FENWICK ISLAND – A county grant of $100,000 will allow the Town of Fenwick Island to fund sidewalks and police vehicles.In a Fenwick Island Town Council meeting last Friday, officials approved the final allocation of $100,000 in grant funding from Sussex County.Councilman Bill Rymer, town treasurer, said the funding would be divided between the town’s… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2023
Who’s Playing When & Where – June 30, 2023
Buxy’s/Dry Dock 28 410-289-BUXY 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, June 30: Bond & Bentley Sundays: Local’s Night w/DJ Tops Cut OffCaptain’s Table 410-289-7192 15th & Boardwalk In The Courtyard Marriott Fridays & Saturdays: Phil Perdue on PianoCoconuts Beach Bar & Grill 410-289-6846 37th & 38th St. Oceanside at Castle In The Sand Hotel Friday,… Read more »
Obituaries – June 30, 2023
Charles H. Jerscheid, Jr.BERLIN — Charles H. Jerscheid, Jr. passed away on Monday, June 19, at Tidal Health in Salisbury at the age of 83.He is remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather with many friends and acquaintances. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Emma (Rivero); his son, C. Timothy Jerscheid… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Hosts Guest Speaker
Christy Gordon, executive director of the Delmarva Discovery Museum, was a recent guest speaker at a meeting of the Kiwanis Club. Gordon is pictured with Bob Wolfing, club president.
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – June 30, 2023
Billy Heaton Whitworth and his wife Agnes opened Heaton’s Karmel Korn on the Boardwalk near Wicomico Street in 1944. Specializing in saltwater taffy and caramel popcorn, Heaton’s changed both its name and its menu when son-in-law Fred King purchased the business from Agnes after Billy’s death in 1953. Cotton candy, snow balls and candy apples… Read more »
BPW Approves POS funds to Purchase Little League Fields
BERLIN – State officials approved Worcester County’s plan to buy land from the Berlin Lions Club to add to the Northern Worcester Athletic Complex.The Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW) last week approved a recommendation from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to commit $1,268,400 in Program Open Space (POS) funding for the acquisition of… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – June 30, 2023
Every Sunday: Farmers Market Berlin will host along Main Street with 35-plus vendors from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Rain or shine. TheBerlinFarmersMarket.com.Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call Rose 443-880-8444.Every Monday: Acapella Chorus All ladies who… Read more »
Negotiation Period For Heron Park Extended; Berlin Citizens Share Questions And Ideas
BERLIN – Elected officials agreed to extend negotiations for the sale of Heron Park after hearing countless questions and concerns from residents this week.The Berlin Town Council on Monday heard hours of input regarding the potential sale of a portion of Heron Park to developer Palmer Gillis. The council agreed to extend the negotiating period… Read more »
Violations Found At Saltwater 75; Entertainment Hours Reduced
SNOW HILL – County officials reduced entertainment hours at an Ocean City restaurant in response to noise complaints from neighbors.After a lengthy hearing Monday, the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) found that two violations occurred at Saltwater 75 and subsequently adjusted the music and entertainment hours at the 75th Street establishment.“Near the bustle… Read more »
Weather Provides Slow OC Season Start, But Optimism Remains For Strong Summer
OCEAN CITY – Officials say they are optimistic about the resort’s summer season as they prepare for warmer weather and Independence Day festivities.While cooler, rainy weather provided a slower start to the summer season, officials in Ocean City say they are eager to see the trend change, particularly as Fourth of July celebrations near.“So the… Read more »