Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan will detail his “recovery roadmap” in a press conference on Friday. From the early indications, it’s not going to feature a definitive timeline for easing of restrictions as sought by many in the Ocean City area. What it will include is some specific phases for reopening when the time is right…. Read more »
SNOW HILL – As schools remain closed through at least May 15, educators and school system officials are preparing Advanced Placement students to complete their exams from home.Earlier this month, the College Board announced plans to develop Advanced Placement (AP) exams that students can take from home. In Worcester County, the school system continues to… Read more »
SALISBURY – A county councilman defended himself this week after being called out for his comments regarding a new Pittsville library branch.In a public comment portion of Tuesday’s Wicomico County Council meeting, resident William Wallace shared his concerns regarding comments made in an April 7 meeting of the legislative body.At the time, Wicomico Public Library… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The O.C. Air Show, scheduled for mid-June, was postponed this week amid concerns over the lingering effects of the COVID-19 crisis although the show’s producers remain committed to rescheduling the event later in the summer.The O.C. Air Show, originally scheduled for June 13-14, is one of the highlights of the town’s special… Read more »
BERLIN – As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase in Worcester County, a local hospital is hoping to meet the demands of a predicted surge with additional beds and overflow space.In recent weeks, Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) has taken several measures to prepare for an influx of patients. Based on state and federal… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Crews this week began the tedious job of repainting the downtown water tower’s beach ball design after the original paint job failed after a few years.By midweek, an elaborate scaffolding network and been erected around the beach ball-designed water tower at 1st Street. In September 2016, the original beach ball paint job… Read more »
BERLIN – The town will welcome the return of the Berlin Farmers Market the first week of May.As closures and cancellations related to COVID-19 continue to pile up, Berlin officials are pleased that at least one local event will go on. Farmers markets have been permitted to remain open as essential businesses during the ongoing… Read more »
SALISBURY – Event organizers announced plans this week to postpone the 80th National Folk Festival to 2021.In a joint statement released Wednesday, Salisbury Mayor Jake Day and National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA) Executive Director Lora Bottinelli announced the decision to suspend planning for the 80th National Folk Festival this year and to reschedule… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Delaware man was arrested on numerous charges last week after allegedly stealing a box truck, driving it to Ocean City and breaking into and stealing numerous items from a resort hotel over 12 hours.Around 7:30 a.m. last Monday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a hotel at 54th… Read more »
BERLIN – High schools in Worcester County are making efforts to recognize graduating students as schools remain closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.Last Friday, State Superintendent of Schools Karen Salmon announced public schools would remain closed through May 15 and that state and local school officials were actively preparing for a number of scenarios depending on… Read more »