FENWICK ISLAND – Town officials agreed to seek additional options for the placement of wireless infrastructure in town after a meeting with Verizon Wireless last week.Last Thursday, Verizon Wireless representative Bonnie Metz met with the Fenwick Island Town Council and members of the public in a workshop to discuss the proposed location for cellular towers… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2018
Adventures Of Fatherhood – September 7, 2018
Like most parents, there were lots of mixed emotions around my house about back to school.Generally, it’s easier to manage our work schedules when the kids are in school. There is less running around to various camps and doctor’s appointments when school is in session.As far as the kids, it’s a bit sad for them…. Read more »
Council Prioritizes Five-Year Transportation Work
SALISBURY – Road improvements, airport renovations and drainage studies topped the county’s list of priority transportation projects in the next five years.In a work session on Tuesday, Public Works Director Dallas Baker presented the Wicomico County Council with a draft priority letter identifying requests for transportation improvements to the Maryland Department of Transportation.Each year, the… Read more »
Fisherman Impaled By Spear Gun
OCEAN CITY — An unidentified fisherman remained in critical condition this week after accidentally getting shot in the head and impaled by a spear gun offshore Sunday afternoon.Around 2 p.m. on Sunday, Coast Guard Station Ocean City received a call about an accident involving a spear gun on a 25-foot fishing boat about 35 miles… Read more »
Coastal Cleanup Volunteers Sought
OCEAN CITY – The community is invited to join the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, Ocean City Surf Club and the Town of Ocean City to celebrate the Ocean Conservancy Annual International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 8 at City Hall.Throughout the world people will be taking the time to celebrate this annual clean up by… Read more »
Waters Named Atlantic Physical Therapy “Tough Guy Of The Week”
The first Atlantic Physical Therapy “Tough Guy of the Week” award went to Decatur’s Devin Waters for impressive play on both sides of the ball in an 58-20 win over Arcadia in the season opener. Pictured above is Waters (center) flanked by ATP Director of Physical Therapy Charles Curran (left) and Coach Bob Knox (right).Submitted… Read more »
Summer Smoking Enforcement Update Sought
OCEAN CITY — With another peak summer season in the books, resort officials are seeking information on how the enforcement of the smoking ordinance on the Boardwalk played out over the last few months along with some relief for some businesses in areas where smokers tend to congregate.During Tuesday’s Mayor and Council meeting, Police Commission… Read more »
Significant Business Changes Looming For Downtown Berlin
BERLIN – Downtown Berlin will welcome several new businesses with the onset of fall.Within the next month, new shops expected to open in town include a pet supply shop, a travel-inspired trading company and a bookstore. In addition, existing shops A Little Bit Sheepish and Gilbert’s Provisions will move to new Main Street locations.“Everyone wants… Read more »
Cops And Courts – September 7, 2018
Assault, Affray ChargesOCEAN CITY — A local man was arrested on assault and other charges last weekend after allegedly scrapping with another man over an unopened beer can at a downtown park.Around 8:10 p.m. last Thursday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was patrolling near a convenience store at North Division Street when he… Read more »
First Annual Best Day Ocean City Planned For Saturday
OCEAN CITY – A foundation that provides adventure activities to children and young adults with special needs will makes its way to Ocean City this weekend for a day of surfing, bodyboarding and beach games.On Sept. 8, the Chesapeake Bay chapter of the Best Day Foundation – a national nonprofit based in California – will… Read more »