OCEAN CITY – Local officials are not giving up on finding a long-term solution to address Inlet depth issues.As the Worcester County Commissioners seek a meeting with federal representatives regarding their decision not to move forward with a project to address Inlet shoaling, fishermen – both commercial and recreational – are still facing the daily… Read more »
NEWARK – The Worcester County Board of Education agreed to send state officials a second letter of opposition to a controversial state education bill.The school board voted 6-1, with board member Elena McComas opposed, to send state officials a second letter of opposition to House Bill 119. The bill, which has drawn a variety of… Read more »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgWe’ve seen several tautog caught off of the DelMarVa coast this season that have weighed over 20 pounds with a few of those coming in the past few days. Well, today I got to see one caught in person! I had the pleasure of fishing on board Chasin’ Tides with Captain Chase Eberle and mate… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week approved a capital improvement plan that features a phased Baltimore Avenue redevelopment project beginning in fiscal year 2025.After a contentious debate Tuesday, the council voted 5-1, with Councilman Peter Buas opposed and Councilman John Gehrig absent, to approve the fiscal year 2024 capital improvement plan (CIP). While the… Read more »
BERLIN– Officials are expected to review updated plans for a new building on Gay Street next week.On Wednesday, April 5, the Berlin Historic District Commission (HDC) will renew its discussion of a new building proposed for 19 Gay St. Back in February, several commission members had concerns the proposed building was too modern and didn’t… Read more »
SNOW HILL– Worcester County faces a shortfall of more than $11 million as the annual budget process begins.In a work session this week, county staff presented the Worcester County Commissioners with a proposed fiscal year 2024 budget featuring revenues of slightly more than $230 million and proposed expenditures of more than $241 million.“This leaves a… Read more »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgWe’ve still got a couple of weeks before we’ll have a fishing report every day, but the frequency is getting a little more consistent….which is nice!Captain Chase Eberle of Chasin’ Tides Charters was out on the rip today and he had another spectacular day of tautog fishing. Captain Chase had a bunch of keepers on… Read more »
BERLIN– Smart meters should be monitoring water usage at homes in Berlin by this fall.The Berlin Town Council voted unanimously this week to proceed with issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for smart meter installation. Meters should be in place this fall.“Bids will be due on May 4,” said Jamey Latchum, the town’s director of… Read more »
BERLIN – The town will kick off a busy season of events with the Berlin Spring Celebration on April 8.An egg hunt, breakfast with the Easter Bunny and a bonnet parade are among the attractions at this year’s Spring Celebration. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 8.“We’ve taken… Read more »
BERLIN– Atlantic General Hospital is currently notifying individuals whose personal information might be impacted by the cyberattack that occurred in January.On March 24, Atlantic General Hospital began mailing letters to potentially impacted individuals. The hospital also updated its website to include notice of a data privacy event.“AGH encourages individuals to remain vigilant against incidents of… Read more »