OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City will receive a $30,000 return from its $100,000 investment in the “Ping Pong Summer” movie.Tourism and Marketing Director Donna Abbott presented an update on the film “Ping Pong Summer” during Monday’s Tourism Commission meeting.In June of 2012, Ocean City was first introduced to the story of “Ping… Read more »
BERLIN – Plans for a new library in downtown Berlin continue to move forward.Worcester County Library officials provided the latest details regarding a new Berlin library this week as they sought funding assistance from the Town of Berlin.“We’re really looking forward to working with you,” said Jennifer Ranck, deputy director of the Worcester County Library…. Read more »
Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s 2015 Employees of the Year Kathy Oliver, second from left, and Megan Morgan, second from right are congratulated by Dr. Peggy Naleppa, President/CEO, and PRMC Chairman of the Board of Trustees William McCain at PRMC’s recent Employee Recognition Banquet. Each are holding signs that will mark their designated parking locations at… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — In the hopes of expanding an already multi-billion dollar industry and encourage more anglers to get lines in the water, Governor Larry Hogan this week signed into a law a bill that will extend the life of a Maryland annual recreational fishing license for an entire 365 days.The bill, passed by the… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County leaders expressed concern over growing funding requests from local non-profits at a budget work session this week.As the Worcester County Commissioners began tackling the county’s $22 million budget shortfall — going through the budget proposals from most county departments Tuesday — several questioned the $791,000 set to go to local social… Read more »
April’s monthly meeting of the Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County featured Sally Smith and Carolyn Cummins giving an interesting talk on the history of the historic Rackliffe House located at the entrance to Assateaque Island National Park. Pictured with Smith and Cummins is Women’s Club President Judy Butler.
OCEAN CITY – The Transportation Commission heard more this week about the proposed realignment of Coastal Highway that focuses heavily on pedestrian and mass transit enhancements.Last December, the State Highway Administration (SHA) came before the Mayor and City Council presenting the MD 528/Coastal Highway Community Safety and Enhancement Project.At that time, John Webster of SHA… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — During the week the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day in World War II was marked, Ocean City Air Show officials announced a P-51 Mustang will fly in formation with the Air Force’s latest super fighter over the skies of the resort during the June event.The U.S. Air Force will… Read more »
When I saw it on the schedule, I knew I had to go along with Carson on his first field trip to a horse farm.The kid’s love of animals is not reserved for any particular type, but he has a clear affinity for horses. If we are driving in the car and pass a horse,… Read more »
As part of the seventh grade Cobra team’s Service Learning Project at Stephen Decatur Middle School, native tree species were reintroduced into Worcester County. Above, Allison Fleeman makes sure her tree is strong and steady in the soil.