OCEAN CITY – When the resort slows down during the off-season months, the Ocean City Center of the Arts comes alive as the schedule for classes and events continues to grow.Since the Art League of Ocean City’s (ALOC) Center for the Arts opened in March of 2013, over 30,000 visitors have come to the facility.“When… Read more »
BERLIN — The federal Army Corps of Engineers is currently seeking public comment on a proposed Delmarva Power project that will, if approved, upgrade a major electric power transmission line between Berlin and West Ocean City.Last week, the Army Corps of Engineers opened the public comment period on the proposed project, which would ultimately replace… Read more »
SALISBURY – A portion of Riverside Drive will become a “No Parking” zone as part of the city’s Bike Route Project.An ordinance to designate Riverside Drive from West College Ave. to Mill Street as a “No Parking” zone came before the council last week on first reading.According to the ordinance, the Bike Route on Riverside… Read more »
SALISBURY – Plans for a new monthly music event in Salisbury’s downtown were rolled out before the City Council last week.Aiming to bring more visitors to the downtown, First Saturday will provide a free, family-friendly experience for locals while also promoting local business, tourism growth and community involvement through music and celebration. The event is… Read more »
BERLIN – Fans of Assateague Island National Seashore will have a chance to show their support in 2015 through the purchase of vintage notecards reprinted in honor of the park’s 50th anniversary.In January, vintage notecards featuring scenes from throughout the island will go on sale to benefit the national park, which was established in 1965…. Read more »
BERLIN – The Berlin Fire Company has opted not to move forward with a plan to limit the hours the town fire siren would sound.Although Berlin Fire Company (BFC) officials approached the town in July and said they wanted to stop sounding the fire siren located atop town hall during the overnight hours, BFC President… Read more »
BERLIN — Residents and visitors are invited to join the Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT) at 1 p.m. on Jan. 1 at Assateague Island State Park for the 35th Annual Ilia Fehrer/Judy Johnson New Year’s Day Beach Walk.This year’s walk launches the year-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Assateague Island National Seashore…. Read more »
BERLIN– There’s still time to sign up for the Atlantic General Hospital Penguin Swim, an annual charity event for the Berlin-based health system.Online registrations and donations can be made on the new and improved event web site at www.aghpenguinswim.org. Event planners are also happy to welcome those latecomers who make the last-minute decision to get… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — When assessment notices for over 32,000 residential and commercial properties in Ocean City hit mailboxes this week, many owners saw their values hold steady or even decline somewhat, but average resort property values increased overall for the first time in nine years.The State Department of Assessment and Taxation (SDAT) last week sent… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Eighteen-year-old Grant Richardson knows he comes from a small town. He knows he hasn’t seen much of the world. But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t want to.Richardson believes it’s that desire that helped him earn admittance to Harvard University.“I think someone from a small area trying to see the world really showed… Read more »