SELBYVILLE — The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office this week determined of the early morning fire on July 27 that ravaged the historic and decidedly colorful Pomeroy’s Bar and Package Goods in Selbyville was started in the building and has been deemed arson.Around 5:15 a.m. on July 27, multiple fire companies from lower Sussex County… Read more »
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Fall Festival Planned To Kick Off Library Effort
BERLIN – As a new Berlin library moves closer to reality, area residents are invited to kick off the building’s capital campaign with a festival this fall.On Sept. 26, the Worcester County Library Foundation will host a celebration at the site of the new library, which is to be located next to the Waystead Inn… Read more »
307 Boats Vying For $3.87 Million In White Marlin Open
OCEAN CITY — After a somewhat stormy first three days of the 2015 White Marlin Open, lightning struck on Wednesday when angler Cheryl McLeskey on the “Backlash,” out of Virginia Beach, raised a whopping 94-pound white marlin that as of Thursday morning could be worth $1.1 million.McLeskey and the “Backlash” crew stunned the big crowd… Read more »
Resort Condo Project’s Second Phase Plans Approved
OCEAN CITY – The second phase to the multi-family condominium buildings of the Oceans Mist project on Baltimore Avenue was approved this week and is projected to be constructed during this off-season.On Tuesday evening the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a site plan of the newly proposed second phase of Oceans Mist Condominiums, Ocean Mist… Read more »
‘Your Son Just Saved My Life,’ Man Tells Teen’s Father
OCEAN CITY — A 14-year-old surfer from Montgomery County was a hero this week after rescuing a swimmer in distress in the ocean.Around 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Michael Friedlander, 14, of Darnestown, Md. in Montgomery County, was on the beach at 143rd Street in front of his family’s condo preparing for an early morning surf… Read more »
Ocean City Names New Planning, Zoning Director
OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City announced Tuesday the position of Planning and Zoning Director has been filled one year after it became vacant.After conducting a national search, which resulted in several qualified candidates, the Town of Ocean City issued a press release announcing William (Bill) Neville had been hired to the position… Read more »
With Latest Purchases, Including Frontier Town, Sun Communities Now Owns Three Local Campgrounds
BERLIN – After nearly half a century under the guidance of the Parker family, Frontier Town, the popular western theme park and campground outside Ocean City, has been sold to one of the country’s largest RV resort companies.Sun Communities, a national company that owns and operates more than 250 manufactured housing and RV communities, purchased… Read more »
Demolition Of Old Feed Mill Underway In Berlin
BERLIN – Demolition of the long defunct feed mill at Perdue’s Berlin facility is currently underway.The feed mill on Bryan Avenue, which has been closed since 2006, is being torn down, according to Perdue officials.“We just decided to demolish it before it deteriorated any further,” said Perdue spokesperson Julie DeYoung.DeYoung said the facility would continue… Read more »
Company To Gauge Pines Reserve Level
BERLIN – Ocean Pines officials have selected a Virginia company to determine what level of reserve funding the homeowners association should have.The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted 6-1 to hire Virginia-based Design Management Associates to perform a reserve study. The company is expected to spend close to four months looking at the community’s… Read more »
OC To Outsource Part Of Fire Inspection Program
OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City has hired a third-party to assist with the Fire Marshal Office’s Quality Assurance Program, resulting in a couple code amendments to come before the Mayor and City Council for approval.During a work session on March 31, Deputy Chief David Hartley and Captain Josh Bunting of the Fire… Read more »