OCEAN CITY — The Maryland Hotel Lodging Association (MHLA) last week fired off a letter to Governor Larry Hogan urging targeted COVID relief for an industry twisting in the wind because of the ongoing pandemic.MHLA President and CEO Amy Rohrer last Friday sent the letter to Hogan and Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz requesting targeted relief… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2020
DAR Induct New Member
The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) welcomed member Jane Bunting’s daughter Beth Sise as a new member during a meeting celebrating Veterans Day at the Ocean Pines White Horse Park pavilion. Regent Gail Weldin and Chaplain Barbara Rusko administered the oath of membership. Pictured, from left, are Bunting,… Read more »
Oyster Shell Recycling Program Impacted By Pandemic
BERLIN — Yet another unintended side-effect of the ongoing pandemic is a dire shortage of oyster shells critical to the ongoing recovery of the iconic shellfish in Maryland.Typically, November is a robust time for the consumption of oysters on the Eastern Shore and across the state, from crowded raw bars to oyster festivals all over… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – November 27, 2020
Press releases from Maryland’s governor would oftentimes be more appropriate than press conferences. The fears and stress associated with Gov. Larry Hogan’s press conferences are real. These pressers are announced in the early morning for the late afternoon typically, resulting in business owners and residents being on edge all day.In fact, one restaurateur said this… Read more »
Court Overturns Conviction Over Voir Dire Process Error
OCEAN CITY – A state appeals court has reversed last year’s burglary conviction of an Ocean City man.In February 2019, Robert Auble, now 48, was found guilty of fourth-degree burglary and rogue and vagabond after breaking into a downtown residence in July 2018 and was sentenced to three years in prison. Auble appealed the convictions… Read more »
Berlin Approves Deed Agreement With Developer; Road Paving Part Of Land Conveyance
BERLIN – Town officials agreed to deed a small section of property to a developer in exchange for road paving and sidewalk installation on Maple Avenue.On Monday, the town council voted 4-0 to approve an agreement with the developer of the Willows at Berlin, the apartment project planned at the end of Maple Avenue. The… Read more »
White Horse Park Community Seeks Closure Amid Legal Battles; County Legal Expenses To Date Exceed $50K
BERLIN – Regardless of which side of the issue they’re on, property owners in White Horse Park agree the lawsuit regarding full-time occupancy has changed the community.While some highlight the newly enhanced security measures and increased accountability as improvements, others in the park decry their lack of privacy and cite board overreach and tunnel vision… Read more »
Reds and Rockfish
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgWe had a chilly start to the day in and around Ocean City this morning with temps in the 40s in most places, but the wind had laid down nicely making it pretty nice this afternoon. We had highs in the upper 50s and with no wind it was very nice out on the bay… Read more »
Thousands Attend First Weekend Of Ocean City’s Modified Winterfest; Pandemic Restrictions Result In Walk-Through Event
OCEAN CITY — Blessed by unseasonably balmy weather, the first weekend of the walk-through Winterfest of Lights was an unqualified success with thousands enjoying the modified event.The 47th Annual Winterfest of Lights opened last Thursday with a virtual opening ceremony and tree-lighting. On a typical Thursday before Thanksgiving, thousands would cram into host Northside Park… Read more »
Former Golf Course, Neighboring Property To Become Public Space; State Planning To Purchase 673-Acre Tracts
BERLIN – Plans are underway to turn 673 acres just outside Berlin into public space.The Maryland Board of Public Works on Nov. 18 approved the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ plan to purchase two parcels — the Bay Club and a neighboring farm — totaling 673 acres. Mayor Zack Tyndall shared the news at Monday’s… Read more »