OCEAN PINES – A town hall on proposed short-term rental regulations will be held in a hybrid format next week.On April 17 at 9 a.m., the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors will hold a town hall meeting to discuss proposed short-term rental guidelines.The town hall – to be hosted upstairs at the Ocean… Read more »
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Worcester Health Department Rolls Out Central Waiting List For Vaccines
SNOW HILL – Worcester County health officials say a new central waiting list for the COVID-19 vaccine is expected to simplify the registration process and prioritize the elderly.This week, the Worcester County Health Department updated how it registers individuals for COVID-19 vaccine clinics with the introduction of a single central waiting list for all clinics… Read more »
Citizen, OC Council Discuss June Crime Preparations
OCEAN CITY — About six months removed from a particularly violent stretch in Ocean City in June and about six months away from a potential recurrence next summer, the issue boiled to the surface again this week.In the span of about two weeks in mid-June, there were at least two stabbings and several major altercations… Read more »
UPDATED: More Worcester County School Concerns Aired
NEWARK – Local teachers are struggling as internet problems have exacerbated the already difficult task of moving forward with in-person and virtual learning simultaneously as the pandemic continues.Though Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) officials say connectivity issues have improved, they don’t dispute the fact that teachers are dealing with a lot.“Our teachers are our frontline… Read more »
OC’s Final Fiscal Year ’20 Numbers Better Than Expected
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City ended fiscal year 2020 in a robust way, despite much of its fourth quarter being impacted by COVID, according to the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) released this week.During Tuesday’s work session, Finance Director Chuck Bireley presented the CAFR to the Mayor and Council. The weighty tome is chock full… Read more »
Ga. Man Held After Multi-State, High-Speed Chase
OCEAN CITY — A Georgia man is being held without bond this week in Worcester County after allegedly leading multiple law enforcement agencies on a high-speed chase last Friday.Around 10:20 p.m. last Friday, the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Communications Center started receiving numerous calls from citizens regarding a reckless driver on Coastal Highway in… Read more »
Boardwalk E-Bike Ban Narrowly Passed On First Reading
OCEAN CITY — Proponents of allowing at least some electronic bikes, or e-bikes, on the Boardwalk made yet another effort to sway their colleagues this week, but there was little interest in changing the vote.The Mayor and Council had before them on Monday the first reading of an ordinance that would prohibit the use of… Read more »
Berlin Election Preview; Candidate Introductions
BERLIN – With five mayoral candidates and three council seats up for grabs, officials are expecting a strong voter turnout in Tuesday’s municipal election.Polls in Berlin will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday for the 2020 municipal election. As a result of COVID-19, face coverings will be required at the polls… Read more »
Ocean City Council To Continue Virtual Meetings For Now
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City’s Mayor and Council will continue to meet in a virtual format until the council chambers can be made safe for the elected officials, staff and attendees after another spirited debate this week.Throughout much of the spring, state COVID-19 directives mandated the Mayor and Council’s public meetings be held virtually. In… Read more »
164 Worcester Businesses Awarded Grants Through CARES Funding
SNOW HILL – After awarding grants to 164 local businesses, county leaders will try to help more with a second round of funding.The Worcester County Commissioners this week approved plans to use the remainder of the county’s CARES funding to offer more COVID-19 Back to Business grants as well as to invest in workforce development… Read more »