OCEAN CITY — Satisfied the request for a conditional use met the requirements, resort officials this week approved a new virtual reality escape room in an uptown shopping center.The Mayor and Council had before them Monday a request to approve a conditional use in an LC-1, or local commercial zoning district, that would allow for… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2018
Software Funding Questioned
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners approved additional funding for software changes but not before expressing concern regarding unanticipated expenses.At a meeting Wednesday, Director of Emergency Services Director Fred Webster presented the commissioners with a request to approve an over-expenditure of $7,380 associated with new fire reporting software. They approved the request but did… Read more »
Worcester Looks To Consultant For Broadband Study
SNOW HILL – County leaders agreed to move forward with finding a consultant to study Worcester County’s broadband needs.On Wednesday, the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously to have staff develop a request for proposals (RFP) to issue in search of a consultant to review the county’s broadband needs.“We really need to get this train started… Read more »
Ocean City Voters Approve Charter Amendment
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City voters resoundingly approved a charter amendment this week allowing binding interest arbitration for the town’s firefighter-paramedic union.When Ocean City voters hit the polls on Tuesday, appearing on the ballot was a referendum question which, if approved, would allow for binding interest arbitration for the Career Firefighter Paramedics Association of Ocean… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost – November 9, 2018
Robert Allen BellBERLIN — Robert Allen Bell died Nov. 2, 2018 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. He was 78.Born in Deepwater, N.J. on April 11, 1940, he was the son of parents Byron and Dorothy Bell.He is survived by his loving wife of 10 years, Patsy; sons Kevin of Seaford, Del. and… Read more »
Who’s Playing When And Where – November 9, 2018
28th/127th Street Pit and Pub 410-289-2020/443-664-7482 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. & 127th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Nov. 9: Karaoke with JWO (28th St) Wednesdays: DJ Wax (127th St.)Atlantic Hotel 410-641-3589 2 North Main St., Berlin Mondays: Earl Beardsley Tuesdays: Bob Miller on PianoBuxy’s Salty Dog/Dry Dock 28 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Saturday,… Read more »
Worcester Prep Names Girls Varsity Fall Sports Winners
Worcester Prep varsity girls fall sports award winners were, front from left, Abby Reynolds (JV Volleyball Coaches Award), Ava Gerachis (JV Volleyball Most Improved), Jenna Elrick (JV Volleyball MVP), Hailee Arrington (Varsity Field Hockey MVP), Virginia Bateman (Varsity Field Hockey Coaches Award) and Kat McCormick (Varsity Field Hockey Most Improved); and, back, Hailey Merritt (Varsity… Read more »
Scenic Film Festival Set For Next Week In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — For the eighth consecutive year, Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT) will bring the internationally acclaimed Wild & Scenic Film Festival (WSFF) back to Ocean City.On Thursday, Nov. 15, the film festival will kick off at Seacrets Morley Hall with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Regarded as a favorite annual event among locals throughout… Read more »
Decatur Volleyball Bows Out Of States
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity volleyball team bowed out of the state 3A-East region tournament this week with a 3-1 loss to Northeast in the sectional semifinals.The Seahawks entered the 3A-East Section II tournament as the three-seed and faced second-seeded Northeast on the road on Monday before bowing out, 3-1. Bennett, the top-seed in the tournament,… Read more »
SD High School Names Homecoming King And Queen
Stephen Decatur High School Homecoming Week culminated in the naming of the 2018 Homecoming Queen during halftime of the Decatur football game on Oct. 26. The king was announced earlier in the week. Donning the royal titles were seniors Steven Bise and Danasia Wright.