Pardon the proud parent moment, but I am incredibly impressed with Carson completing his school’s five-week summer academy.Back in the spring, we debated whether Carson would enroll until the last minute. When the deadline came, we decided to go ahead and sign him up. All the while Pam and I were of the mindset he… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2021
Beach Stand Operator Seeks Umbrella Suit Dismissal
OCEAN CITY — A resort beach stand operator named in a federal civil suit filed by a victim impaled by a flying umbrella has filed a motion to dismiss the case.In July 2018, Pennsylvania resident Jill Mendygral was impaled in the chest by a rented beach umbrella that had become dislodged from the sand and… Read more »
Elected Officials Hear More About Drainage Concerns
BERLIN – A resident of Westminster Drive shared ongoing neighborhood drainage concerns with town officials this week.Westminster Drive resident Mary Hedlesky approached the Berlin Town Council this week to express frustration with longtime drainage issues in her neighborhood. Officials said that while progress might be slow, they were aware of the situation.“We are looking into… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – July 30, 2021
The best way to truly get a sense of how the summer is going is to get out and explore first hand. Here are some personal observations from several beach days in Ocean City and Assateague, numerous restaurant visits and trips to the Boardwalk over the last two weeks.•As a reporter, negative things often make… Read more »
Berlin Museum Will Host Peach Festival Next Saturday
BERLIN – A popular Berlin tradition will return the first Saturday in August as the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum hosts its annual Peach Festival.After offering a scaled down event last year, organizers are welcoming the public to the museum lawn for this year’s festival on Sat. Aug. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.“This… Read more »
Human Waste Concerns Reported On Assateague OSV Area
ASSATEAGUE – As usage of the over-sand vehicle (OSV) zone increases, one area resident says she is concerned with the growing level of human waste being found on the beaches of Assateague Island.Salisbury resident Beth McClincy says she and her husband have been going to Assateague’s OSV zone for years. She noted the beauty of… Read more »
A Week In Business – July 30, 2021
Freeman Outlines Public Nature TransferBERLIN – Part of the Carl M. Freeman Companies’ philosophy has always been to create places that enrich lives. For that reason, the company announced this week 673 acres that make up the former Bay Club and an adjacent farm, formerly considered for commercial and residential redevelopment by Carl M. Freeman… Read more »
Fenwick Council Votes 6-0 To Adopt $4.1 Million Budget
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island last week adopted a $4.1 million budget for the coming fiscal year.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted 6-0 to approve a fiscal year 2022 budget of $4,190,477, as well as a fee schedule that includes a property tax rate of 0.1740 per $100 of assessed value.The… Read more »
Art League Of OC Announces New Monthly Exhibit
OCEAN CITY — The Art League of Ocean City invites the public to a trio of free in-person First Friday art openings on Aug. 6 from 5-7 p.m. The Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street bayside opens four new shows, with exhibitions also taking place at the Princess Royale Oceanfront and Coffee… Read more »
Anniversary Committee Raises $196K For Hospital
On May 21, the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation held its Anniversary Celebration to commemorate 28 years of service to the Eastern Shore community. Due to the pandemic emergency, this year’s theme was, “The Party To Which You Give But Don’t Go.” Although not able to celebrate in person like previous years, the community put forth… Read more »