OCEAN CITY — Ocean City officials took a closer look at the aggregate rankings of major capital projects proposed in the near future and got a little closer to reaching a consensus on their priorities.City Engineer Terry McGean this week presented to the Mayor and Council a draft five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) outlining dozens… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2019
Decatur High’s New Turf Field Expected By Fall
BERLIN – Stephen Decatur High School will soon have a turf field to match those in Pocomoke and Snow Hill.At a meeting last week, the Worcester County Board of Education approved plans for the installation of a turf field at Stephen Decatur as well as a resurfacing of the existing track.“Being a former principal of… Read more »
‘Ninja Obstacle Course For Kids And Adults’ Coming To OC This Summer
OCEAN CITY — A new ninja-style obstacle course for kids and adults of all ages is coming to the downtown recreation complex this spring after resort officials this week approved a lease agreement.The Mayor and Council on Tuesday approved a one-year lease with an option for subsequent years for the Woodward WreckTangle obstacle course. The… Read more »
The Board is Back
Hello all!Fishing reports have been pretty few and far between lately so it was nice to get one today. The weather hasn’t been terrible, but we have had an excessive amount of rain and wind recently which is definitely not conducive for fishing interests. I’ve had plenty to do to keep me busy….as a matter… Read more »
Interview With ‘The Biggest Little Farm’ Director John Chester
OCEAN CITY – “It’s funny. No matter what you do in life, the acceptance and the approval of the ones who you grew up with and knew you when you were just dreaming, is far more significant than anyone would ever want to let on or even think themselves. And, I think, what I love… Read more »
More Routine Inlet Dredging Planned; Stinky Beach Scour Hole Under Evaluation
OCEAN CITY — The federal Army Corps of Engineers will continue its routine maintenance dredging of the Ocean City Inlet, but efforts will be ramped up for a more permanent solution including a study of a growing scour hole near Stinky Beach.The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced last week through an agreement with… Read more »
No Final Report Yet One Year After Fatal Plane Crash
OCEAN CITY — Nearly one year after a fatal plane crash off the coast of Ocean City claimed the life of the pilot and the female passenger, there is still no closure in the case.About three weeks after the fatal plane crash, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a preliminary report outlining the timeline… Read more »
Berlin Council Considering 34-Percent Tax Increase
BERLIN – Town leaders are exploring tax increases as well as sewer and stormwater rate increases to address rising costs and utility losses.In a work session Thursday, the Berlin Town Council kicked off budget discussions by instructing staff to review the potential impact of a .91 cent tax rate. Currently, the tax rate is .68… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – February 22, 2019
Proposed school calendar reviews are typically mundane for the Worcester County Board of Education, but that’s not the case this year. It seems to me the school system is rolling the dice and hoping for the best on the weather front for the next school year.If all goes well and there are no weather closure… Read more »
Congratulations To Decatur Wrestlers, Coaches
Sports can be cruel and heartbreaking at times, but they can also be inspiring and rewarding.The Stephen Decatur High School wrestling team’s state Class 3A championship earlier this month is one of those feel good stories that highlights the positives in amateur sports.It was a memorable season for Decatur, rolling through most of their matches… Read more »