ASSATEAGUE — The National Park Service is seeking public comment on a planned reconfiguration of the existing South Ocean Beach parking area and the popular Over-Sand Vehicle (OSV) entrance road in advance of anticipated changes on the barrier island.The public comment period on the proposed changes opened last week and will remain open until July… Read more »
BERLIN– Local girls showcased their flying skills with a “Drone Olympics” competition to wrap up a school program.The Fly Like a Girl drone program, offered as an after-school academy at Showell Elementary School, taught girls in third and fourth grade how to pilot drones. Students showed off the skills they’d learned through the after-school sessions… Read more »
BERLIN– The town’s new short-term rental ordinance will go into effect this week despite some requests for a delay.While owners of short-term rental properties estimated they’d lose 80-100 bookings if the town’s new regulations went into effect July 1, the council nevertheless decided to stick to the scheduled date this week. There was no interest… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — While there won’t be fireworks shows in Ocean City on the Fourth of July on Monday, the resort is promising a series of bookend events to help ensure the holiday weekend is a success.Last week, resort officials announced the vendor for the annual Fourth of July fireworks shows had backed out at… Read more »
BERLIN– Work to replace the walking path at Stephen Decatur Park is now underway.Crews are at the park this week pulling up the scrap tire path that circles the property. It will be replaced with an asphalt walking path.“They expect to start on the path sometime this week,” Acting Town Administrator Mary Bohlen said.Bohlen told… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Three Pennsylvania men and a juvenile were arrested last weekend for an alleged strong-armed robbery in the downtown area.Around 3:45 a.m. on Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the area of 20th Street and Philadelphia Avenue for a reported strong-armed robbery. Officers met with a 25-year-old victim from Baltimore,… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County leaders approved a text amendment last week that will allow for a new cluster design at local campgrounds.The Worcester County Commissioners last Tuesday voted 5-0 to approve a text amendment that allows a cluster design for cabins and park model trailers at rental campgrounds. The new layout will allow campgrounds like… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – A lawsuit filed against the Town of Fenwick Island is seeking to have a new ordinance banning low-speed vehicles overturned.On June 21, Fenwick Island resident Kim Espinosa – a candidate in this year’s municipal election – filed suit against the town in the Delaware Court of Chancery seeking injunctive and declaratory relief… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials delayed a decision regarding school bus monitoring cameras in an effort to get more information.Following a public hearing for a bill that would authorize the use of school bus monitoring cameras in Worcester County, the Worcester County Commissioners voted 5-0 to table the issue. They want to know how much… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – For the second time this week, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Coastal Highway late Wednesday night.Around 10:18 p.m. on Wednesday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the area of Coastal Highway and 139th Street for a reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. The investigation revealed the… Read more »