02/05/2014
Cheers to Our Friends at Burley Oak Brewery | Craft Beer Berlin MD

One cold winter night in February 2011 we were told about a building on Old Ocean City Road in Berlin that was going to become a brewery, and that there was a tasting of sorts to take place. Out of pure curiosity we stopped by, camera in hand, and that…
01/05/2014
Ocean City Selects Petito As New Rec Director

OCEAN CITY — The town of Ocean City made a few major announcements this week, including a new director for the Recreation and Parks Department and a realignment of some of the tourism and special events-related departments. Ocean City officials announced long-time staffer Susan Petito has been promoted to Recreation and Parks Department director, replacing Tom Shuster, who retired on April 1 after holding the position for 16 years. … READ MORE
Bikes To The Beach Growing Into Major Spring Attraction

OCEAN CITY — The 2014 Bikes to the Beach Spring Rally built upon the success of the last few years, according to event organizers, and the event’s future looks bright with new markets and promotion opportunities already being discussed. Despite some uncooperative weather a few nights during the event’s April 24- 27 run, turnout was on par with last year and enthusiasm was high, said Bobby Riccio, owner of … READ MORE
Implementation, Enforcement Questions Slow Ocean City’s Restricted Beach Smoking Plans

OCEAN CITY – One thing seems certain — Ocean City will have a restricted smoking policy on its beach next summer, but officials will take this season to develop a plan with staff and consider public comments before passing a new law in September. On Tuesday afternoon, the Mayor and City Council held a discussion considering restricting smoking on the beach. Planning, Community and Development Director Matt Margotta and … READ MORE
Things I Like

The first good day after a surgery Weekends spent outside When my son reads to me in bed Seeing the sun rise from the shower Walking on a new sidewalk Getting a handmade card in the mail When it’s obvious teachers enjoy what they are doing Playoff upsets Putting on my Assateague OSV sticker for the season Video games that … READ MORE
A Week In Business

Officers Installed OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association held its annual Installation of Officers Dinner on April 24 at Harrison’s Harbor Watch. New officers installed include, pictured back from left, Doug Buxbaum, Buxy’s Salty Dog; Mark Elman, Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel; G. Hale Harrison, Harrison Group; Austin Purnell, OC Motels; and Bob Torrey, Happy Jack Pancake House; and, front, Tom Tawney, Cayman Suites; Caryl Cardenas, Park Place Hotel; … READ MORE
Annual Native Plant Festival Set For May 10

BERLIN — For the 15th year, Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT) will offer a selection of native flowering perennials, heirloom tomatoes, herbs and local crafts at its annual festival. This year the event will again be held next to ACT’s office, steps from the corner of Old Ocean City Boulevard and North Main Street in Berlin. The date for this year’s sale, May 10, or the day before Mother’s Day, arrives … READ MORE
Security Videos Help Police Find Alleged Peeping Tom

BERLIN — Surveillance video and some good detective work last week led to the arrest of a Pennsylvania man wanted in connection with a Peeping Tom incident at the Wal-Mart in Berlin in early April. Around 9:30 a.m. on April 3, the Maryland State Police (MSP) received a call from Wal-Mart Security advising a white male had entered the ladies’ room and used a cell phone to take photographs … READ MORE
Berlin Council Backs LSLT’s Grant Efforts

BERLIN — The town of Berlin will be backing the Lower Shore Land Trust (LSLT) as the agency pursues roughly $500,000 in federal grants to protect and improve the Assateague corridor and bring nature lovers into town. “Where we plan to focus on this grant application is the whole corridor between Berlin and Assateague,” said Kate Patton, director of LSLT. “The goal of the request is to secure funding … READ MORE
24th Annual Springfest Now Underway In Ocean City

OCEAN CITY — Ocean City is celebrating the start of the season with the 24th Annual Springfest, a four-day festival that got underway yesterday and runs through May 4, featuring over 250 vendors selling arts, crafts, food and beverages. A variety of live entertainment on two stages provides continuous music all day long with anchoring headline acts. Springfest is located in the Inlet Lot at the south end of … READ MORE

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