SNOW HILL – County leaders honored Ocean City’s Charles “Buddy” Jenkins this week for his conservation efforts.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday presented Jenkins with a commendation recognizing him as the 2019 recipient of the Stephen N. Parker Conservation Legacy Award from the Lower Shore Land Trust.“Mr. Jenkins, an exemplary citizen engaged in ongoing service… Read more »
BERLIN – Berlin Fire Company leaders provided town officials with a quarterly update this week.Berlin Fire Company (BFC) representatives presented the Berlin Town Council with a report for the third quarter of the current fiscal year at Monday’s regular council meeting.David Fitzgerald, president of the BFC, reported 59% of the EMS calls the organization responded… Read more »
BERLIN – Officials praised the town’s electric department following a national recognition.The Berlin Town Council presented Electric Utility Director Tim Lawrence with a plaque signifying Berlin Electric being named a Reliable Public Power Provider on Monday. The designation is given to public power utilities that are proficient in safety, reliability, workforce development and system improvement.“Tonight… Read more »
ASSATEAGUE – As is the case in Ocean City, Assateague Island National Seashore is also facing recruitment challenges this spring.During a budget work session last week, Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) Captain Butch Arbin reported recruitment efforts for the upcoming season has presented challenges to the point he is not entirely confident the department will… Read more »
In the years up to and including the 1960s, Baltimore Avenue was a mostly residential area lined with homes and boarding houses such as the Gables, pictured.This changed in the 1990s when lack of adequate parking became a serious issue in the downtown section of Ocean City. Boardwalk hotel owners began buying these properties and… Read more »
Passed Out At Gas PumpsOCEAN CITY — A Bishopville man was arrested on driving under the influence of narcotics and weapons charges last week after being found passed out at the gas pumps of a midtown convenience store.Around 5:50 p.m. last Wednesday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a convenience store at… Read more »
Seemingly overnight we are uncool to my 10-year-old kid.I figured this would be the reality in his teen years, but it seems to have happened already. He just doesn’t want much to do with us.For Easter, since he’s an accomplished shower singer, he was surprised with a waterproof Bluetooth speaker that affixes to the side… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Despite a measure of closure in the long-running Dumser’s case last week, resort officials continue to assert ownership of the historic property on the east side of the Boardwalk, but are ready to move on.The Court of Appeals last week denied a petition for writ of certiorari filed earlier this year by… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A fully rehabilitated female harp seal rescued in February was successfully released from the beach in Ocean City on Thursday morning and has returned to the sea.In February, a female harp seal now known affectionately as Sally Ride was rescued from Rehoboth Beach and was admitted to the animal care and rescue… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The second major milling and repaving of the south section of Philadelphia Avenue in Ocean City got underway this week and is expected to be completed by the middle of next month.In March, State Highway Administration (SHA) contractors began a milling and paving project along Philadelphia Avenue, technically Maryland Route 528, from… Read more »