BERLIN – A signalized crosswalk will be installed on Route 50 in front of Stephen Decatur High School in an effort to increase pedestrian safety as commercial activity picks up at the busy intersection.With the new Arby’s restaurant complete and the adjacent Royal Farms to open Dec. 29, there will be more people crossing the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Developers of a vast hotel and restaurant complex on the former Cropper Concrete property presented a revised concept plan this week that changes the configuration of the hotel along the bayside, causing heartburn for at least one resort planner on the impact on the view of the downtown area.In July, the Mayor… Read more »
NEWARK – Students, teachers and community members joined together to surprise a Worcester Technical High School student with the Jefferson Award this week.On Wednesday, in the midst of a pep rally at Worcester Tech, WBOC’s Maxine Bentzel announced that junior Eric Rimel had been named a WBOC Jefferson Award winner. Rimel, a Stephen Decatur High… Read more »
BERLIN – Kingsnakes. Bald eagles. Wood ducks. Swans. Deer. Quail.They’re among the seemingly endless variety of wildlife seen along Ayres Creek any given day. Residents of the area are worried that could change with the construction of a 311-site rental campground on the former Pine Shore Golf property on Route 611.“It’s going to have a… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — After backlash from local, state and federal leaders opposing the proposed designation of the Baltimore Canyon as an Urban National Marine Sanctuary, National Aquarium officials late last week responded with a commentary outlining a willingness to compromise on the proposal or even withdraw it altogether.In October, National Aquarium officials announced they were… Read more »
BERLIN – The traffic that could be generated by potentially hundreds of travel trailers making their way through downtown Berlin is a cause for concern among residents following news that the Bay Club could soon be a campground.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council was presented with the Carl M. Freeman Companies’ plans to turn the… Read more »
BERLIN – Though discussions regarding the future of the entire building are ongoing, Ocean Pines Association officials have approved some first floor changes at the country club.Last Friday, the board approved a $125,000 capital request to replace the building’s HVAC system. That was followed by approval of a motion that will allow management to spend… Read more »
BERLIN – In an effort to prepare for the appearance of seals on Ocean City’s beaches, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program is again signing up seal stewards.This is the fifth year the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) has offered a seal steward program to enlist the help of volunteers to respond to seal sightings in… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Days after the Ocean City Mayor and Council fired off a letter last week opposing the designation of the Baltimore Canyon as the nation’s first Urban National Marine Sanctuary, a coalition of U.S Congressmen sent a letter of their own to a federal official who could ultimately make the decision.In October, National… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s transportation committee is considering recommendations to upgrade or replace existing payment methods at the Inlet, along streets and in public parking lots.At Tuesday’s meeting, Public Works Deputy Director John VanFossen presented members with options that could replace faulty equipment, expedite the payment process and allow police to affectively enforce parking… Read more »