OCEAN CITY — Perhaps the most unique element of the construction of the new public works facility on 2nd Street, the contract for which was approved this week, is that it will be built by armed services veterans.On Monday, the Mayor and Council got a review of the bid recommendations for the new public works… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Two men are being hailed as heroes this week for saving two swimmers who were caught in a strong rip current in the waters off Ocean City.Multiple rescues by Ocean City Fire Department swimmers have been reported all week, thanks to the summer-like weather, warm ocean water and the Ocean City Beach… Read more »
ASSATEAGUE — For the second time in a little over a month, one of the famed wild horses on Assateague was struck and killed by a vehicle in the developed area around the Route 611 causeway on Tuesday evening.Around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the 18-year-old solid bay stallion N9BFNY, or Sir Gruff, was struck and… Read more »
NEWARK – A gender disparity among pre-engineering students at Worcester Technical High School has prompted educators to take a closer look at how to get more girls involved in the male-dominated field.In the eight years Valerie Zienty has led Worcester Tech’s pre-engineering program, more than 80 percent of her students have been male. As issues… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to set the speed limit on Holly Grove Road at 40 mph in an effort to address safety concerns.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously to post a 40 mph speed limit on Holly Grove Road in Berlin. The change was recommended by the Worcester County Department of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — After months of debate about the paint scheme for the town’s water tower at 64th Street, it appears the final design will closely resemble what is currently on the water tower.Over the last several months, Ocean City officials have debated the design for the municipal water tower at 64th Street near the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — After yet another troublesome unsanctioned motor vehicle special event last weekend, Ocean City officials on Monday heard an impassioned plea to affect concrete change from an unlikely source.For the record, the official H2O International (H2Oi) car show was held in Atlantic City last weekend, but as expected, a huge contingent of car… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The 21st Annual Endless Summer Cruisin Car Show returns Ocean City on Thursday.This four-day automotive event continues to be one of the mid-Atlantic’s largest fall car shows with more than 2,000 hot rods, street machines, customs and more attending. Show hours are from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4 through Saturday, Oct…. Read more »