(Editor’s Note: The following story is part of a series on long-running, family-owned Boardwalk businesses.)OCEAN CITY – Boardwalk business owner Dan King arrived at his concession stand Monday morning to prepare for the busy day ahead.Each morning, King and his employees at King’s Cotton Candy Stand begin the first shift of the day stocking shelves,… Read more »
SALISBURY – Wicomico officials are considering a land acquisition that could alleviate parking issues and allow for improvements at a county-owned athletic complex.In an open work session last week, Wicomico County Recreation, Parks and Tourism Director Steve Miller met with the Wicomico County Council to discuss the acquisition of a one-acre lot near the Mason… Read more »
SALISBURY – Wicomico County officials agreed last week to hire a law firm for special assistance.On June 15, the Wicomico County Council voted 6-1, with Councilman Joe Holloway opposed, to engage the services of attorney Timothy F. Maloney and the law firm Joseph, Greenwald and Laake, P.A. to aid in inquiries, investigations or the drafting… Read more »
SALISBURY – County officials are restructuring recreation programs and civic center operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Beginning July 6, Pemberton Park Nature Camp will operate as a modified outdoor summer camp. While the park will continue to host hands-on lessons, hikes, games, fishing and other activities, registration this year will be limited to 27… Read more »
SALISBURY – More than $714,000 in grant funding is expected to benefit the Circuit Court for Wicomico County.Last week, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to accept $714,553 in grant funding on behalf of the Wicomico County Circuit Court for security upgrades and programs.In the months of April and May, the Administrative Office of the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Community members are encouraged to join the Atlantic Club next month as it recognizes the front-line heroes who kept the recovery center in operation during the global health crisis.On July 12, the Atlantic Club – a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and their families recover from the disease of addition –… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – The fiscal year 2021 budget will go before the town council for approval after a lengthy review process concluded at the committee level this week.On Tuesday, Town Manager Terry Tieman presented the Fenwick Island Budget Committee with a total proposed budget of $2,399,802 for fiscal year 2021.“We had this budget prepared in… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A new Ferris wheel is the latest addition to an iconic resort amusement park.This week, Trimper’s Rides announced the addition of “The Inlet Eye,” a nearly 150-foot-tall Ferris wheel with 36 enclosed gondolas.Spinning for 10 minutes, the new amusement ride offers guests a never-before-seen view of Ocean City spanning 14 miles from… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The co-owner of an iconic resort establishment is celebrating 110 years of operation with the release of her new book.Available for purchase starting July 6, “Dolle’s Candyland, Inc.” is a pictorial history of the business’s 110 years in Ocean City.A description of the book reads, “Dolle’s Candyland, Inc., has been an institution… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY – After years of planning and months of renovation work, an Ocean City-based fishing brand has a new storefront at the commercial harbor.In May, Pure Lure Reel Fishing Gear open the doors of its new Pure Lure Brand House in West Ocean City.Located on Harbor Road, the storefront was once home to… Read more »