OCEAN CITY — An iconic old building on the corner of Talbot Street and Baltimore Avenue got a brief stay of execution this week with demolition equipment on site poised to take it down, but it appears its demise is inevitable.The century-plus old building on the northwest corner of Talbot Street and Baltimore Avenue has… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2018
Ocean City Tourism Officials, Council To Consider Room Tax Increase
OCEAN CITY – A major takeaway from this week’s review of the town’s annual revenue and fiscal policy review is a proposal to increase the room tax rate by half a percentage point.During Tuesday’s work session, City Manager Doug Miller and Budget Manager Jennie Knapp presented a rosy review of the town’s debt-to-revenue picture for… Read more »
A Mother’s Reflection On Her Son’s Addiction, His Death, Her Faith And What If’s
(Editor’s Note: The following was written by the mother of Brian Christ, who died of a heroin overdose at home in 2004. Brian’s death changed the lives of many, especially his parents, Lee Ann and Tony Christ, and sisters Katelyn and Ashley. We share this story not to scare, although we are fine if that’s the… Read more »
County-Owned Nursing Home’s Future Discussed
SALISBURY – The future of a county-owned nursing home was called into question last week following a request for a $489,000 operating loan.Last week, representatives of the Wicomico Nursing Home came before the Wicomico County Council in a work session to discuss a request for a $489,320 loan to sustain operations through fiscal year 2019.Jim… Read more »
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Kicks Off Berlin’s Holiday Season
BERLIN — Berlin residents and visitors gathered outside of the Atlantic Hotel last Friday to celebrate the official start of the holiday season at the annual Berlin tree lighting ceremony and holiday arts night.This year’s bash had a little something for all ages and interests, including late-night shopping, a gallery crawl featuring local and regional… Read more »
Ocean City Christmas Parade Set For Saturday
OCEAN CITY — With holiday festivities filling up the calendar in December, Ocean City is adding to the holiday cheer with the 36th Annual Ocean City Christmas Parade marching along Coastal Highway on Saturday, Dec. 1.The holiday parade starts at 11 a.m. on Old Landing Road and marches northbound in the southbound lanes of Coastal… Read more »
Blue Angels Plan Flyover Ahead Of Next June’s OC Air Show
OCEAN CITY — Weather permitting, local residents and visitors will be treated to a rare preview this week when an advanced scouting team for the U.S. Navy Blue Angels conduct a flyover over the resort beach.The Blue Angels will be the headliner for the O.C. Air Show next June and on Wednesday, two officers will… Read more »
OC Committee Reviews Summer Bike Crash Data
OCEAN CITY – Data on bike-related accidents in Ocean City is expected to help a resort committee evaluate and improve bicycle safety.Last Wednesday, Corporal Allen Hawk, vice president of the Ocean City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, presented committee members with data on bike-related collisions in town over the past three years.He noted that in… Read more »
Town Looking To Demolish Old Park Buildings
BERLIN – The town is currently seeking proposals for the removal of seven small buildings from Berlin Falls Park.The Town of Berlin last week issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the demolition and removal of seven small buildings at the park, which was once a chicken processing plant.“We’ve talked about demolishing some of the… Read more »
SD High School Students, Staff, Connections, Leo Club And NJROTC Join American Legion For Presentation Of “Packages For Our Troops”
Stephen Decatur High School students and staff as well as the organizations of Connections, Leo Club and NJROTC joined forces with the American Legion Post #166 for the sixth annual presentation of “Packages for our Troops.” With a timely presentation on the day following Veterans Day, SDHS filled two trucks with various toiletries and other… Read more »