County, School Board Claim Victory In OCES Case

BERLIN — The ongoing legal battle between the Worcester County Board of Education and a private contractor hired to complete certain elements of the long-since completed Ocean City Elementary School is heading back to Circuit Court.The Maryland Court of Appeals this week rendered an opinion in Worcester County Board of Education vs. Beka Industries, Inc.,… Read more »

Council To Comply With Meetings Act

SALISBURY – The new City Council voted this week to become more transparent to the citizens of Salisbury by moving a resolution to comply with the Maryland Open Meetings Act.“There are some things that are worth fighting for but not worth fighting about and this resolution is one of them” Council President Terry Cohen said.Cohen… Read more »

Navy Announces Revised Cadet Program For Decatur

BERLIN — After a considerable public outcry, the Navy has decided to stay at Stephen Decatur High School.Several months ago, the public learned that the Navy was planning on removing its National Junior Officer Reserve Training Corps (NJROTC) program from Decatur, the largest high school on the shore.However, the community immediately jumped to the defense… Read more »

Ocean City News In Brief

OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council approved a list of requests this week during Tuesday afternoon’s work session. Here’s a recap:Fire Department Requests ApprovedThe council voted unanimously to approve the Ocean City Fire Department’s request to purchase a Zoll Autopulse Cardiac Support Pump and replacement turnout gear.The cardiac supportive pump is a revolutionary… Read more »

Carvers Headed To Ocean City

OCEAN CITY — For more than 40 years, talented artists from the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia have convened in Ocean City to showcase their carving skills at he Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition and Art Festival.The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, once again hosts the event at the Roland E…. Read more »