly figured their contrasting personalities and approaches to life were a result of them being adopted. I realize now it’s not due to the fact they didn’t come from the same place because I have conversations with… Read more »