OCEAN CITY – Mermaid-themed Boardwalk trams were pushed off into the future this week as city officials decide to move forward with tram advertising as planned for this summer season.At the conclusion of Tuesday morning’s Transportation Commission meeting, City Manager David Recor brought up a concept to expand on Boardwalk tram advertising that was brought… Read more »
SNOW HILL — An Ocean City man arrested in October on assault and other charges after choking a waiter at a Boardwalk restaurant pleaded guilty last week to second-degree assault and was sentenced to 10 days in jail.Around 11:25 p.m. last Oct. 18, Ocean City Police responded to the Brass Balls Saloon on the Boardwalk… Read more »
BERLIN – A decade after Berlin’s designation as a Maryland Arts and Entertainment District, local merchants have joined town officials to launch a renewal effort.On Monday, members of the town council approved a resolution endorsing Berlin’s re-designation as an Arts and Entertainment District. Ivy Wells, the town’s economic development director, said that because 10 years… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Home, Condo and Outdoor Show will be held at Ocean City’s Roland E. Powell Convention Center next weekend, March 20-22.Hours for the event are Friday, March 20, noon-6 p.m.; Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, March 22, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.With primary residences and “homes away home’ in mind, the… Read more »
BERLIN – Plans to increase recreation opportunities, enhance public safety and preserve the Berlin’s quality of life are just a few of the goals town officials identified this week as they wrapped up the strategic planning process.Elected officials and town staff participated in a two-day work session, led by facilitator Christine Becker, using the guidance… Read more »
SALISBURY – Before taking the final steps on more stringent measures against over-occupancy in rental units, city officials ensured the legislation will be fair to renters abiding by the rules.On Monday evening the City Council considered two business items that would address over-occupancy in rental units, more specifically address issues with rentals housing rowdy college… Read more »
BERLIN – Officials say plans to purchase the former Tyson plant continue to move forward, as an appraisal is underway and they expect to select a firm to handle the environmental evaluation of the property later this month.“We haven’t run into any unexpected hurdles or impediments that should keep us from continuing to move forward,”… Read more »
BERLIN — A local company, which has quietly been providing custom orthotics to professional, collegiate and Olympic athletes for decades, last month was recognized by the NFL trainers association for its years of service to players in the league.In February, Foot Management, a small, successful company based in Pittsville, was recognized by the Professional Athletic… Read more »
(Editor’s Note: The following is the latest installment of an ongoing series on the history of Assateague to help commemorate the 50th anniversary of the barrier’s island designation as a National Seashore as part of the National Park System in 1965. Park officials and their allied partners are holding a series of events throughout the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Thanks to a grand makeover, Trader Lee’s live showcase is new, fresh and unique while holding true to its long-standing history.Owned by Bobby Jester, Trader Lee’s Village in West Ocean City includes a bar and entertainment venue that has been rocking for over 30 years on a part-time basis. Jester and partners… Read more »