BERLIN– The highly anticipated Berlin Peach Festival returns to town this Saturday.The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum will host the 15th annual Berlin Peach Festival Saturday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The annual event highlights the importance of the peach to Berlin’s heritage and is expected to offer even more food and… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials will consider a local boat captain’s request to use the South Point boat ramp for his charter business next week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners are expected to consider a special use permit request from Marc Spagnola, who wants to launch his boat from the South Point ramp. Spagnola submitted… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick Island voters will have much to consider next week when they head to the polls for this year’s town council election.On Saturday, Aug. 5, the Town of Fenwick Island will hold its municipal election for the offices of town council.This year, eight candidates – Janice Bortner, John Gary Burch, Kristina Clark,… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Officials this week approved the promoter’s license that will allow alcohol sales at Oceans Calling this fall.The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve the promoter’s license application submitted by Spectrum Catering, Concessions and Events, the company that will provide hospitality services during Oceans Calling. The… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Officials handed down a fine and a suspension to a local store after clerks sold alcohol to minors twice within a month.The camp store at Frontier Town was fined $1,500 and received a four-day suspension from the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) this week. The suspension, which started Immediately after… Read more »
BERLIN – The Maryland Open Meetings Compliance Board found the Town of Berlin did not violate the Open Meetings Act when it closed three meetings related to the development of Heron Park.While resident Edward Hammond believes the town used the Request for Proposals (RFP) process for Heron Park to evade the Open Meetings Act, the… Read more »
BERLIN – Elected officials agreed to update an appraisal for the portion of Heron Park property they have not ruled out selling yet.The Berlin Town Council on Monday voted 4-1, with Councilman Steve Green opposed, to update an appraisal for parcel 57, the lot that features the old processing plant next to the railroad tracks…. Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Onlookers cheered this week as Santa arrived by boat to make an appearance at Fish Tales for Christmas in July.On Tuesday, July 25, Fish Tales welcomed Saint Nick to the dock as the bayside restaurant marked July 25, also known as Christmas in July. The establishment has been hosting the annual celebration… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Jolly Roger Amusement Parks celebrated Christmas in July this week with a Toys for Tots drive to benefit local families.On Tuesday, Jolly Roger Amusement Parks partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to collect new, unwrapped toys and monetary donations in celebration of Christmas in July. In addition to the toy collection,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A local nonprofit is seeking grant funding to begin a restoration of Ocean City’s historic Henry Hotel.The Worcester County Commissioners last week agreed to send a letter of support to the Maryland Historical Trust as a nonprofit dedicated to the restoration of the Henry Hotel seeks funding for restoration. Nancy Howard of… Read more »