ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A gracious Lamb can learn more about a problem-filled situation than one who is openly suspicious of what could be happening. A friend might offer some well-directed advice.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Getting adjusted to an unexpected change might be difficult for the Bovine, who prefers things to… Read more »
Days without meetingsIn-depth interviewsFinding a binge-worthy showStories of people helping strangersPocket doorsBlack-and-white photos framedThe drop in the price of televisions over the yearsPositive news in these challenging timesTrying different styles of eggs benedictTaking my kids to big citiesPudgy baby hands
Billy Heaton Whitworth and his wife Agnes opened Heaton’s Karmel Korn on the Boardwalk near Wicomico Street in 1944. Specializing in saltwater taffy and caramel popcorn, Heaton’s changed both its name and its menu when son-in-law Fred King purchased the business from Agnes after Billy’s death in 1953. Cotton candy, snow balls and candy apples… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – An application to construct a marina outside the town limits of Fenwick Island received state approval late last month.In December, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Secretary Shawn Garvin issued a permit order authorizing Christopher at the Townes at Bayshore Village, LLC to construct and operate an 18-slip marina… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A north-end water taxi company is seeking a private-public partnership with the town of Ocean City to potentially expand the service throughout the resort.About two years ago, amid some opposition at the time, the Mayor and Council approved a conditional use request allowing for a water taxi service based at a canal… Read more »
BERLIN – The Berlin Police Department has added its support to efforts to bring a skatepark to the town.In response to skateboarding concerns brought up at this week’s town council meeting, Police Chief Arnold Downing said local kids needed a safe place to skateboard. He said they were going to continue to skate where they… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The resort has reached a critical crossroads in the future of Baltimore Avenue as a decision is needed on the roadway’s redevelopment.In recent years, a major renovation of the streetscape along the Baltimore Avenue corridor from North Division Street to 15th Street including undergrounding the utilities and widening the sidewalks, for example,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Continuing a trend that began when the Delmarva Irish-American Club’s annual St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival was cancelled last March near the outset of COVID-19 locally, the club this week announced the 2021 event will not be held this spring.Last year’s cancelation was one of the first major special events to fall… Read more »
BERLIN – A discussion on vaccine distribution efforts highlighted a virtual town hall meeting this weekOn Monday, hundreds of community members joined a virtual town hall meeting to learn more about the local vaccine distribution process and participate in a question-and-answer session with health care representatives.Hosted by Senator Mary Beth Carozza, the forum included panelists… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The Embers Restaurant will close as plans move forward to redevelop the 24th Street property.Last week, the Taustin family announced plans to redevelop the front portion of their 24th Street property where the Embers Restaurant has stood for more than 70 years.Coming in 2022, the project will transform the property into a… Read more »