OCEAN CITY — It appears there won’t be an Eagle’s Landing golf ball design when the water tower at 64th Street is repainted after town officials this week reviewed bids for the paint job, but not before a fairly intense debate about the process in general.Earlier this year, a divided Mayor and Council nixed the… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2018
Adjustments Made To Shore Bike Events
OCEAN CITY — With the picture becoming clearer with the potential local impacts from Hurricane Florence, adjustments have been made to the OC BikeFest schedule this weekend including moving the ticketed concerts along with some of the larger vendors inside at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center.All week, OC BikeFest promoters have been working closely… Read more »
Despite Storm Track Changing, Local Officials Still Prepping For Florence’s Impact
OCEAN CITY – Though Hurricane Florence appears to be making for a landfall farther south on the Eastern Seaboard, local officials are taking the threat of the potentially significant flooding the storm could bring seriously.Worcester County officials advised residents in low-lying areas to prepare for the impacts of Hurricane Florence, which is now expected to… Read more »
Ride Sharing Use Up At Least 68% In OC
OCEAN CITY – A review of bus ridership and how ride-sharing companies impact mass transit was a topic of discussion at a resort committee meeting this week.On Tuesday, Public Works Director Hal Adkins presented the Ocean City Transportation Committee with statistics and the potential impacts of ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft on transit ridership… Read more »
Ocean Pines Exploring Crabbing Pier Options
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines Association (OPA) officials agreed to explore a variety of options related to the controversial crabbing pier in the Whitetail Sanctuary neighborhood.On Saturday OPA’s board of directors voted unanimously to have General Manager John Bailey seek proposals for three options relating to the pier, which has been closed much of this… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – September 7, 2018
Trump Getting Job DoneEditor:Palmer and Sandy, I read that you were offended by the patriotic display of Trump flags at the beautiful marinas during I assume was the White Marlin Open. Those expensive yachts owned by those rich guys and women you referred to bring a lot of revenue to the local merchants the State… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – September 7, 2018
With Labor Day’s passing, the race is on toward the November general election. It’s clear some of the contests, including the battle for Senate District 38 and the governor’s seat, are about to ramp up their messages. The question is how negative will the Senate and governor’s races become through dueling marketing campaigns.As it has… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost – September 7, 2018
James Norman Green Jr.BERLIN – James “Jay” Norman Green Jr. died on Sept. 1, 2018 after an extended illness at the Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Millsboro, Del. He was 70 years old.Born and raised in Salisbury, he was the son of James Norman Green and Katherine Alice Marie Townsend. After graduating from… Read more »
Incumbent Kiwanis Club District 5 Lt. Governor Carolyn Dryzga Welcomes 5 Lt. Governor-Elect Robin Marks
Who’s Playing When And Where – September 7, 2018
28th/127th Street Pit And Pub 410-289-2020/443-664-7482 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. & 127th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Sept. 7: Jack & T Saturday, Sept. 8: DJ BK (28th St. Location) Wednesdays: DJ Wax (127th St. location)Atlantic Hotel • 410-641-3589 2 North Main St., Berlin Saturday, Sept. 8: Berlin Throwdown Mondays: Earl Beardsley Tuesdays: Bob Miller on… Read more »