OCEAN CITY – Gov. Larry Hogan this week eased some of the COVID-19 restrictions associated with stage one of his recovery plan for the state, giving the green light for limited outdoor dining with strict safety guidelines in place.Two weeks ago, Hogan announced the implementation of stage one of his Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2020
Berlin Site Plan Review Near; Developer Plans Convenience Store, Brand Hotel
BERLIN – Plans for a 7-Eleven and hotel near the intersection of Route 50 and North Main Street will be reviewed by town officials next month.At its June meeting, the Berlin Planning Commission is expected to review plans for a 7-Eleven and an 80-room hotel on the property annexed by the town last year at… Read more »
OC’s Request To Postpone Virtual Wind Hearing Denied
OCEAN CITY — A virtual evidentiary hearing on the proposed change in the size of the turbines for one offshore wind farm scheduled for next week will go on as planned after the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) denied Ocean City’s request to delay the proceedings.The evidentiary hearing on the proposed change in size of… Read more »
One of the First Bigeye of the OC Season Is a 200 Pounder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieYhF2fTdBA&t=6sThe Daily Catch from over the weekend at the Ocean City Fishing CenterOne captain referred to today’s weather as the nicest day that he’s fished so far this year and I can’t disagree. It was foggy over the ocean again today for a bit, but the winds were next to nothing and seas were pretty… Read more »
First Bigeye of the OC Season Is a 200 Pounder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieYhF2fTdBA&t=6sThe Daily Catch from over the weekend at the Ocean City Fishing CenterOne captain referred to today’s weather as the nicest day that he’s fished so far this year and I can’t disagree. It was foggy over the ocean again today for a bit, but the winds were next to nothing and seas were pretty… Read more »
Berlin To Spend $348K On Street Resurfacing
BERLIN – Town officials approved a $348,740 street resurfacing contract this week.At a meeting Tuesday, the Berlin Town Council approved a contract with ECM Corporation for the resurfacing of more than a dozen streets this summer.“They’re happy to be coming to town,” said Josh Taylor of Davis, Bowen & Friedel Inc.Taylor said the town had… Read more »
Home Relocation Leads To Berlin Councilman Stepping Down; Early Word Allows For Election To Decide Seat
BERLIN – Councilman Thom Gulyas announced plans to resign in September as his family prepares to leave Berlin.At Monday’s meeting of the Berlin Town Council, Gulyas, who is the at-large councilmember, said that thought there are two years left in his term he would give up his seat in September. He and his family expect… Read more »
Big Bird’s Biggest Rockfish Ever
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieYhF2fTdBA&t=6sDaily Catch at the Ocean City Fishing CenterIt was FOGGY today in Ocean City folks….FOGGY! Temperatures were warm enough, it wasn’t raining and the wind was light, but if you were on the ocean today you better have had radar. Doing some segments at Atlantic Tackle in West Ocean City today, we couldn’t see anything… Read more »
After Spirited Debate, Ocean City Opts To Keep Boardwalk Benches For Summer
OCEAN CITY — The Boardwalk benches are staying right where they are after a spirited debate by a divided Mayor and Council this week about potentially removing or moving some of them to better promote social distancing.During the weekly COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday, the Boardwalk benches provided the catalyst for a spirited philosophical debate about… Read more »
Del. Men Face Robbery Charges
OCEAN CITY – Three Delaware men were arrested on robbery charges last weekend after randomly jumping a group of juveniles.On May 23, at 1:22 a.m. Ocean City police were approached by three juvenile males at 2nd Street and Atlantic Ave. The three juvenile males told police that they had just been assaulted and robbed by… Read more »