Downtown Project Questioned Editor: The Honorable Rick Meehan, Town Council, Mr. Miller, Ocean City Planning and Community Development, and O-cean City Development Corporation: (The following was submitted to The Dispatch as well as the assignees:) As an owner in Assateague House Condominiums, 210 Worcester Street, I am writing to state my opposition to the requested… Read more »
BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team took care of business in a relatively close one against Kent Island last week, beating the Buccaneers, 49-24.The Seahawks took a loss at 106 by forfeit, and suffered losses at 113, 120 and 126 before getting on track. Coby Drummond got Decatur on the board with a win… Read more »
There was some unusual activity at the south end of the Boardwalk earlier this month as two artifacts in front of the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum were removed to allow the Boardwalk redecking project to continue. We asked Curator Christine Okerblom for a history refresher on the two items, which will be stored next… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- With the throes of winter in full force, migrating seals are starting to make their first appearances on the beaches in and around the resort area as they always do, but residents and visitors are advised to keep a safe distance from the intrepid guests.Each winter, migrating seals of various species and sizes… Read more »
The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), presented the Award of Excellence in Historic Preservation to Jeannie and Brittany Mariner. The Mariner’s have restored the Showell-Mariner House, in keeping with the style of the 1858-59 era. The home is a show-piece with antiques, an interesting setting for the Windmill… Read more »
(The following is a reprint of an article from 2013.)I walked around much of Monday with Beckett’s underwear in my coat pocket.I just didn’t know what to do with it. Underwear is not exactly something I can leave on my desk or in a drawer or in my truck without raising some questions. Therefore, I… Read more »
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City entertained a guest speaker regarding the Worcester County Veterans Memorial last month. Kiwanis Club President Tim Lund, left, and Worcester County Veterans Memorial member and Kiwanian Jim Spicknall are pictured after Spicknall spoke to the group.
OCEAN PINES – As association staff continue to remove the North Gate guard house, General Manager John Viola said he will move forward in seeking estimates for new bridge lighting.In November, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors agreed to improvements at the North Gate entrance after fielding homeowner complaints about its dated appearance. In… Read more »
BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team routed county rival Snow Hill, 52-25, last week to remain unbeaten on the season.The Decatur girls got out to a big early lead against the Eagles and never looked back on their way to the 52-25 win. With the win, the Seahawks improved to a perfect 9-0… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – A new contract for a sidewalk construction project will move forward to the Fenwick Island Town Council with a favorable recommendation from a resort committee.Earlier this month, the Fenwick Island Sidewalk Project Committee voted unanimously to advance a $522,000 contract to the town council with a favorable recommendation.While the town had initially… Read more »