Business ExpandsCHINCOTEAGUE – Seacrets Restaurant and Bar is coming to Chincoteague, Va., in the spring of 2024.The land was acquired on July 20 and is located on the bayside at the south-west end of the island.“Rebecca and I along with the Seacrets family look forward to being a part of and serving the Chincoteague community,”… Read more »
The meaning behind a memorial paddle outIgnoring Halloween adsPeople who embrace changeDoing what’s best even if it’s toughFollowing local Little League All-Star teamsA quick ocean dip when I drop my son off at workBeing exhausted Monday from a fun weekendCloud-less blue summer skiesWell-attended Vacation Bible SchoolsThe first good day after a kid is sickA rainy… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — It was a farewell and a welcoming of sorts on Tuesday when retiring Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Captain Elton “JR” Harmon was feted with a special ceremony at City Hall.Harmon will officially retire from the OCPD next week after 26 years, but his departure from the department only closes one chapter… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Association officials say more work will need to be completed to consider a referendum on funding for the fire department’s South Station improvement project.As officials look to hold a referendum on the renovation of the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department (OPVFD) South Station, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors voted… Read more »
BERLIN – The Lioness Club of Berlin, a non-profit organization comprised of local women, has elected not to continue its service to the community.After 38 years, the club has suffered from lack of volunteers in recent years and the difficult decision has been to disband the organization. A press release said the club, “with much… Read more »
SALISBURY – After more than 40 years working with softball organizations, including about two decades hosting tournaments on the lower Eastern Shore, Bill Dowell plans to retire this year.Dowell, a Maryland native, owns USSSA East, which hosts the USSSA Eastern National Championships in partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Amateur Sports Alliance. The Mid-Atlantic Amateur Sports Alliance,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- Before the big boys hit the seas for the 49th White Marlin Open, lady anglers throughout the resort area will have their moment in the sun next weekend with the arrival of the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 14th Annual Heels and Reels Tournament.The ladies-only tournament gets underway next Thursday with registration and a… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Continuing a recent trend, resort officials this week were somewhat sticker-shocked on the bids for a couple of significant public works projects.Two weeks ago, the Mayor and Council reviewed a pair of bids for the first phase of the redevelopment of the downtown recreation complex along the bayside between 3rd Street and… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The experience drain at the top of the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) continued this week with the announcement of the retirement of another captain after 31 years of service, but the department’s ranks are deep and there are able replacements ready to step into the breach.When OCPD Captain Elton Harmon was… Read more »
BERLIN – Mayor Zack Tyndall said last week progress was being made in the search for a town administrator.Following the departure of Jeff Fleetwood in April, town officials appointed Mary Bohlen, then deputy town administrator, as acting town administrator. She remains in that role today.When questioned about the search for a town administrator at the… Read more »