John Harold RogersBERLIN — John Harold Rogers, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at the Stansell House in Ocean Pines.He was born in Spartanburg, S.C. on Sept. 23, 1940, to John Oliver Rogers and Lula Cox Rogers. He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Patricia Rogers; daughters, Patricia Landry… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2023
Fenwick Sidewalk Design Efforts Advance
FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick Island’s mayor said residents can expect to see engineers on town streets as plans move forward for a state sidewalk project.During last week’s meeting of the Fenwick Island Town Council, Mayor Natalie Magdeburger detailed plans for a state-led sidewalk project along Coastal Highway. Following a meeting with the Delaware Department of… Read more »
Berlin Seeks Federal Grant Help To Connect Communities
BERLIN – The Berlin Town Council agreed this week to apply for federal funding that could be used for design of a pedestrian bridge over Route 113.On Monday, elected officials authorized an application for funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation Reconnection Communities and Neighborhoods for Community Planning Project. The funding could help the town… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Recognizes Member
Every month, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recognizes a member who has done something extra during the year. Pictured from left to right are President Bob Wolfing and recipients John Hanberry, Jose Alavarez, and Ron Wildgust. Hanberry and Wildgust have set up equipment for many events and Alavarez has delivered food to… Read more »
Berlin Town Council Approves New Position In Split Vote
BERLIN – In a split vote, municipal officials approved a job description for a new special projects coordinator at town hall.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 3-2 to approve a new position in town hall. Those who voted against the job description wanted it to do more to support the town’s planning department, as… Read more »
OC Council Advances $28M Bond Ordinance
OCEAN CITY – An ordinance authorizing the sale of $28 million in general obligation bonds will advance to a first reading following council approval this week.On Tuesday, the Mayor and Council agreed to move forward with a list of fiscal year 2024 projects that will be funded through a bond sale tentatively set for Dec…. Read more »
Berlin Seeks Federal Grant Help To Connect Communities
BERLIN – The Berlin Town Council agreed this week to apply for federal funding that could be used for design of a pedestrian bridge over Route 113.On Monday, elected officials authorized an application for funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods for Community Planning Project. The funding could help the town… Read more »
OC Council Grants Conditional Use For 18-Hole Mini Golf Course
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week approved a conditional use application that will allow the connections of Nick’s Mini Golf to construct an 18-hole course and playground structure on the west side of Philadelphia Avenue.On Tuesday, the Ocean City Council voted 6-0, with Councilman Peter Buas abstaining, to approve a conditional use in the… Read more »
Location Changes For New Hanukkah Event
BERLIN – A new event highlighting Hanukkah will still be held in Berlin this December though not at the location originally planned.Town officials said this week a menorah lighting event will be held in Berlin, likely at the welcome center, the second Thursday in December. While there was initially a plan to set up the… Read more »
Downtown Recreation Complex Project Enters New Phase
OCEAN CITY – The next phase of construction will soon begin at the Ocean City Downtown Recreation Complex.On Tuesday, the Town of Ocean City announced the next phase of demolition and construction would begin in the east block of the Downtown Recreation Complex on or around Oct. 1. To that end, starting Oct. 1, all… Read more »