OCEAN CITY — While it currently resembles a war zone, the median fence and enhanced lighting project on Coastal Highway remains on target for a completion before Memorial Day weekend, State Highway Administration (SHA) officials reported this week.SHA and its private contractors continued work on the median project from the convention center to Route 90… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY – A new movie theater is coming to the White Marlin Mall in West Ocean City.Flagship Cinemas, a privately held company that owns and operates movie theaters in Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Florida, is expected to open a new location in the West Ocean City shopping center by early next… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The shuffle at the top of the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) continued last month with another significant promotion, but despite an apparent experience drain this year, there is no concern about the quality of officers moving up the ranks in the department.The OCPD announced recently Lieutenant Ray Austin has been promoted… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — It is officially the start of the season, as Ocean City celebrates the 28th annual production of Springfest, May 3-6.Come to Maryland’s Eastern Shore for live music, art, crafts, food and more – all located adjacent to Ocean City’s historic Boardwalk and free beautiful clean beach. Springfest, one of the top arts… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island last week approved a $14,000 funding request to conduct a sidewalk study.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to a request from the Pedestrian Safety Committee to fund 20 percent, or $14,000, of a study that will determine a financially feasible approach to installing a continuous… Read more »
BERLIN – Berlin’s Ambassador Program is seeking volunteers to be “a friendly face on Main Street” this summer.Each year, volunteers with the Ambassador Program set up on the corner of Pitts Street and Main Street to answer questions, hand out town information and guide visitors to shops, restaurants and attractions. The program’s mission is to… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials agreed to move ahead with improvements to the tennis courts at Stephen Decatur Park despite a cost increase.The Berlin Town Council on Monday approved a $12,650 change order associated with the tennis court replacement currently underway. The cost increase comes as contractors encountered problems working on the easternmost courts.“Our hand’s being… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Applause erupted amid a sea of smiling faces at the Worcester County courthouse Thursday as a Mardela Springs couple adopted five siblings.In what was Judge Peggy Kent’s first adoption since being sworn in as a Worcester County Circuit Court judge, Mardela Springs residents Steve and Tina Collins officially welcomed the five children… Read more »
Wind Power Not Worth Horizon DegradationEditor:This summer, as I stroll on the beach in the evening with my grandkids, I’ll tell them to take a good long look at the unspoiled eastern horizon. If the big wind companies have their way, that view may soon be sprinkled with many dozens of blinking red lights.I was taken… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity track teams turned in solid performances in the Bayside South meet they hosted last week with several top individual performances.On the boys’ side, Decatur’s Tah’jeem Woodland enjoyed a big day, finishing first in the 200 and 400, while coming in second in the 100. Daymont Mercer was fourth in the 200,… Read more »