OCEAN CITY — Ocean City is going to the dogs this weekend, April 22-23, and the community is invited to join the Worcester County Humane Society for a weekend of fundraising fun, including the 17th Annual Boardwalkin’ for Pets.The public is invited to a dinner and silent auction on Friday, April 22 at Adolfo’s on… Read more »
BERLIN — What had been rumored over the weekend was confirmed yesterday — Republican Donald Trump, front runner for the GOP nomination at this point in the primary season, will be holding a rally at Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin on Wednesday at 7 p.m.Here’s what we know as of mid-day Tuesday: According to… Read more »
BERLIN — Worcester County Public Schools Coordinator of Public Relations and Special Programs Carrie N. Sterrs has confirmed Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump plans to hold a rally at Stephen Decatur High School at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. “I can confirm he is using Stephen Decatur High School as a venue for a rally Wednesday… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — It will cost more to park at the Inlet lot and along most streets and municipal lots in the downtown area this summer after the Mayor and Council on Friday agreed to across-the-board hikes to offset the increased costs of maintaining the facilities.During a final budget wrap session last Friday, Public Works… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — After two weeks of lengthy and often tedious work sessions, Ocean City officials on Friday approved the fiscal year 2017 budget at around $122 million for all funds along with a modest tax cut for resort property owners.The Mayor and Council wrapped up the fiscal year 2017 budget process on Friday morning… Read more »
POCOMOKE — William A. Cathell, Jr., the Worcester County Public School teacher who was exonerated by a Worcester County Circuit Court last month of all charges stemming from allegations levied by former students, has resigned from teaching at Pocomoke Middle School.“Having proven my innocence in a court of law, I have formally tendered my resignation… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Union officials claim they have filed charges against the Casino at Ocean Downs for failing to come back to the bargaining table to resolve an ongoing labor dispute.Yet, whether or not that strategic move will do anything to break the stalemate remains to be seen.After the employees voted down what the casino… Read more »
Contracts On RiseBERLIN – Increased contracts in all three counties on the Lower Eastern Shore reflect a busy start to the spring real estate market, according to the latest figures from the Coastal Association of REALTORS® (CAR).CAR’s local housing statistics for March 2016 showed an overall 14 percent increase in contracts, or pending sales, in… Read more »
That my kids enjoy churchDry weekendsAll the businesses getting ready this time of yearPoached eggsEarly votingBaptismsMichael Keaton in the movie, “Spotlight”Saturday Night Live during election seasonsThe later sunsets of springWhen good things come from a challengeThe children’s book, “How Full Is Your Bucket?”
OCEAN CITY — In the ongoing effort to make Ocean City more bicycle-friendly and getting more bikes off Coastal Highway and onto alternative routes, resort transportation officials this week got an update on the progress of gaining the last few links in the chain.Ocean City officials have been exploring ways to enhance alternative means of… Read more »