Norman R. ConnellOCEAN CITY – Lt. Col. Norman R. Connell ret. passed away peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 30, 2020 at the age of 92 at Catered Living in Ocean Pines.He had been a resident there for the past 11 years. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Connell of 58.5 years,… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2021
Things I Like – February 26, 2021
The movie, “Peanut Butter Falcon”When my son says something about his school dayWill Ferrell on ‘Saturday Night Live”Learning the features of a new phoneDays I see the sunrise and sunsetStiff animal abuse punishmentsA zero balance credit card statementSmell of fresh paint in a houseHelping someone pull off a prankBrick oven pizzaThe first shower after a… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? February 26, 2021
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Whatever decisions you’re faced with this week, rely on your strong Aries instincts, and base them on your honest feelings, not necessarily on what others might expect you to do.TAURUS (April 30 to May 20): Your sensitive Taurean spirit is pained by what you feel is an unwarranted attack… Read more »
Berlin’s Main Street Businesses Eligible For $194K In Grants
BERLIN – Businesses in Berlin’s downtown are now able to apply for financial support following an announcement from Governor Larry Hogan this week.On Tuesday, Hogan announced $7 million in awards for Main Street Maryland programs. Berlin’s Main Street program received $194,113 that will be used to provide grants to businesses within the district. Ivy Wells,… Read more »
Worcester County Schools Inviting All Students Back March 8; About 20% May Remain Virtual
NEWARK – Worcester County public schools will welcome back students full-time March 8.On Tuesday, Superintendent Lou Taylor released a message advising parents Worcester County Public Schools would move into Stage 4 of its Responsible Return plan March 8. Stage 4 returns all students to full-time in-person learning.“This is truly an exciting time as we move… Read more »
Baltimore Avenue Reconstruction Tops OC Council’s Capital Project List; Officials Ranked Projects In Importance
OCEAN CITY — The Mayor and Council rankings of projects large and small on the town’s draft capital improvement plan (CIP) revealed the elected officials are clearly divided on many, but the one they all agree is the most critical is the redevelopment of the Baltimore Avenue corridor.Two weeks ago, City Engineer Terry McGean presented… Read more »
Special Events Plan Leads To Talk Of Possible Drone Shows, Weekend Destination Brand
OCEAN CITY – Among the takeaways from Tuesday’s lengthy discussion about planned special events this summer was a possible shift in the strategy to embrace the town’s weekend destination market and the potential of adding elaborate drone shows to the lineup.Should Ocean City embrace its spontaneous weekend destination image or continue to go after the… Read more »
Ocean Pines Official Resigns Amid ‘Unfortunate Situation For All Involved’
OCEAN PINES – The handling of a complaint against the Ocean Pines Association’s board president was called into question late last week following the resignation of a prominent department head.Last Tuesday, Director of Amenities and Operational Logistics Colby Phillips submitted her resignation, ending a nearly seven-year tenure with the Ocean Pines Association (OPA).The announcement came… Read more »
OC Will Replace Convention Center AV System
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials last week approved a roughly $676,000 replacement of the audiovisual system in the older section of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center.City Engineer Terry McGean on Feb. 16 told the Mayor and Council the audio and video systems in the older exhibit halls A and B were installed during a… Read more »
Berlin Eyes Sunday Street Closures For Farmers Market; State Highway Needs To Approve Weekly Move
BERLIN – Town officials are hoping to close a section of Main Street on Sundays this year to allow for an expansion of the Berlin Farmers Market.The Berlin Town Council voted unanimously Monday to ask the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) for permission to close a piece of Main Street on Sundays during the farmers… Read more »