https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgWe’ve got a nice little window of weather that should last through Wednesday, but after that….not so much. We’ve got a strong front pushing into the area Thursday that will have the wind blowing hard for a while. The tog fleet will take full advantage of the calm conditions over the next couple of days… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2021
UPDATED: Berlin Customers Question PCA Charge Increase On Electric Bills
BERLIN – Town officials say a variety of factors impacted recent charges for Berlin Electric Utility customers.Though some residents took to social media in recent days to express concern about increased PCA charges on their electric bills, town officials stressed this week that the town’s electric utility was a not-for-profit entity and that the PCA… Read more »
County Tables Proposed Economic Development Position
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners delayed a decision to create a new economic development position, citing a need for more information.The commissioners last week were presented with a request for a new economic development position that would target workforce issues in the county. Without information regarding the position’s financial impact, however, they opted… Read more »
Some 10 Pound Togs and Reef Block #33,000
We got off to a cold, windy start today with stiff winds and temps that felt like the low 20s. It was a good day to stay home inside or at least wait to head out and catch a couple of tautog and drop some reef blocks for the Ocean City Reef Foundation.Captain Chase Eberle… Read more »
A Great Day For Toggin’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgWe had a cool start to the day once again and a little bit of a breeze, but nothing like we had to deal with yesterday. Captain Chase Eberle of Chasin’ Tides Charters was out yesterday and caught a bunch of fish, but it was so rough that he couldn’t get any pictures. That was… Read more »
Resort Committee Discusses Bike Repair Stations At Boardwalk Ends
OCEAN CITY – An idea to have the town install bike repair stations on the Boardwalk was discussed at length during a recent resort committee meeting.Last week, members of the Ocean City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee began exploring the idea of installing bicycle repair stations on the north and south ends of the Boardwalk.Council… Read more »
Golf Course Spray Irrigation Project Weighed
SNOW HILL – Worcester County continues to evaluate the possibility of spray irrigation at the Ocean Pines Golf Course.The Worcester County Commissioners last week voted unanimously to hire a Frederick company to handle the evaluation of irrigation system replacement at the Ocean Pines Golf Course. Since last year, county officials have been exploring the possibility… Read more »
Online Art Exhibition Announced
OCEAN CITY — The Art League of Ocean City is inviting artists from everywhere to participate in their virtual “Love, Love, Love” art exhibition online, Feb. 5-27. The deadline for entries is Feb. 1.The Art League is asking artists to explore the question: What does love look like to you?“This special online exhibit will bring… Read more »
Berlin Approves Police Changes
BERLIN – Town leaders approved changes related to use of force in the Berlin Police Department’s general orders this month.The Berlin Town Council on Jan. 11 voted unanimously to approve a couple mandated changes to the police general order related to use of force. Police Chief Arnold Downing said the amendments had to be made… Read more »
Public Schools Will Skip Finals
NEWARK – Worcester County Public Schools will waive final exams for first semester courses as a result of distance learning.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Board of Education voted unanimously to waive semester one final exams. The waiver was recommended by school system leadership.“We did this last spring,” said Annette Wallace, the school system’s chief academic… Read more »