OCEAN CITY — The Inlet parking lot will be getting a workout throughout the month of March with the Ocean City Police Department conducting extensive SUV training for its officers after the Mayor and Council approved the proposal.OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro and Lieutenant Todd Wood came before the Mayor and Council on Feb. 16 to… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2016
A Week In Business
AGH, Health Dept Partner For Online Health ResourceBERLIN – The Worcester County Health Department and Atlantic General Hospital have partnered to offer an online health resource for the community. The Network of Care website acts as a one-stop shop for all the services available related to public health, disease prevention and treatment, communicable diseases, crisis services and… Read more »
Del. Seeks $2.5M From Feds For Storm Repairs
FENWICK — Still reeling from the late January winter storm that walloped Delaware beaches and coastal communities, Governor Jack Markell last week submitted a formal request to President Barack Obama seeking $2.5 million in federal relief funds to begin to repair the damages.In late January, Winter Storm Jonas hit the mid-Atlantic region and much of… Read more »
Story Behind The Inlet Totem Pole
The sculpture known locally as the “Inlet Indian” was presented to the state of Maryland in 1976 by artist Peter Wolf Toth.Depicting a member of the Assateague tribe (which had left this area by the mid-1700s), the 20-foot tall statue stands as a silent sentinel on S. 2nd Street overlooking the Inlet. The Ocean City… Read more »
Seahawks’ Path To Regional Title Remains Clear
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team closed out its regular season with a resounding 64-32 thumping of Parkside last Thursday to clinch the Bayside South championship, but the Seahawks bid for a conference title was put on hold this week when the threat of severe weather including a tornado warning on the Lower Shore… Read more »
Wicomico Schools Not Considering Post-Labor Day Start
SALISBURY — While Worcester County stuck true to its post-Labor Day school start last week, neighboring Wicomico County and most other jurisdictions are not interested in following suit, at least for the next school year.Last week, the Worcester County Board of Education unanimously approved a 2016-2017 school calendar that once again features a post-Labor Day… Read more »
Berlin Joins MML Effort To Restore Md. Highway Funds
BERLIN – Local officials affirmed their support of Maryland Municipal League efforts to restore highway user fees to towns throughout the state with a resolution this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted to adopt a resolution formally supporting the Maryland Municipal League’s attempts to encourage the state to return highway user revenues to municipalities…. Read more »
Who’s Playing When And Where
28th Street Pit and Pub410-289-202028th St. & Coastal Hwy.Every Thursday: Locals’ Night With DJ BKAdolfo’s410-289-400113th St. & The Boardwalk,In The Beach Plaza HotelFriday, Feb. 12, Saturday, Feb. 13 & Sunday, Feb. 14:Apple & BrittAtlantic Hotel410-641-35892 North Main St., BerlinFriday, Feb. 12 & Saturday, Feb. 13: Danielle FurstEvery Monday: Earl BeardsleyEvery Tuesday:Bob Miller On The PianoThursday,… Read more »
Ocean Pines Park Bathrooms Questioned For More Discussion
BERLIN – Questions remain following a proposal from Ocean Pines Association management for the installation of new bathrooms at White Horse Park.Members of the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) board of directors opted to postpone a decision on the construction of new bathrooms at White Horse Park. Board member Dave Stevens was particularly concerned with the… Read more »
Mallards Edge Sabres, 34-33, For ESIAC Crown
BERLIN- In the third chapter of yet another epic trilogy between the two old rivals, Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity basketball team edged Saints Peter and Paul, 34-33, last Saturday on the road to capture the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference tournament championship.The Mallards and the Sabres met three times in the span of 11 days… Read more »