OCEAN CITY — Federal fisheries management officials this morning announced an endangered or threatened listing for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, a staple of the resort area’s vast recreational fishery and important element in the multi-million sportfishing industry, is not warranted at this time, although bluefins remain on the “species of concern” list.During a conference call on… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2011
Worcester Commissioner Seeks Mandatory Recycling
SNOW HILL — There’s a chance that Worcester County could make recycling mandatory as soon as next year, assuming public opinion is behind the change.“This is something that has to be done,” said Commissioner Louise Gulyas, who was the most vocal supporter of making recycling in the county mandatory at a budget meeting this week. … Read more »
Berlin Programs Receive Awards For Partnership
BERLIN — Main Street Berlin (MSB) and Grow Berlin Green (GBG) received a joint Clean, Safe, and Green award from Main Street Maryland (MSM) at the recent Maryland Preservation Conference.“We received the award because of our partnership with Grow Berlin Green,” said Economic Development Director Mike Day at Monday’s Mayor and Council Meeting.Day explained to… Read more »
Worcester Reduces Budget By $100K
SNOW HILL — During an all-day review session Wednesday, the Worcester County Commissioners shaved approximately $100,000 off the fiscal year 2012 budget.Though the budget was balanced before going into the session, many commissioners felt that some projected costs were higher than they were likely to turn out. However, the cuts were not always unanimous. One… Read more »
Saltwater Soldiers Offers Vets An Escape With Day On Ocean
OCEAN CITY — With the arrival of another Memorial Day, residents and visitors are reminded once again of the significance of the holiday, and perhaps no better example of the recognition of the contributions and sacrifices of veterans is based in Ocean City with the Saltwater Soldiers organization.Saltwater Soldiers, founded and operated by Michael Branson,… Read more »
Berlin Summer Youth Programs Planned
BERLIN — Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services (WYFCS) gave the Berlin Mayor and Council the first of several planned updates on local youth programs Monday.WYFCS was contracted by the council earlier this spring to evaluate current area youth activities and to devise new ones, all specifically tailored toward Berlin. WYFCS Executive Director Teresa Fields… Read more »
‘The Gambler’ Booked For Ocean City To Replace Michaels
OCEAN CITY – Tickets go on sale today for Kenny Rogers’ concert at Sunfest 2011 on Saturday, Sept. 24.On Wednesday, the town announced country and pop legend Kenny Rogers has been scheduled as entertainment for this summer’s Sunfest.Sunfest coordinators were faced with a challenge when scheduled performer for this year’s Sunfest, Bret Michaels, canceled his… Read more »
Council Vote On Gas Promotion Likely Next Week
OCEAN CITY – The concept to give away gas this summer to attract tourists to Ocean City has caused a bit of a stir amongst the Mayor and City Council as well as businesses throughout the resort.During last week’s Mayor and City Council meeting, Councilman Brent Ashley proposed a discussion of a gas promotion to… Read more »
Whale Washes Ashore In Fenwick
FENWICK ISLAND — Delaware Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation (MERR) Institute officials late yesterday were investigating the cause of death of a roughly 25-foot minke whale that beached itself and later died along the shoreline in Fenwick Island.Shortly after 9 a.m. yesterday, a roughly 25-foot minke whale was discovered in the surf at the shoreline… Read more »
Man’s Plan Tricks Cops, Results In Assault
OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City man was arrested on attempted rape and other charges this week for allegedly sexually assaulting a female victim in her downtown apartment after calling in a bogus assault charge against her boyfriend to get him out of the way.Shortly after 2 a.m. on Tuesday, Ocean City Police responded to… Read more »