Real Estate Market UpdateBERLIN – What is housing inventory and why does it matter? In short, “months of inventory” is a snapshot of time taken at the end of the month. It is the number of houses that are for sale (active listings) divided by the average number of homes sold in either the last… Read more »
Sixth grade student Lexi O’Hara purchased snacks as a “Thank You” treat for the faculty and staff at Berlin Intermediate School. She had the giftbox delivered to the school as a surprise. O’Hara gave the front office notice to be expecting a package, upon its arrival a gift note from her was inside, saying, “You… Read more »
The Wicomico High School JROTC Academic Leadership Team will be one of 40 in the nation, and the only program in the state, to qualify and compete in the 2021 JROTC Academic Bowl, which will be held 18-22 June in Washington D.C. Pictured are Cadet Captain Dana Bozick, Cadet First Lieutenant Robert (Bobby) Schaller, Cadet First… Read more »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): With change dominant this week, don’t be surprised to find new facts emerging that could put another slant on a situation and offer you another choice. Think it through before you decide.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): There could be some lingering problems from a previous matter that involved… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A pair of bills circulating in the General Assembly seeking continual alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption or delivery passed through their respective chambers this week.When COVID-19 emerged around this time last year and Governor Larry Hogan declared a state-of-emergency, restaurants and bars were closed to the public and many went to a… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Increases in proposed public safety and emergency services spending highlighted a Worcester County budget work session.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday met with department leaders to begin reviewing the proposed fiscal year 2022 budget. General fund revenues for the coming year are estimated at $211 million while proposed expenditures total $219 million.The… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Overnight closures of Route 90 this week to allow crews to complete extensive repairs and upgrades to one of main access points to the resort finished up a day earlier than expected.Starting on Monday, Maryland Department of Transportation-State Highway Administration (SHA) crews began extensive repairs to the entire length of Route 90… Read more »
Sunshine & Umbrella Drinksby Captain Franky PettolinaFish in OC Magazine 2016Sunshine, a warm ocean breeze, calm seas, and the fish practically jumping right into the cooler. Happy clients, a fast boat, and umbrella drinks. Yup, that’s every day in the life of a charter boat captain….. Wait a minute. Maybe that’s not quite right. While there… Read more »
BERLIN – After hours of discussion and four failed votes, Berlin’s elected officials approved a one-and-a-half cent tax increase this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 4-1 to approve a tax rate of $.815 per $100 of assessed property valuation The decision, which will equate to a $45 increase for someone with a home… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A third suspect, arrested in connection with a stabbing incident on the Boardwalk last June, pleaded guilty last week to second-degree assault and was sentenced to 10 years, all but six suspended.On June 9 between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m., Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to two serious assaults on… Read more »