SNOW HILL – Worcester County’s comprehensive rezoning is 50 percent complete, according to Ed Tudor, director of Development Review and Permitting.“It’s fair to say we’re past the 50-percent mark. Things are zooming along,” Tudor said. “We hope by the end of the year to have this thing wrapped up.”The comprehensive rezoning is the implementation of… Read more »
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For Berlin, Apartments Over Commercial ‘A No Brainer’
BERLIN – In a swift decision rendered with almost no discussion, Berlin’s Planning Commission voted unanimously Wednesday night to recommend a code change formally allowing apartments over commercial space in downtown Berlin.Builder Ron Cascio made the request on behalf of a redevelopment project along Pitts St., between Goober’s restaurant and the old Comcast Cable offices.The… Read more »
Former OC Cop’s Death Mourned
OCEAN CITY – Members of the Ocean City Police Department lamented a loss this week when they learned a friend and former police officer passed away on Monday. Lieutenant Michael Howe, 55, suffered a massive stroke in his home Sunday. He was rushed to Johns Hopkins, where he passed away on Monday. “It’s a real… Read more »
Governor Promotes Emergency Preparedness In OC
OCEAN CITY – Emergency preparedness was the focus of a meeting of the minds on the Boardwalk yesterday, as Gov. Martin O’Malley and Mayor Rick Meehan gathered with various officials, local youth and first responders to urge families to plan ahead for potential disasters. “Each of us needs to be able to take action to… Read more »
Man Okay After Lightning Strike
OCEAN CITY – A 911 call last Sunday afternoon about a boat off the coast of Ocean City struck by lightning and on fire with occupants jumping in the water turned out to be untrue, but the report did lead to a man on the beach and his family claiming to have been struck.The bizarre… Read more »
Ocean City Council News In Brief
OCEAN CITY – A variety of issues were discussed and approved at a work session of the Mayor and City Council this week. The following is a brief recap of items that surfaced during Tuesday’s meeting.Zoning Fee Changes OK’dA resolution calling for zoning fee changes was passed this week, a change that will aim to… Read more »
Officials Stress Aquaculture’s Key Role
OCEAN CITY – Governor Martin O’Malley, joined by Bay Cabinet members and Worcester County officials, toured Chincoteague Bay this week, visiting a local oyster aquaculture business to explore and discuss the potential economic and environmental benefits of expanding Maryland’s aquaculture industry.“We have yet to take full advantage of the renewed interest in shellfish aquaculture that… Read more »
Student Spent July In Ghana Orphanage
BERLIN – Paige Spangler, 16, of Hallwood, traveled to Accra, Ghana, to work in an orphanage during the month of July as an AFS participant. Her duties included teaching the orphans to read and to help care for and entertain them. She was the guest of a host Ghanaian family, Mr. & Mrs. Biney, and their… Read more »
Boardwalk Landmark Gets Its Own Day In OC
OCEAN CITY – A visit to Ocean City over the past 75 years most likely included a stop at the Alaska Stand. With three locations over the years and 75 years of tradition, the Alaska Stand received high honors this week, when Aug. 4, 2008 was proclaimed “Alaska Stand Day” within the resort.It’s been 75… Read more »
Indoor Mini-Golf Course Proposed Near Del. Line
OCEAN CITY – Northern Ocean City will gain the addition of an indoor golf course, the second in the resort, after the City Council unanimously approved the conditional use this week. Currently, 146th Street houses an outdoor miniature golf course and arcade. The approval of the conditional use of the site will allow for the… Read more »