Daniel Warren JohnsonOCEAN CITY — Daniel Warren Johnson, age 69, died on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018 at his home.Born in Silver Spring, he was the son of the late Dewitt and Martha Johnson. He is survived by his daughter, Lynda Janet Johnson of Hagerstown, and grandson, Devon Michael Grayson also of Hagerstown.Mr. Johnson had worked… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2018
Mid-Town Parking Garage Axed After Public Works Campus Bids Exceed Budget
OCEAN CITY — The major upgrade and expansion of the town’s public works campus and transit facilities at 65th Street is moving closer to a spring groundbreaking, but a casualty of soaring construction costs are the proposed multi-level parking garage and rooftop medevac pad planned for the site.For the last decade, Public Works Director Hal… Read more »
Worcester School Board Cited For Open Meetings Violations
NEWARK – A state board has determined the Worcester County Board of Education violated the Maryland Open Meetings Act during several meetings last year.On Feb. 7, the state’s Open Meetings Compliance Board (OMCB) issued an opinion outlining multiple violations made by the Worcester County Board of Education between May and November of 2017. The violations… Read more »
Berlin Likely To Budget Funds For Parking Study
BERLIN – As residents continue to express concerns regarding parking and accessibility in Berlin, officials say they’re working to find a solution.At Monday’s meeting of the Berlin Town Council, Councilman Zack Tyndall told his peers he’d heard from residents worried about the accessibility of certain streets in town during special events. He said that when… Read more »
No Dangerous Asbestos Found After Mall Demo Complaint
OCEAN CITY — The major demolition of the Ocean Plaza Mall at 94th Street continued this week despite a formal complaint filed about possible asbestos contamination.Last week, a private contractor began demolishing the long dormant Ocean Plaza Mall at 94th Street. The anchor stores including the existing Rose’s department store and Acme grocery store will… Read more »
Tourism Officials Seek More Enforcement Over Major Rental Industry Change
OCEAN CITY — Resort tourism officials believe stricter enforcement, rather than a new ordinance or definition, is the answer to the growing issue of short-term rentals in traditional single-family neighborhoods.Last week, the planning commission began anew discussions about the perceived growing problem of short-term vacation rentals in traditional single-family neighborhoods. About three years ago, in… Read more »
35th Annual Seaside Boat Show Set For This Weekend; Event Proceeds Benefit Kids Programs
OCEAN CITY – Despite the cold temperatures, visitors and residents this weekend will get the chance to think of warmer days with the 35th Annual Seaside Boat Show.Beginning Friday, Feb. 16, the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club will kick off its Seaside Boat Show at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center.As in years past, the Seaside… Read more »
Berlin Police Station Celebrated At Ribbon Cutting; Public Open House Set For Saturday
BERLIN – Dozens of community members and law enforcement officers from throughout the Eastern Shore celebrated Berlin’s new police station Friday.A crowd gathered at the new Decatur Street facility for a ribbon cutting to mark the completion of the $2.5 million facility. The modern-day building replaces the Berlin Police Department’s outdated and outgrown space adjacent… Read more »
Seahawks Drop Two, Fall Below .500
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team dropped two game this week to dip below the .500 mark after reaching the milestone earlier last week.Last Tuesday, the Seahawks routed county rival Snow Hill, 60-20, to climb back to the .500 mark after a topsy-turvy season when stringing wins together has been challenging. Breaking even was… Read more »
Decatur Track Teams Solid In Regionals
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity indoor track teams turned in solid performances this week in the state 3A-East Regional meet in Prince George’s County with top 10 finishes in a handful of events.The top finish by any Decatur athlete in the 3A-East Regional meet was a second-place finish by Alyssa Romano in the pole vault. Kevin… Read more »