OCEAN CITY – A representative with the State Highway Administration took time this week to address resort officials concerns regarding a design flaw in the proposed bike-friendly trail along the Route 50 corridor.In December, members of the Mayor and Council questioned the State Highway Administration’s (SHA) plans for a bicycle and pedestrian-friendly trail along the… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2019
Voices From The Readers – January 11, 2019
Mathias Grateful For Opportunity To Serve DistrictEditor:As I write this on my last full day as your State Senator for District 38, I want to thank all my constituents and our neighbors in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties for the privilege of serving you and our Lower Eastern Shore.My 2018 campaign provided you, the voters… Read more »
Man Arrested With Loaded Gun, Pot Shortly After Trial
OCEAN CITY — A Missouri man was arrested on weapons and drug charges this week an hour after appearing in court for the same charges from a case in December.On Wednesday morning, John Hale, Jr., 24, of Poplar Bluff, Mo,, appeared in District Court in Ocean City to face charges of possession of a loaded… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood – January 11, 2019
Being busy is an excuse many use when we either screw up or can’t do something in a timely fashion.Of all the various responsibilities in my life, I consider being a parent a top priority. That’s why I make sure to not put work or other obligations ahead of the kids. That doesn’t mean I’m… Read more »
Who’s Playing When And Where – January 11, 2019
28th/127th Street Pit And Pub 410-289-2020 443-664-7482 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. & 127th St. & Coastal Hwy. Wednesdays: DJ Wax (127th St.)Atlantic Hotel 410-641-3589 2 North Main St., Berlin Mondays: Earl Beardsley Tuesdays: Bob Miller on PianoBuxy’s Salty Dog Dry Dock 28 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Jan. 11: Darin Engh, 5 p.m.Captain’s… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – January 11, 2019
Ocean City’s continual discussion of a possible room tax increase is interesting. Most of the talk this week at the committee level centered on what the city would do with this new revenue – estimated at $1.7 million in the first year if the room tax is increased from 4.5% to 5% – if the… Read more »
Things I Like – January 11, 2019
Close NFL playoff gamesPeeling a just right avocadoOld lighthousesThe story behind the ‘John’s Crazy Socks’ companyTaking Christmas decorations down on a warm January dayWhen a referral works out for everyoneWaking up before the alarmYoung athletes who don’t complain about calls by refereesPersonalized photo calendars as a giftFinding a perfect conch shell on the beachSpanish moss… Read more »
Mentoring’s Importance Discussed
SNOW HILL – Worcester County recognized the importance of mentoring with a proclamation this week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore to proclaim January as National Mentoring Month.“I encourage everyone here, and everyone who you might know, if you have the time and the inclination to… Read more »
Seahawks In Tough Stretch Against South
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team, in the midst of three straight road games against tough Bayside South opponents, dropped a pair of games to Bennett and Wicomico over the last week.The Seahawks started the season 4-1 and split two games in the Governor’s Challenge to enter the second half with a 5-2 record…. Read more »
Locals To Enter Golf Hall Of Fame
OCEAN CITY- The Eastern Shore Golf Hall of Fame will hosts its 8th annual induction ceremony next weekend and the impressive list of inductees this year includes some familiar faces around the resort area.Started eight years ago by Eastern Shore Golf Magazine honors those who have spend 20-years plus to golf on the shore in… Read more »