OCEAN CITY — Starting next Tuesday, those under 18 in Maryland will no longer be allowed to buy tobacco products in the state, including electronic smoking devices, and retailers will face greater scrutiny from state officials.Last year, the Maryland General Assembly passed legislation raising the legal age to purchase all tobacco products from 18 to… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2019
Couple Donates To AGH Campaign
BERLIN — David and Patricia Shaffer donated a generous $10,000 towards the Atlantic General Campaign for the Future in loving memory of Andre’ Lavanceau.“Having a local hospital and cancer center is vital to the Worcester County community,” said Ilczuk-Shaffer. “When Andre’s illness took a turn, it was the doctors at Atlantic General Hospital who were… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – September 27, 2019
The Ship Café was an Ocean City landmark for nearly 40 years. Constructed in the late 1930s as the Ocean City Yacht Club and designed to resemble a ship, its marina was used by the Coast Guard during World War II.Located on the bay at 14th Street, the Ship Café became one of the town’s most… Read more »
Berlin Shops May Stay Open Later
BERLIN – Downtown merchants are exploring the idea of expanding shop hours with the approach of the holiday season.At a merchants’ meeting Tuesday, Lisa DiFebo-Osias pointed out that customers often came to dinner at DiFebo’s only to leave town right afterward because none of the shops were open in the evenings. She said extending hours… Read more »
Mallards Blank Royals, End Skid
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity soccer team ended an early season three game skid with a tie last week and a win at home on Monday.After opening the season with a 2-1 win over Holly Grove, the Mallards had dropped three straight heading into last week to drop to 1-3 on the season. The skid… Read more »
Park Residents Weighing Next Steps After County’s Decision
BERLIN – White Horse Park residents say they haven’t given up their fight to continue living full-time in the community.Though the Worcester County Commissioners last week rejected a text amendment that would have allowed the park’s existing full-time residents to remain there, those residents say they’re still working to find a way to stay in… Read more »
Berlin Continues To Review On-Street Parking Issues; Resident Thankful For Recent Changes
BERLIN – Town staff continue to evaluate the safety of on-street parking in Berlin in the wake of a July fire on Washington Street.“The chief’s looking at all neighborhoods,” Mayor Gee Williams said. “When he’s ready he’s going to come before the council and make recommendations about parking.”Washington Street resident Sara Hambury, whose garage burned… Read more »
Stadium & Field Dedicated To Taylor And Knox
During an emotional halftime ceremony last Friday, the new turf field at Stephen Decatur was dedicated as the Robert G. Knox Field in honor of the longtime coach (right) while the Seahawk Stadium was rededicated as the Louis H. Taylor Stadium in honor of former student and principal and now Worcester County Public Schools Superintendent… Read more »
Cops & Courts – September 27, 2019
‘I’m Just Looking For My Car’OCEAN CITY — A New York man was arrested last weekend after allegedly bumbling down Coastal Highway while looking for his car, causing a vehicle to brake suddenly to avoid hitting him.Just before midnight last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was patrolling in the area of 42nd… Read more »
Wicomico Mulling Ban On Intentional Balloon Releases
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County will consider new legislation that prohibits intentional balloon releases.Late last week, Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver announced he submitted proposed legislation to the Wicomico County Council that prohibits the release of large numbers of non-biodegradable or non-photodegradable balloons into the atmosphere.“The release of balloons poses a danger and nuisance… Read more »