OCEAN PINES – A recently completed reserve study is expected to help the Ocean Pines Association plan for the future.On Friday the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) board of directors joined members of the association’s budget and finance committee to review a reserve study completed by DMA Reserves. The study looks at the association’s current level… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A school system survey of seniors revealed that close to three-quarters of Worcester County’s graduates planned to attend college.In a presentation to the Worcester County Board of Education this week, school system officials announced that that majority of graduating seniors at Stephen Decatur, Snow Hill and Pocomoke high schools reported on a… Read more »
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County this week approved a legislative bill that would provided for the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds to fund several construction projects.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to issue and sell general obligation bonds in the amount of $10,504,500 to finance the cost of 10 capital… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Hotel Monte Carlo will expand activities at its rooftop bar following approval from the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) this week.The BLC on Wednesday approved plans for longer hours, added entertainment and games for the hotel’s rooftop bar and lounge, known as the Monte Carlo Surf Inn. Connections of… Read more »
ASSATEAGUE – Two new educational programs will launch at Assateague Island National Seashore this week.On Friday, the Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), the friends group that supports the national park, will launch two new weekly programs that highlight Assateague’s wild horse population and the island’s changing landscape.As part of its mission to support educational, interpretive and… Read more »
SALISBURY – An animal control ordinance more than a year in the making will go before the county council for introduction.In a work session on Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council concluded a months-long discussion on a new animal control ordinance.In years past, the county established a Dog Ordinance Review Committee after a dog mauled and… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A decision on the length and number of new Boardwalk tram coaches was put on hold this week after concerns were raised about the bottom line.Late last year, the Mayor and Council opted to replace the existing motor units of the Boardwalk trams with Jeep Wrangler after considering other alternatives including gas-powered… Read more »
OCBP Saved My LifeEditor:On the 4th of July, the Ocean City Beach Patrol saved my life. A simple sentence that cannot clearly express the skill, dedication, training and personal focus of the staff who did it, and based on that experience, to the 200-plus others who make up an amazing contingent of people employed in… Read more »
SNOW HILL — Two locals were sentenced last week for their roles in last year’s business burglary where they were formerly employed, including a five-year sentence for one for being an accessory after the fact.Around 10 a.m. last Oct. 25, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to the Beach Barrels bar and package… Read more »
BERLIN- The Berlin Little League 11-12 Major League All-Star team this week edged Fruitland, 4-3, to capture the District 8 championship and advance to the state playoffs.The Berlin 11-12 Major League team was dominating at times during the District 8 tournament, sweeping five games to win the title. Berlin beat Delmar, 11-1, in its tournament… Read more »