SNOW HILL — Middle school students in Worcester County got the opportunity last week to attend a five-day Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) preview academy at Worcester Technical High School (WTHS) that touched on five of the main pillars of STEM education.Organizers of the STEM WOW (WTHS Outreach Week) academy hope that the program… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2013
Blues, Brews Festival Set For Amphitheater
DELMAR — The Amphitheater at Heron Ponds is holding its first annual Blues and Brews festival this Saturday, June 29.The Blues and Brews Festival kicks off at noon with music from local blues performers, beer from local breweries and the best BBQ around. The Amphitheater at Heron Ponds provides a safe and fun environment for… Read more »
Ocean City Maintains $50 Inlet Parking Fee More About Convenience Than Money
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials are hoping Fourth of July beach-goers will enjoy their day on the beach and Boardwalk and hang out for the fireworks without having to worry about beating the meter with the new option to pay a $50 flat fee at the Inlet parking lot.On Thursday, July 4, the Town of… Read more »
Change Removes HDC From Sidewalk Sign Process
BERLIN — More than a month in the works, Berlin’s new proposed sidewalk obstruction ordinance would remove the Historic District Commission (HDC) from the approval process for new sidewalk signs.According to Mayor Gee Williams, the proposed ordinance would eliminate personal opinion from the matter and would expedite a cluttered process.“We were taking what should have… Read more »
Fireworks Safety Reminders Issued
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Fire Department would like to remind the visitors and citizens of the danger involved with consumer fireworks as the Fourth of July holiday approaches.The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that in 2011, fireworks caused an estimated 17,800 reported fires, including 1,200 structure fires, 400 vehicle fires and 16,300… Read more »
Fines Issued For Underage Alcohol Sales In Worcester
SNOW HILL — June’s Board of License Commissioners (BLC) hearing resulted in the levying of $2,000 worth of fines between three area businesses that sold to a minor.Rita’s World of Wine, Beer and Spirits, Casey’s Corner and the 19th Hole Bar and Grille all received violations for selling alcohol to underage police cadets posing as… Read more »
Shooter’s Aiming For ‘Cheers’ Reputation
OCEAN PINES — A local business that opened in May is looking to establish a reputation this summer as Ocean Pines’ premier family-friendly pub.“We want it to be like Cheers, where everybody knows your name,” said Chris Ward, co-owner of Shooter’s Sports Pub off Racetrack Road.Formerly the Steer Inn, Ward and partners Vince Wood and… Read more »
Oxford Student Awarded Annual Sacca Scholarship
OCEAN CITY — On behalf of the F. Michael Sacca Scholarship Committee, members of the Ocean City Fire Marshal’s Office presented a $1,000 scholarship check last week to Daniel Broskey of Oxford.The scholarship fund, created by and named for Deputy Fire Marshal Mike Sacca, was established after Sacca lost his battle with colon cancer in… Read more »
Ocean Floor Mapping Initiative Underway Off Coast; Six-Week Effort Key To Wind Farm
OCEAN CITY — The next major step in the future development of a vast offshore wind farm got underway this week with the launch of a research vessel carrying teams of scientists that will spend the next month or so mapping and surveying the ocean floor in the designated area for the project.On Monday, the… Read more »
Ocean Pines Plans Holiday Activities
OCEAN CITY — Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department has announced an improved schedule for the Fourth of July Celebration.The day will now begin at 8 a.m. with the special patriotic Freedom 5K race. At approximately 9 a.m., the Sports Core Pool and the South Gate lawn surrounding the Worcester County’s Veteran Memorial will host… Read more »