SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners approved a request to rezone a property near the intersection of Route 113 and Market Street in Snow Hill.The commissioners voted 7-0 to approve a request to rezone 4.7 acres on the north side of Market Street from agricultural (A-1) to commercial (C-2). The vacant building currently on… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2018
Fenwick Officials Seek Better Transparency
FENWICK ISLAND – Members of the Fenwick Island Town Council are calling for transparency and open communication after expressing their concerns over the decision-making process used by a resort committee to allow mechanical equipment on the roof of a new hotel to exceed the town’s height limit.In recent months, the developer of the Sands Motel,… Read more »
Things I Like – September 7, 2018
Fall mornings on the BoardwalkSmoked tunaThe ocean temperature in SeptemberFunny soccer goal celebrationsLifeguard stand jumps at the end of a beach dayThin crust pizzaA September heat waveFriday afternoonsRemembering the sound of a typewriter in our officeDriving on Assateague with the windows downPolite teenagers
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – September 7, 2018
In the 1950s, a new town known as Ocean Beach was being promoted on the northern end of Assateague Island about five miles south of Ocean City.The development faced several problems, however, including access — there was no bridge to Assateague in those days and the small ferry could only carry three cars. Another problem… Read more »
State Surfing Championships Set For Saturday
OCEAN CITY- The Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) Delmarva District this weekend will host the Maryland State Surfing Championships, the fifth a summer-long contest series, on the beach at 35th Street.The Delmarva ESA holds four amateur surfing competitions throughout the summer at different locations around the resort area. Participants in various age, gender and surfing style… Read more »
Worcester County Fair Scheduled For Next Weekend
SNOW HILL — Visitors to the Worcester County Fair will enjoy their favorite traditions plus many added attractions from Sept. 14-16 at Byrd Park in Snow Hill.The fair opens on Friday, Sept. 14 at 5 p.m. with the Safe Kids event plus old-fashioned carnival games hosted by Worcester County 4-H Clubs and FFA Chapter. Healthcare,… Read more »
OC’s Aircraft Landing Ordinance Passed
OCEAN CITY – The City Council approved on final reading this week an ordinance aimed at prohibiting aircraft landings within town limits, but not before handling a few questions on the law change from a private citizen.On July 3, a private helicopter landed on a church parking lot at 17th Street and Philadelphia Avenue, discharged… Read more »
Hot Billfish Bite Continues In Club Tourney
OCEAN CITY- The continued red-hot billfish bite off the coast of Ocean City continued last weekend, making the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 60th Annual Labor Day White Marlin Tournament one of the most memorable in recent years.While it may lack the glamour and high payouts of the White Marlin Open, the Ocean City Marlin Club’s… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week – September 7, 2018
OCEAN CITY Gateway Grand Oceanfront 48th St Saturday 10-5 1710 4BR/3BA 508 3BR/3BA Jon Barker Mark Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 410-723-6292WEST OCEAN CITY 9422 Lake View Drive Ocean Reef Sat 11-4 New Construction 4BR/3BA Home Overlooks Pond Ed Balcerzak Berkshire Hathaway 443-497-4746OCEAN CITY 1111 Edgewater Ave Fri-Mon 10-4 New Construction Direct Waterfront Boats slips available… Read more »