OCEAN CITY – After a lengthy discussion of planned recommendations by the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) a few weeks ago to the Mayor and City Council, it was decided the issues would be tabled until a later date when they could be separately addressed.At the work session of the Mayor and City Council Tuesday,… Read more »
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Local Restaurants Vie For Awards.
OCEAN CITY – On Monday, April 16, the Maryland Restaurant Association presents its “Stars of the Industry” Annual Industry Gala. An evening dedicated to recognizing those in the restaurant industry who have been nominated by both members of the industry and the public as the best of the best when it comes to pleasing palates.Categories… Read more »
County To Address Federal Farm Bill.
SNOW HILL – Five County Commissioners went along with one this week in deciding to prepare comments on the federal farm bill now under review, despite seeming lukewarm about taking a position early in the discussion.Commissioner Linda Busick asked that Commissioner Virgil Shockley, a farmer, be tasked with creating some guidelines and recommendations on the… Read more »
The Insider
The old guy stayed up late the other night to actually see if it happened. Insider had been hearing about how certain machines, such as computers, televisions, phones and so on, actually know when to turn ahead (yes, it’s forward, not back). It was said when the clock strikes 2 a.m. they would automatically bounce… Read more »
Victims Identified In Ocean City Fire.
OCEAN CITY – Resort police last Friday released the identities of the two victims in last week’s fatal mobile home fire in Ocean City, the first fatal fire in the resort since 1988.The victims were identified as Jacqueline Robusto, 44, and William Alascio, 49, both of whom resided in the home at 122 135th Street… Read more »
Committee Created For Electric Sale Overview.
BERLIN – The Berlin Town Council created a subcommittee for electric sale negotiations Monday in an attempt to streamline and speed up the so far arduous process.“It seems much more practical than what we’ve been trying to do which is to get the entire council together every tine we’ve got a decision to make,” said… Read more »
Berlin Sewer Rates Experience Rate Increase.
BERLIN – Berlin sewer customers will pay 5 percent more for sewer service as the town moves to expand the maxed out sewage treatment plant. The increase, originally predicated on a single plant to be expanded to 1.4 million gallons per day (mgd), will stay at 5 percent despite the recent agreement in principle to allow… Read more »
Real Estate Market Optimistic.
OCEAN CITY – The pending arrival of spring always brings a sense of optimism in the Ocean City area and resort business leaders are hoping the sudden change for the better will carry over to the still sluggish real estate market.The current status of the real estate market was a topic of discussion for resort… Read more »
Ocean City Factory Outlet Upcoming Marathon.
OCEAN CITY – It’s now becoming crunch time for those looking to squeeze in a little more training before lacing up and tackling the leg-churning 3rd Annual Ocean City Factory Outlets Marathon.Taking place on April 7, the event plays host to hundreds of runners and fitness aficionados from not only the United States, but from… Read more »
New Branch Brings Special Veteran’s Memorial.
BERLIN – Quietly and with little fanfare, the town of Berlin this week got its own veteran’s memorial complete with flags representing the five branches in the armed forces snapping briskly in the afternoon breeze courtesy of the new Bank of Ocean City branch.For months the plaza in front of the new Bank of Ocean… Read more »