BERLIN – The Berlin Planning Commission approved updated plans for an Auto Zone on Route 50.The commission on Wednesday voted 6-0 to approve plans for an Auto Zone near the intersection of Route 50 and Seahawk Road. The approval came after developers added architectural elements to the proposed store in response to concerns voiced by… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Four new independent films that made their premieres at prestigious international film festivals have been added to the line-up of the 5th Annual Ocean City Film Festival, streaming March 4-11, at OCMDFilmFestival.com. These films have not yet been released to streaming services, and viewing during the Ocean City Film Festival will be… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The results of last summer’s Boardwalk noise survey have resulted in Ocean City considering revisions to its existing ordinance.Last summer, the Mayor and Council contracted with consultant RK&K to conduct noise readings at different times and locations on the Boardwalk to determine if the town’s noise ordinance needs to be amended. On… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — An Elkton, Md. man was arrested on numerous charges, including first-degree assault, last weekend after allegedly assaulting his fiancé and scrapping with hotel security staffers during a domestic incident at a midtown hotel.Around 11 p.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were dispatched to a hotel at 45th Street for… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Legislation introduced in the General Assembly prohibiting the celebratory release of plastic and mylar balloons passed the full House last week and had its first hearing in a Senate committee on Wednesday.Delegate Wayne Hartman (R-38C) introduced House Bill 391 in the current General Assembly session, while Senator Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) introduced… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Delays in the bidding process will postpone the start date for developing the town’s bike strategic plan.In a meeting Feb. 17, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) President Paul Mauser told committee members the town’s search for a consultant to develop a bike strategic plan will be delayed, as the bidding process… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials last week approved a roughly $676,000 replacement of the audiovisual system in the older section of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center.City Engineer Terry McGean on Feb. 16 told the Mayor and Council the audio and video systems in the older exhibit halls A and B were installed during a… Read more »
BERLIN – The Blood Bank of Delmarva is seeking the community’s support to replenish its blood supply.As a result of recent snow storms and freezing temperatures, the Blood Bank of Delmarva reports the region is experiencing a severe strain on the blood supply.Since March, the organization has suffered from a deficit in blood donations as… Read more »
BERLIN – Citizens will have a chance to share their thoughts on the future of Heron Park with a public input session March 15.Town officials this week agreed to set a special public listening session for Monday, March 15 to give residents the chance to weigh in on the potential sale of portions of the… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines Association officials approved the annual budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 late last week.Last Saturday, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors voted 6-1, with Director Tom Janasek opposed, to approve the budget for fiscal year 2021-2022.The association’s spending plan includes an annual assessment of $996. While officials initially proposed… Read more »
