OCEAN CITY — Wider sidewalks throughout town has been a long-standing goal for resort officials, but the requirement was formalized this week with a code amendment passed requiring eight-foot sidewalks where practical.Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville on Monday brought before the Mayor and Council a group of six proposed code amendments recommended by… Read more »
The Ocean Pines Anglers Club and the Atlantic Coast Sportfishing Association annually bring a boating and fishing experience to families staying with the Believe In Tomorrow Foundation, which provides a weekly respite opportunity at five different locations in Ocean City and Fenwick Island. Pictured, first row from left, are Captains Ken Thompson, Adam Thompson, Dave… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners took no action on a request to reevaluate color choices for new vehicles for the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.In spite of a request from Sheriff-Elect Matt Crisafulli, the commissioners this week did not reconsider a previous decision to purchase only standard blue vehicles for the sheriff’s office.Earlier this… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A planned hearing set for Friday on Ocean City’s topless issue was postponed this week to allow the plaintiffs to obtain an expert to help determine if an ordinance passed by the town last year actually reflects the public’s “sensibilities” on the issue.Last January, a civil suit was filed in U.S. District… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — In no uncertain terms, Ocean City law enforced promised strict enforcement and zero tolerance during the unsanctioned, but still anticipated H2O International (H2Oi) event expected to arrive in the resort next week.A motorized special event task force meeting on Wednesday began with Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officials presenting strongly worded social… Read more »
BERLIN — Friday, Sept. 21 kicks off the 26th Annual Berlin Fiddlers Convention, and it promises to be three packed days full of talent and fare for bluegrass lovers of all ages to enjoy.Folks from far and wide are expected to flock to Berlin’s historic Main Street to enjoy free concerts, craft vendors, youth and… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania man was arrested on malicious destruction of property and intoxicated endangerment charges last week after allegedly attempting to break into a downtown residence and being held at gunpoint by the resident until police arrived.Around 9 p.m. last Thursday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were dispatched to a residence on… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With Bike Week in the books and two other motorized special events approaching, including one sanctioned and one anticipated, resort officials this week agreed to reach out to the State Highway Administration (SHA) to re-implement the special event zone throughout town.The Mayor and Council on Monday voted unanimously to send a letter… Read more »
SALISBURY – Despite rainy conditions, city officials and event organizers estimate more than 60,000 people attended the inaugural National Folk Festival in Salisbury.From Sept. 7-9, downtown Salisbury hosted its first National Folk Festival – a free, outdoor event produced by the National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA) that celebrates arts, culture and heritage through… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – An average of 11.6 deaths in Worcester County were attributed to suicide from 2014 to 2016.In 2016, Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties reported a total of 23 suicide deaths, according to most recent data from the Maryland Vital Statistics Administration. That same year, the state reported 9.3 suicide deaths per 100,000 people,… Read more »