BERLIN – Each year, Ocean Pines Association residents are expected to pay an assessment fee to the homeowners association.This year, that amounted to $921 for most residents. While many — in fact more than 97 percent of them — pay the annual fee by the May 1 deadline, there are those that don’t. And while… Read more »
BERLIN – A new Habitat for Humanity project in downtown Berlin could provide housing and retail space as well as annual income for the organization.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council agreed to support plans presented by Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County to pursue financial assistance from the state to develop a Washington Street property…. Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce announced this week its annual award winners for 2015.These recipients represent the best in the area, according to chamber officials. Submissions are made in each category through July 31, which is followed by a review by a chamber selection committee made up of two current… Read more »
SALISBURY – The ball is in Wicomico County’s field, as Salisbury awaits stipulations to be met prior to further consideration of a land donation that would permit the expansion of Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex at Naylor Mill Park.Last October the Wicomico County Council considered the acceptance of a donation of property from the City… Read more »
SNOW HILL – After nearly 40 years of practicing law in Worcester County, first in private practice and more recently for Worcester County, Sonny Bloxom will retire at the end of the year.“There comes a time when it’s time for the younger generation to step up and take over,” Bloxom said.The Pocomoke lawyer, who has… Read more »
BERLIN – The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation will host its 22nd Annual Fall Golf Classic on Thursday, Sept. 24, rain or shine, at the Ocean City Golf Club.For local golfers this tournament has become an annual tradition, with last year’s event raising $106,000 to expand health care services and programs for the community through Atlantic… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — In an effort to rebuild the ever-eroding trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve, the Maryland Attorney General’s Office on Wednesday unveiled new guidance aimed at putting an end to discriminatory profiling.Attorney General Brian Frosh on Wednesday issued a new Guidance Memorandum to End Discriminatory Profiling by Law Enforcement in… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City and Berlin will be swarmed with Jeeps, 4×4 companies and off-road enthusiasts on throughout the weekend with the much-anticipated return of Ocean City Jeep Week.The event will be held at various locations in Ocean City and Berlin with the Roland E. Powell Convention serving as the main hub. The event kicked… Read more »
BERLIN – A new monument in Henry Park, the first to ever be installed there, honors the educator for whom the park was named.Though members of the town’s parks commission have expressed interest in honoring Dr. William E. Henry for years, it wasn’t until 2015 that they learned enough about the Worcester County native to… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — An early morning fire at the historic Atlantic Hotel on the Boardwalk at Wicomico Street on Monday was accidental and started in a ground-floor laundry room.Shortly after 4 a.m. on Monday, the Ocean City fire and police departments responded to the Atlantic Hotel on the Boardwalk for a report of smoke coming… Read more »