The weather forecast for December 12, in Ocean City, Maryland is:
[forecast]- 17/04/2014
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Keep Waterways In Mind While Spring Cleaning
Kathy Phillips Special To The Dispatch These spring days set our minds to cleaning the yard, opening the pool and getting the boat ready for summer fishing season. Our coastal watershed is a summertime playground for boating, fishing, crabbing, clamming and swimming. Each of us needs to do our part to keep our waterways ‘swimmable and fishable.’ Remember what goes into the water today ends up in our fish … READ MORE
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Council Division Tables Proposed Salary Increase
OCEAN CITY – A divided council postponed a vote this week to pass an ordinance on first reading increasing the salaries of future Mayor and Council members. The ordinance states, “the Salary Review Committee is appointed by the mayor to review the salaries of the mayor and council members and to make salary recommendations which shall be considered by the City Council and adopted by Ordinance. The Salary Review … READ MORE
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Berlin Elderly Couple Mourned After Murder-Suicide
BERLIN — An elderly couple’s apparent planned murder-suicide shocked many in the Berlin community this week, but many found comfort in their memories of the long-time residents. Early Wednesday morning, around 8, the Berlin Police Department received a call in reference to a shooting. Along with Berlin officers, the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation (WCBI) responded to the scene at 603 Williams Street as well as the Maryland State … READ MORE
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We Remember Those We Have Lost
Ginger Allen Hadder Ginger Allen Hadder SHOWELL — Ginger Allen Hadder, age 59, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2014 after a long valiant fight with cancer with her loving family by her side. Born in Salisbury and raised in Ocean City, she was the daughter of the late Robert Emory Allen, Jr. and Doris Givens Allen. She is survived by her husband, Linwood Hadder, and daughter, Nicole Allison … READ MORE
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Loud Boom Caused By Sonic Boom Offshore
OCEAN CITY — A loud boom on Monday, followed by windows rattling and homes and businesses shaking, was due to a sonic boom related to military jets in a testing track off the coast. Many residents and visitors reported the incident shortly after noon on Monday and initially there were concerns it was the result of some seismic activity in the area. By mid-afternoon, the town of Ocean City … READ MORE
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Berlin Seeking To Create Public Urination Law
BERLIN — With thousands of people cramming into downtown Berlin last Saturday for a multitude of events, highlighted by the wildly successful “America’s Coolest Small Town” celebration, one of the interesting side stories to emerge is that Berlin does not have a public urination ordinance on its books. The huge party held in celebration of the town’s “Coolest Small Town” honor attracted thousands of reveling residents and visitors last … READ MORE
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Who’s Playing When And Where
28th Street Pit and Pub 410-289-2020 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, April 18: Melissa Alesi, 7-10 p.m. Every Thursday: Local’s Dance Party with BK Adolfo’s 410-289-4001 13th St. & The Boardwalk, In The Beach Plaza Hotel Friday, April 18: Rhonda Apple & Dale Britt Atlantic Hotel 410-641-3589 2 North Main St., Berlin Friday, April 18: Bryan Russo, 6 p.m. Every Monday: Earl Beardsley Buxy’s Salty … READ MORE
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Craft Corner: Easter Nests
With Easter just a few days away, we thought we would revisit our crafty sides by sharing a quick and easy crafting project to enjoy with your kids. Supplies: 2 brown lunch bags Scissors Chocolate Eggs (we chose Cadbury Creme Eggs) Directions: Flatten your paper bags. Take your scissors and cut off the tops of the bag roughly a half inch above the flap. Repeat with second bag. Take … READ MORE -
Ocean City Not Likely To Reduce Skate Park Hours After Usage Impresses
OCEAN CITY – Following a year of studying the usage of the Ocean Bowl Skate Park, the Recreation and Parks Commission plans to recommend to the full Mayor and Council its funding stay as is. This week the Skate Park Committee reconvened to look over additional data collected at the Ocean Bowl Skate Park of usage and, expenses and revenue. This time last year, the Mayor and City Council … READ MORE
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Berlin Couple Mourned Day After Murder-Suicide
BERLIN — An elderly couple’s apparent planned murder-suicide shocked many in the Berlin community this week, but many are finding comfort in their memories of the long-time residents. Early Wednesday morning, around 8, the Berlin Police Department received a call in reference to a shooting. Along with Berlin officers, the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation (WCBI) responded to the scene at 603 Williams Street as well as the Maryland … READ MORE
