BERLIN – The lack of capital funding available within the town’s utility funds highlighted a budget work session this week.Finance Director Natalie Saleh told the town council this week Berlin needed to begin planning ahead for capital projects. She says department heads are frustrated by the town’s inability to make necessary purchases related to water,… Read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2021
Proposed Land Conversation For Park Project Discussed
SALISBURY – County officials last week agreed more discussion was needed on a potential land conversion that would allow for future park development at Connelly Mill.In a work session last week, representatives with the recreation, parks and tourism department presented the Wicomico County Council with a proposed Program Open Space (POS) land conversion.Recreation, Parks and… Read more »
Ocean Pines Still Waiting On PPP Forgiveness
OCEAN PINES – The association’s general manager says he is waiting to hear if more than $1 million in PPP funding will be forgiven.Last week, General Manager John Viola presented his monthly financial report to the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors. He said the association closed March with nearly $200,000 more than budgeted…. Read more »
Intruder Forces Resident Out, Damages Unit
OCEAN CITY — A Virginia man was arrested on burglary and other charges last weekend after allegedly barging his way into a downtown apartment and forcing the resident out.Around 12:30 a.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to an apartment on 6th Street for a reported breaking and entering in progress. Ocean… Read more »
OC Lions Visit Therapeutic Riding Program
OC Lions visit 4Steps Therapeutic Riding Program to learn about their services and present a check. 4Steps works with children and adults with physical, emotional and behavioral health issues. Pictured, from left, are OC Lions Director Doug Parks, 4Steps Executive Director Sandy Winter, OC Lions 1st Vice President Scott Stark and President Mike Hooper. Riding is… Read more »
Things I Like – April 30, 2021
Laying in freshly cut grassWatching my son compete in sportsBefore-and-after photos of projectsWeekend mornings when no one else is awakeStories on new businesses openingWatching dogs play on the beachAll the great places to eat within a short walk from homeClassic movies with my kidsFreshly mulched flower bedsCarryout on the weekendsDreaming about something, then it happening
Cops & Courts – April 30, 2021
Assault, Child Abuse ArrestOCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania man was arrested last week after allegedly assaulting a woman and a child at an uptown condo.Around 1:25 a.m. last Wednesday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were dispatched to a condo at 80th Street for a reported domestic assault. According to police reports, the caller stated… Read more »
Volunteers Assist In Set Up & Break Down Of “Wall That Heals”
On April 21, 2021 volunteers assembled the traveling version of the Vietnam Memorial Wall at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines. The community was asked to volunteer to both assemble and break down the Wall That Heals. Among the many volunteers were members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Maryland. … Read more »
DAR Posthumously Honors Ann Lockhart Showell
The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) annually recognizes a woman, past or present, who has made a difference in her community, and submits a brief biography and photo of the honoree for inclusion in the National Society’s Women in American History Project database. This year, the chapter honored… Read more »
Who’s Playing When & Where – April 30, 2021
45th Street Taphouse 443-664-2201 4507 Coastal Hwy. Tuesdays: Aaron Howell Wednesdays: Aaron Howell (137th St. Tavern)Atlantic Hotel 410-641-3589 2 North Main St., Berlin Mondays: Earl BeardsleyBuxy’s Salty Dog Dry Dock 28 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, April 30: Aaron Howell Duo, 6 p.m. DJ Wax, 9 p.m.Coins Pub 410-289-3100 28th St. Plaza On… Read more »