In recent years, the annual public hearing on Worcester County’s proposed budget has not been as spirited as it traditionally has been. In light of recent comments between the County Commissioners and school system officials, it will be interesting to see if the recent trend of lower turnout holds at this year’s budget public hearing,… Read more »
The Plimhimmon was built in 1894 by Rosalie Tilghman Shreve and occupied half a block along the Boardwalk between N. 1st and 2nd streets. Famous for its excellent dining room, guests would spend hours in rocking chairs enjoying the ocean breeze along the hotel’s long shady front porch. In addition to strolls along the Boardwalk, a dance… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Officials in Ocean City last week agreed to establish time periods for allowing bicycles, pushcarts, certain electric bikes and other assistive mobility devices on the Boardwalk.Last week, the Mayor and Council had before it a resolution to establish the times for operating bikes, Class 1 electric bikes, pushcarts and mobility devices on… Read more »
Trimper’s Art Weekend, April 15-16, was staffed by volunteer Daniela Carrasco, a junior at Stephen Decatur High School, and Kacie Neeb, gallery assistant for the Art League of Ocean City. The Art League offered families free art activities at the amusement park, including figure drawing of the Trimper Troupe characters, puppet making, and a photo… Read more »
Isabelle J. BrooksSELBYVILLE — Isabelle J. Brooks, age 84, of Selbyville, Del. died Thursday, April 20, 2023 at home.She was born in Washington, DC and was the daughter of the late Everett Miller and Eudora (Milstead) Miller.Isabelle was a secretary for her husband in the advertising business. She had attended Fenwick Island Baptist Church.She is… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Legislation expanding offshore wind energy in Maryland was signed into law last week.Last Friday, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed the Promoting Offshore Wind Energy Resources (POWER) Act into law. Joined by representatives of offshore wind energy companies at the Tradepoint Atlantic facility in Sparrows Point, Moore highlighted several bills that will allow… Read more »
BERLIN – Nearly 40 vendors will line the streets as the Berlin Farmers Market opens for the season this weekend.Sunday, May 7 is opening day for the Berlin Farmers Market, which will run every Sunday from May to September. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown Berlin.“This is our sixth… Read more »
SNOW HILL – While a north Ocean City establishment will not be able to add an outdoor beer cart, it will be able to expand its live music offerings following a hearing last week.The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) last Wednesday approved a request from Beach Barrels to offer acoustic music up to… Read more »
BERLIN – As each squad heads into the final week of the season, Worcester Prep’s boys lacrosse team stands at 7-4 and girls lacrosse squad at 6-4. The boys team’s six-game winning streak was snapped Monday at Parkside. At half-time, the game was tied 9-9 but Parkside dominated the second half once it got the… Read more »
Students in grades 3 and 4 from Ocean City Elementary participated in a Kick-Off celebration for MCAP, the state assessment that they will take in May. Pictured is Kara Wolf’s third grade class with a team pennant and bags of caramel popcorn that were graciously donated by Fisher’s popcorn.