OCEAN CITY – A public hearing is expected to give expert witnesses an opportunity to testify on the local impacts of offshore wind.On Saturday, Jan. 20, Congressman Andy Harris will hold a public hearing on the effects of offshore wind. Harris said he, along with New Jersey Congressmen Jeff Van Drew and Chris Smith, will… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2024
A Week In Business – January 19, 2024
Hotel RenamingOCEAN CITY – Blue Water, a leader in hospitality, is proud to unveil its plans for the transformation of its iconic property, the Atlantic Oceanfront Inn in Ocean City.The inn, now named the SeaLoft Oceanfront Hotel, is set to emerge as a premier destination following an extensive multi-million-dollar renovation.The SeaLoft Oceanfront Hotel, a 60-room property along… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – January 19, 2024
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: Bridge Games Are you interested in joining others for a game of Bridge at the Ocean City 50+ Senior Center? If so, please call or… Read more »
Announcements – January 19, 2024
BERLIN – The following represents a collection of press releases recently received announcing local students’ achievements in college. Connor Hudson of Berlin has been named to the Southern New Hampshire University‘s Fall 2023 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December. Mercer University recently announced the President’s List and Dean’s List for the… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – January 19, 2024
Tax Relief Needed For Middle ClassEditor:When I first starting to pay my taxes in the 60’s we could deduct all interest payments. Credit was difficult to get, unlike now. Now credit easy is to get but the interest rates are higher than what loan sharks got arrested for back then and cannot be deducted. With the… Read more »
Wilde Charitable Foundation Donated to GME Campaign
The TidalHealth Foundation recently received a generous donation of $65,000 from the Wilde Charitable Foundation as a contribution to the Graduate Medical Education (GME) campaign to be used in support of TidalHealth’s new Edward Q. Wilgus Community Clinic. Joining Ryan Wilde, second from right, for the donation to TidalHealth’s GME campaign were, from the left,… Read more »
FOP Lodge 10 Donated to CRICKET Center
In December Det. Gutkowski, Det. Whitmer and PFC Flower from the Ocean City Police Department presented The CRICKET Center with a generous donation from the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 10.
Campground Expansion Advances
SNOW HILL – County officials approved a growth allocation request this week that is expected to allow a local campground to expand.The Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to reclassify 33 acres from Resource Conservation Area (RCA) to Limited Development Area (LDA). The critical area designation change, which was previously given a favorable recommendation… Read more »
Pine’eer Craft Club Installed New Officers
Last month the Pine’eer Craft Club installed new officers, presented thousands in annual donations, and looked ahead to the club’s 50th anniversary in 2024. Since forming in 1974, the Craft Club has donated almost $200,000 to the Ocean Pines community.
Cops & Courts – January 19, 2024
Felony Vehicle TheftOCEAN CITY – A felony theft charge was filed this month in Ocean City after a Baltimore man took off with a running car without permission.On Jan. 9 around 2 a.m., Ocean City police officers were alerted to an alleged vehicle theft that had occurred from a hotel. Dispatch advised officers the vehicle… Read more »