OCEAN CITY- A pedestrian was struck and severely injured last weekend while attempting to cross Coastal Highway, serving as a reminder that despite the change in seasons, the observance of safety rules on the often dangerous roadway are as relevant as ever.Around 8 a.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police responded to the area of 122nd… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2010
Animal Cruelty Suspects Sought
BERLIN- Local law enforcement agencies this week are seeking the public’s help in the identification of a suspect or suspects wanted in connection with the shooting of a family dog with arrows in a field in Berlin last weekend and the disappearance of a second, which authorities fear may have suffered the same fate.Around 8… Read more »
County Schools Third in State Testing
NEWARK- The Maryland State Department of Education this week released the Maryland State Assessment (MSA) and High School Assessment (HAS) results for the 2010 testing period and once again Worcester County public schools rose to the top.The exams are taken each spring to determine whether or not public school students across the state are meeting… Read more »
New Assateague Visitor Center Officially Opened
BERLIN- A large crowd gathered last Saturday to witness the grand opening of the new Assateague Island Visitor Center, a state-of-the-art facility built to replace the original center, which was built in 1967.The new Assateague Visitor’s Center has five times the space (10,000 square feet compared to 2,000) of the original building and houses all… Read more »
Massive Fish Kill Cause Explored
Shawn J. Soper News EditorOCEAN CITY- A variety of natural factors, and not likely pollution, are being blamed for a massive fish kill last weekend in the headwaters of Gray’s Creek near Bishopville, during which an estimated 50,000 menhaden died.Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) officials this week are investigating a fish kill in Gray’s Creek… Read more »
Police Investigating Body Found on Beach
OCEAN CITY- Resort police this week are investigating the discovery of a body on the beach in the area of 74th Street early last Saturday morning.Around 2 a.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police responded to the area of 74th Street in reference to a report of a person missing on the beach. Upon arrival, OCPD… Read more »
Town renews MGH Contract For Two Years
OCEAN CITY- Resort officials this week voted to renew its contract with the town’s advertising agency, MGH, for another two years, the conclusion of which will complete a 10-year run for the successful partnership.The Ocean City Mayor and Council this week voted unanimously to renew the town’s contract with MGH after a recommendation from the… Read more »
Winter Taxi Rules Debated
OCEAN CITY – Taxi owners are now allowed to deactivate their cab medallions once a year with no fee according to the amended ordinance.Last February, the Mayor and City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance that installed a $1,500 taxi medallion required to operate a cab in Ocean City and a $500 annual… Read more »
Route 589 Plans Nudge Forward ..Short Term 589 Plans Discussed as Slots Op
SNOW HILL- Plans to expand Route 589 reached the next stage of their journey after Corridor Vision Plan was presented to and approved by the Worcester County Commission on Tuesday.Tuesday’s approval comes nearly a year after a Corridor Feasibility Study was proposed for Route 589 in November 2009. The project was planned in an attempt… Read more »
Open Houses This Week
OCEAN CITY Atantis Open House Bonanza Sat 10-4 8 Oceanfront Condos 103rd Street Win Gift Cards Josh Morimoto Prudential Carruthers 410-371-2216 OCEAN CITY The Plaza 98th St Oceanfront Sat 3:30-6/Sun 10-12 2BR/2BA/Balcony In/Outdoor Pools Great Views Jack Walter Long and Foster 877-655-6170 OCEAN CITY Diamond Head 412 80th Street Oceanblock 2BR/2BA Great Views From All… Read more »