The petition to referendum process is a valuable way to hold government accountable to the will of the people. In the case of the challenge in Berlin, the most recent petition effort seemed to be more about the general state of discord among town citizens than the specific annexation in question.While the energy behind the… Read more »
Ocean City Lions Club recently installed new officers for 2019-2020 year of service. Pictured, from left, are Tail Twister Bill Christmas, Director Doug Parks, Director Ken Robertson, Membership Chair Sean Williams, 2nd Vice President Greg Bergan, 1st Vice President Mike Hooper, Treasurer Jeff Quillin, Secretary Steve McMillan, President John Topfer and Past President Norm Cathell.
Rick Rico, creator of the Facebook group “Ocean City Cool VIP Club,” recently presented Worcester County Humane Society Manager Jessica Summers with a check for over $200. The group raised money by selling club T-shirts to members. The group has donated over $500 to date to the no-kill shelter.
Five keeper flounder in the first hour was a great start to a father-and-son fishing trip last Saturday.Since he has a little brother with special needs, it’s important for Beckett to get time alone with his parents or just me in this case. When I booked the trip, Pam and I talked about whether we… Read more »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Is someone at work resisting that Aries charm? Hard to believe. But seriously, Lamb, you might want to back up your ideas with some solid data, and then watch the yeas pile on.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Your hard work could pay off in ways you didn’t expect,… Read more »
Elizabeth Stock MakowskeBERLIN — Elizabeth Stock Makowske, age 70, died Monday, July 8, 2019 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late George and Catherine Reinisch Stock. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Raymond Theodore Makowske. Also surviving is a brother, George Stock of… Read more »
BERLIN – The annexation of property along Route 50 and North Main Street will move forward after a resident’s petition for the issue to be decided by referendum fell short.Resident Jeff Smith presented town staff with a petition July 12 that contained signatures of 710 individuals who wanted the annexation of land near the intersection… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A proposed art installation and waste reduction project was discussed at length in a resort committee meeting last week, prompting members to seek advice from the town’s public works department.Last week, Councilman Tony DeLuca presented the Ocean City Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, with a waste reduction project that uses… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials renewed the debate this month about relaxing the rules for dogs on the beach and Boardwalk during the offseason, but the idea appeared to have little traction.Hoping to tap into a growing market, the town’s tourism commission this spring initiated a discussion about expanding the season when pets are allowed… Read more »
It was a HOT one today buddy…reel hot!! Even the southerly breeze didn’t cool things down as heat indexes were over 100 degrees for most of the day. We may even break a record for overnight temperatures tonight which currently stands at 78 degrees. It’s even too hot for some to be excited about fishing…..but… Read more »