OCEAN CITY — There appears to be continued hope for an eventual easing of some of the restrictions in place and a phased reopening of the Ocean City marketplace, but when that starts will likely be dictated by the governor and state directives.Last Thursday, the Mayor and Council began debating the potential phased-in reopening and… Read more »
NEWARK – School system officials agreed this week to waive final exam requirements as a result of the state-mandated school closure associated with COVID-19.The Worcester County Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to cancel final exams for semester two and year-long courses for the current school year.“We have determined it is not in our students’… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County approval of additional sewer capacity for Frontier Town Campground is expected to allow expansion plans to proceed.The Worcester County Commissioners on April 14 approved a request for 38 EDUs (equivalent dwelling units) from Frontier Town, which will allow for the addition of 112 campsites. Though county staff highlighted concerns regarding excessive… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — In what he characterized as a “game changing step forward,” Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Monday announced the state has acquired the capability to conduct 500,000 coronavirus tests from South Korea.Hogan on Monday afternoon announced the arrangement to secure the 500,000 coronavirus tests kits began weeks ago with 22 straight days of… Read more »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6L16GWSOBAWell it’s been just three days since my last fishing report so that means both the weather and the fish must be cooperating more. We are still in the midst of the Corona virus pandemic and out-of-state visitors are still discouraged from visiting Ocean City, but I’m hearing that some of our leaders are speaking… Read more »
This is not your typical Oysters Rockefeller recipe, but my wife Kristen’s take on it will certainly Rock-A-Fella!!Ingredients (Serves 2-3) One Pint Oysters One 12 ounce package of bacon One 12 ounce block of Cheddar cheese Worcestershire sauce Hot sauce Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees Shred cheddar cheese Cook bacon until crispy and chop… Read more »
At a time of year when I’m used to doing a fishing report every couple of days, I find myself only doing one about once a week. We are still in the grips of the Corona virus pandemic and Governor Larry Hogan’s “stay at home” order is still in place. “Limited fishing and hunting for… Read more »
Maryland Needs To OpenEditor:(The following letter was addressed to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan.)You have a very difficult job. We understand and appreciate your effort. But now is the time to agree that the curve has been flattened. We cannot keep the State closed in a quest to eliminate the curve. If you and other politicians… Read more »
In trying to form budgets for the next fiscal year, governments across the country are predicting – guessing is the better term – how much of a disastrous economic impact the COVID-19 health crisis will have.On the state front, Comptroller Peter Franchot reported last Friday the state should expect a 15% loss – about $2.8… Read more »
SALISBURY – The first phase of tree planting began at Pirate’s Wharf this month as county officials transitioned to the next step in the park’s development. Last week, contractors began the process of planting roughly 7,500 saplings at Pirate’s Wharf, a county-owned property located along the Wicomico River. Steve Miller, director of Wicomico County Recreation,… Read more »