https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgThere is no doubt that the wind has been blowing pretty good for the past few days, but today it blew on a whole new level. Strong winds out of the west had the bay rougher than a corn cob and turned it from a nice clean green to a combination of white and “doo… Read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2021
White Chinners
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgThe wind was a little cranky out of the south and west today, but the ocean wasn’t too rough and if you found the right spot in the bay it actually wasn’t bad at all. Temps were up in the 80s and skies were sunny so it was a great day to be out on… Read more »
Mostly Positive Reports Heard At Delmarva Economic Forecast
OCEAN CITY – As COVID-19 recovery efforts continue, business leaders say they are optimistic about the future of the local economy.On Wednesday, regional economists, economic development directors and business leaders gathered at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center for the 33rd Annual Southern Delmarva Economic Forecast.The event – presented by the Salisbury Area Chamber of… Read more »
Outdoor Mask Mandate Lifted, Some Dining Rules Eased
OCEAN CITY — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan this week lifted the outdoor mask mandate and eased restrictions on outdoor dining as the state’s key COVID metrics continue to improve.Acting on guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced earlier this week, Hogan on Wednesday immediately lifted the mask mandate in outdoor… Read more »
Spartan Race May Return To Resort As Two-Day Event
OCEAN CITY — The popular Spartan obstacle race held in the downtown area in 2019 is returning this fall, but the challenge now is how to make it a two-day event.For the first time ever, Spartan, a Boston-based company that produces high-intensity obstacle course races all over the country and throughout the world, brought its… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – April 30, 2021
It was a short email. It read, “don’t sweat the small things, focus on the big stuff. Otherwise, you will drive yourself crazy.”This was from a man who read a recent column about the trials and tribulation of raising tweens. Coming from a father of four – three adult men and a woman, all in… Read more »
Enhanced Animal Control Regs Move Ahead In Worcester
SNOW HILL – Legislation to enhance Worcester County’s animal control regulations continues to move forward.The Worcester County Commissioners last week agreed to introduce a text amendment that would strengthen local animal control laws. Various county departments partnered together to draft the changes after concerns were raised regarding a dog breeder in Pocomoke.“We found our codes… Read more »
Berlin Business Growth Continues
BERLIN – New businesses continue to work toward opening while an existing business is prepping for an expansion in downtown Berlin.The Sterling Tavern, Rusty Anchor Seafood Market, Broad Street Station, Thunder and Anvil and Mother Flowers are all prepping to open in the coming weeks. In addition, the popular olive oil shop Una Bella Salute… Read more »
$20K In Education Grants Awarded
SALISBURY – Schools in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties received $20,016 in grant funding through the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s 2021 Education Award Grants Program to help them get through the second half of this challenging school year.With schools fluctuating between in-person, virtual and hybrid schedules, students and teachers have been faced with… Read more »
Community Rallies To Fund Kiln To Enrich Art Program
BERLIN – Students at Buckingham Elementary School will soon have access to a kiln thanks to the efforts of the school’s PTA.After a PTA-led fundraising effort last year, Buckingham Elementary School has now added a kiln to its art program. Installation of the kiln, purchased primarily with donations from Berlin’s Arts and Entertainment Committee and… Read more »