BERLIN – Town officials approved plans for a Worcester County Recreation and Parks program at Berlin’s new tennis courts.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council approved a drop-in tennis program to be hosted by Worcester County Recreation and Parks at the new courts at Stephen Decatur Park. The program, which is set for Wednesdays from 10… Read more »
The Ocean City beachfront from Caroline Street to 2nd Street had a much different appearance in 1955 and some of the famous hotels and buildings of that era can be seen in this historic photo.Pictured, from left, are The Maryland Inn, the Coast Guard Station, the Showell block with Edwards 5 and 10, the Roosevelt… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A highlight of the 3rd Annual Ocean City Film Festival is the Delmarva premiere of “The Biggest Little Farm,” a feature documentary directed and produced by two former locals — John Chester and Erica Cramer Messer.The film will screen on Saturday, March 9 at 2 p.m. in a special showing at the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — After further contentious debate, resort officials this week approved the installation of nine new small-scale cell towers in north-end residential areas of Ocean City.In December, representatives of the private-sector company Crown Castle announced a proposal to install small-cell towers in certain north-end residential neighborhoods in the interest of improving wireless data service…. Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Resort transportation officials this week reviewed the first year of the town’s new “pay-by-plate” parking system, which revealed revenue was generally down across the board although some areas did better than others.Prior to the start of the last summer season, Ocean City transitioned from the old pay-and-display system to a new pay-by-plate… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — While a challenge to Ocean City’s ordinance prohibiting female toplessness on the beach remains in federal court, the New Hampshire Supreme Court late last week upheld the arrest and conviction of three women for going bare-chested in a beach community in that state.In June 2017, the Ocean City Mayor and Council passed… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A boat show that benefits local youth will return to Ocean City this weekend.Beginning Friday, Feb. 15, the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club will kick off its 36th Annual Seaside Boat Show at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center.Held each year on Presidents Day weekend, the boat show draws thousands of water and… Read more »
BERLIN – Changes are in store for downtown Berlin as the commercial landscape shifts yet again.Two new shops have announced plans to come to town while one existing business has relocated and two others have undergone renovations. The town will lose one well-known establishment, as Berlin Farm Supply will close at the end of the… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County leaders and school system officials reaffirmed their commitment to working together as they met last week for a “State of our Schools” address from the superintendent.The Worcester County Commissioners joined the Worcester County Board of Education and school system leadership last Tuesday for a lunch and presentation from Superintendent Lou Taylor.“We… Read more »
BERLIN — It came down to the last bout on a long day, but Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team edged Linganore, 28-27, in a tight match last Saturday to capture the state Class 3A championship.The undefeated Seahawks dominated all season, but it took every last ounce of effort to capture the state championship last Saturday… Read more »