OCEAN CITY — Resort officials have approved a new full-time staff member for the Planning and Community Development department.After the draft fiscal year 2022 budget was presented three weeks ago, each individual departments came before the Mayor and Council to outline their individual budgets and special requests and needs. Planning and Community Development Director Bill… Read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2021
Final “Tough Guy Of The Week” Goes To Parsons
The final Atlantic Physical Therapy “Tough Guy of the Week” award for this season went to senior Rafe Parsons for his outstanding performance in a 48-7 win over Snow Hill. Pictured above is Parsons (center) with his parents.Submitted photo
Rescued Seal Released After Successful Rehab
ASSATEAGUE — For the second time this month, a seal rescued from local beaches this winter and rehabbed at the National Aquarium in Baltimore was released back into the wild from Assateague State Park.On March 2, a harp seal, now known affectionately as Stuart Little, in keeping with the National Aquarium Animal Care and Rescue… Read more »
Fenwick Police Add Body Cameras
FENWICK ISLAND – As talks of mandatory body camera use grows, Fenwick Island’s police chief says his department is taking steps to prepare.In a meeting of the Fenwick Island Town Council last Friday, officials presented an update on police WatchGuard body cameras.“We’re going to see, going forward, lots of changes through state legislation being made… Read more »
Berlin Farmers Market Returns Sunday
BERLIN – The Berlin Farmers Market will kick off its fourth season Sunday.More than 30 vendors are expected to take part in this year’s market, which starts May 2 and will take place on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year, Main Street will be closed to vehicle traffic.“I’m really happy the State… Read more »
Springfest Back In OC Starting Thursday
OCEAN CITY — It is officially the start of the season, as Ocean City’s Springfest Arts and Crafts Festival returns this week for the 30th anniversary, May 6-9.The public is invited to come to the resort for live music, art, crafts, food and more – all located adjacent to Ocean City’s Boardwalk and beach.Springfest comes… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – April 30, 2021
OC’s Misleading CommentsEditor:As a property owner in Ocean City, I recently received my yearly calendar from Ocean City. I was not pleased when I read a statement in this calendar which is questionable in many ways. Not only was the following statement in the calendar, I followed the link found in the calendar and found… Read more »
Tram Route Change To Impact Street Performer Location
OCEAN CITY — A change in the Boardwalk tram route has prompted a code change to prevent street performers at the end of 3rd Street.Two years ago, the resort completed construction on a new public works facility along St. Louis Avenue between 2nd and 3rd streets that now hosts the Boardwalk tram operation. The trams… Read more »
Pocomoke Middle’s Food Pantry Honored For Service
POCOMOKE – A community organization recognized the Pocomoke Middle School food pantry this week for efforts to feed local families during the pandemic.Representatives of the Pocomoke Area Chamber of Commerce visited Pocomoke Middle School Monday to recognize the school’s food pantry as the year’s best nonprofit. The pantry, and the numerous volunteers involved with it,… Read more »
Mallards Streak Ends in Loss to Cape
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team suffered its first loss of the season last weekend, falling to Cape Henlopen at home, 18-2, on Saturday.The Mallards had started the season with a perfect 4-0 mark including a 13-6 win over Gunston at home last Thursday. The Worcester girls ran into a buzz saw last Saturday… Read more »