BERLIN – Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team wasted no time in its bid to win a fourth straight Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) championship, breezing to a 15-4 win over Gunston on the road in the season opener on Tuesday.With a solid core of veteran players returning and a handful of new players… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2018
Fenwick Commercial Setback Change OK’d
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island this week approved on first reading an ordinance change that would set additional landscaping requirements in the town’s commercial zone.Last week, Bill Weistling, chair of the town’s Charter and Ordinance Committee, came before the Fenwick Island Town Council with a proposed zoning change that would require all rear… Read more »
Resort’s New Parking System Starts Sunday
OCEAN CITY — The holiday weekend will bring a first look at the sweeping changes in the resort’s parking system as the paid parking season gets underway on Sunday.Earlier this year, the Mayor and Council approved a new state-of-the-art parking payment and enforcement system for the streets and municipal lots in the downtown area to… Read more »
Wicomico Council Gets Market Update
SALISBURY – Inventory is down and activity is up in the Wicomico real estate market, according to the Coastal Association of Realtors.In a Wicomico County Council meeting last Tuesday, representatives from the Coastal Association of Realtors (CAR) presented the most recent trends in Wicomico County’s real estate market.“New contracts and homes sold are not only… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week – March 30, 2018
OCEAN CITY Gateway Grand Oceanfront 48th St Saturday 11-2 301 & 207 3BR/3BA 401 4BR/3BA Jon Barker Mark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty 410-723-6290PITTSVILLE Strawberry Village White Richardson Rd Sat & Sun 10-2 New Homes in Elegantly Affordable Living Community Atlantis Homes 302-846-9739OCEAN CITY 1111 Edgewater Ave Fri-Mon 10-4 New Construction Direct Waterfront Boats slips available Furnished… Read more »
Worcester County NAACP Hosts Community Forum, “Keeping Our Kids Safe”
Worcester County NAACP hosted a community forum, “Keeping Our Kids Safe,” on March 15 at Ocean Pines Library. Steve Price, Assistant Superintendent Worcester County Schools, and Worcester County Sheriff Lt. Andrew McGee presented information on school safety procedures and answered questions. Pictured, from left, are Judy Davis, NAACP chapter member; Dr. Kirkland Hall, 38A House… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? March 30, 2018
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Resist a confrontation with that irksome person. The matter will soon blow over anyway. Meanwhile, channel your high Arian energy into areas with more positive potential.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): The innovative Bovine finds a creative way to resolve a sensitive domestic problem by midweek. A former colleague… Read more »
Cranes To Help Reef Foundation With Loading Process
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Reef Foundation has scored a major contribution with the donation of several large cranes, valued at nearly $300,000, to help the organization load tons of material onto barges for its final destination on the artificial reef sites off the coast.The Ocean City Reef Foundation (OCRF) was established in 1997… Read more »
Berlin Outlines Upcoming Budget Process
BERLIN – As it has for several years, April will mark the start of the town’s budget work sessions.Berlin department directors are set to meet with the mayor and town council April 16 and April 30 to review the proposed budget. The spending plan for the coming year, which goes into effect July 1, is… Read more »
Company To Offer Mental Health Services At Purnell Mansion
SNOW HILL – A company that provides mental health services throughout the state made its plans to take over the long vacant Oscar Purnell mansion official this week.On Tuesday, Dr. Suni Jani of Community Behavioral Health signed a memorandum of understanding outlining the company’s agreement with the Town of Snow Hill regarding the Purnell mansion…. Read more »