OCEAN CITY — A long-vacant fast-food restaurant site in north Ocean City could be getting a new lease on life after resort planners on Tuesday approved a different, albeit substantially larger, use for the property.The Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday granted site plan approval to a proposed mixed-use commercial project on the… Read more »
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Kidnapping Foiled By Bridge Tunnel Wind Restrictions
SALISBURY — While last weekend’s Nor’easter did create problems throughout the mid-Atlantic region, high winds related to the storm played a part in the rescue of a kidnapped Wicomico County woman and the capture of her abductor at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.Last Sunday, the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a residence in… Read more »
Man Charged With First-Degree Assault In Brawl
OCEAN CITY — A New Jersey man faces two counts of first-degree assault this week after allegedly threatening a couple with a knife during a fight near 45th Street last Friday.Around 10:30 p.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police on uniformed patrol in the area of 45th Street Village were flagged down by a citizen who… Read more »
Local Couple Endures Storm Challenges On Wedding Day; Bride Says, ‘We Wouldn’t Change A Thing’
OCEAN CITY — Rising tides, road closures and power outages could not keep a local couple married during the peak of last week’s Nor’easter from getting their new lives off to a memorable start on Friday.The new Mr. and Mrs. Josh Kotis had their wedding as planned on Friday at Harrison’s Harbor Watch, but that… Read more »
Fenwick Retains Same Committee Appointment Policy
FENWICK ISLAND – Committee appointments in Fenwick Island will continue to be made as they have been for years in spite of a new council member’s request for change.A motion proposed by Council member Julie Lee that would have given council members the opportunity to appoint residents to town committees failed at the town’s Sept…. Read more »
Local Actress In Upcoming Disney Movie
SELBYVILLE – Area residents headed to local theaters for the debut of Disney’s “Bridge of Spies” next week might see a familiar face on the big screen.“Bridge of Spies,” starring Tom Hanks and Amy Ryan, also features Selbyville’s own Jillian Lebling. The 9-year-old actress, a student at Worcester Preparatory School in Berlin, plays the part… Read more »
Breakfast, Open House On Sunday To Cap Off Fire Prevention Week
BERLIN – The Berlin Fire Company will conclude Fire Prevention Week with an open house and an all-you-can-eat breakfast this Sunday.On Sunday, Oct. 11, the Berlin Fire Company (BFC) invites community residents to support the local fire fighters by attending a breakfast fundraiser and touring the fire house in honor of national Fire Prevention Week…. Read more »
Worcester Tech Students Weigh In On Green Issues
NEWARK – Area students tackled some of the key environmental issues facing the world today during a debate at Worcester Technical High School.The debate, moderated by Sen. Jim Mathias and Worcester County Board of Education member Bill Gordy, gave the students the chance to share their opinions on everything from fracking to wind farms.“I have… Read more »
Public Comments Sought On Proposed Bayside Changes
ASSATEAGUE — Ironically as Assateague Island National Seashore was bracing for the potential arrival of Hurricane Joaquin, National Park Service officials on Wednesday announced the public comment period was now open on the proposed plan to relocate the bayside picnic and parking areas in the Maryland district.In the wake of severe damage caused during Hurricane… Read more »
Masquerade At St. Martin’s To Mark Habitat’s 20th Anniversary
BERLIN – Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County will celebrate 20 years of building hope through building homes with a Masquerade at St. Martin’s.The event, Habitat for Humanity’s annual gala, will take place Friday, Oct. 23 at the historic St. Martin’s Church from 7-11 p.m.“It’s a week before Halloween and it’s the only masquerade ball… Read more »