OCEAN CITY – A member of a resort commission last week shared his growing frustration with the Mayor and Council regarding off-street parking recommendations, but officials say a joint meeting could address those issues.In early November, the Mayor and Council voted to send the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommended code amendment regarding off-street… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Fair is expected to benefit from increased county support moving forward.The Worcester County Commissioners last week agreed they wanted to see Worcester County Recreation and Parks take a larger role in the production of the county fair.“I do feel we could grow this event provided we have the right… Read more »
The Colonial was one of two cottages built by William Warrington on N. 1st Street in the 1890s. In 1897, he attached the two into one hotel and named it “The Colonial.” The hotel fronted on the Boardwalk and was able to host up to 100 guests. It had an oceanfront dining room and wide… Read more »
BERLIN – Municipal officials said they wanted to hear from BEACON before approving a second phase of Berlin’s strategic plan.The Berlin Town Council last week voted 4-0 to delay approval of a second phase of the strategic planning process until representatives of BEACON (Salisbury University’s Business, Economic and Community Outreach Network) present the results of… Read more »
Back in September of 2020, in this space the headline read, “County’s Riverboat Purchase A Risky Venture.” The County Commissioners had just voted 5-2 to sign off on the purchase of a riverboat from across the state to boost south end tourism. The editorial read, “Though we don’t understand the rush to a decision, the… Read more »
Nurse Professionals Home Care owner Anita Battista and Registered Nurse Beckie Graham organized donations for this year’s Annual Food Drive for Sarah’s Pantry in Ocean Pines.
BERLIN – Municipal officials are expected to discuss a step and grade system for town staff next month.On Dec. 11, the town will host a work session so officials can discuss plans to implement a step and grade system.“I’m all for a work session,” Councilman Jack Orris said. “I think it’s deserving of its own… Read more »
Planning a vacationStepping over sidewalk chart artPainted murals on old buildingsWhen a real person answers the phoneAvocado on anythingAn old bar’s feelThat the last day of this year will be ‘123123’A bonfire under a star-filled skyBusiness cards with writing on both sideHome after a long road tripAn old dog’s tail thumping on the floor
Rape Suspect ApprehendedOCEAN CITY – Three weeks after eluding extradition in Pennsylvania, a New Jersey man is in custody facing local rape and assault charges.After an extensive investigation into an August incident in the resort, the Ocean City Police Department Major Crimes Division charged Adrian Castaneda Sanchez, 38, of Pennsville, N.J., with two counts of… Read more »
The Eastern Shore Association of Golf Course Superintendents recently presented an $11,000 check to Believe in Tomorrow’s beach respite program.Pictured is John Bartlett, ESAGCS, Joe Perry, ESAGCS, Mary Decker Brown and Amanda Koontz of Believe in Tomorrow.