OCEAN CITY – The introduction of a room tax policy highlighted discussions at a resort work session this week.On Tuesday, the Mayor and Council were presented with a draft policy that clarifies for what purposes room tax revenues can be used. City Manager Terry McGean said the proposed document resulted from recent budget discussions, during… Read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2023
Ocean Pines Seeks Candidates For Two Open Board Seats
OCEAN PINES – Officials say candidate applications remain open for this year’s board election.Ocean Pines Elections Committee Chair Tom Piatti said less than two weeks remain to submit candidate applications for the 2023 Ocean Pines Board of Directors election. To date, two association members – Elaine Brady and John Latham – have announced their candidacy.“Elaine… Read more »
Fall Start Eyed For Construction On OC Museum’s Second Location
OCEAN CITY – Officials say the town will soon seek bids for the renovation and remodel of a second museum location.On Tuesday, City Engineer Paul Mauser and Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum Curator Christine Okerblom presented the Mayor and Council with an update regarding the museum’s efforts to restore the former Bank of Ocean City… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – April 28, 2023
As Autism Awareness Month wraps up, some more random thoughts to share on the topic.We live with Autism every day in our house. Our son Carson, 13, is our tour guide on this unexpected journey, and we get through his disabilities each day with tolerance, patience, empathy and love. Life is not a walk in… Read more »
Wor-Wic Community College Veterans Lounge Renamed
Wor-Wic Community College recently renamed its veterans lounge in honor of Fred Howard, retired director of veterans services. From left, Stefanie K. Rider, executive director of the Wor-Wic Community College Foundation and director of development, and Dr. Ray Hoy, Wor-Wic president, honor Fred Howard, retired director of veterans services, along with Wor-Wic Veterans Upward Bound… Read more »
SkillsUSA Students Seek Support For National Competition
NEWARK – Students at Worcester Technical High School are seeking community support as they prepare for the SkillsUSA National Championship.Worcester Tech’s SkillsUSA program has launched a fundraising campaign to help cover the cost of sending nearly two dozen students to the national competition in Atlanta. Richard Stephens, SkillsUSA advisor at Worcester Tech, said the trip… Read more »
Worcester BOE Working With County On Budget
SNOW HILL – School system officials say they’re in the process of providing Worcester County government with budget details.The Worcester County Commissioners last week told Worcester County Public Schools leadership that they wanted more details regarding the school system’s $131 million budget. Todd Ferrante, president of the Worcester County Board of Education, said this week… Read more »
OC Council Approves Property Tax Credit For Vol. Firefighters
OCEAN CITY – Officials in Ocean City this week agreed to proceed with a property tax credit for active volunteer firefighters.On Tuesday, the Mayor and Council had before them a proposal to implement a property tax credit for active volunteer firefighters. City Manager Terry McGean said the loss of revenue to the town would range… Read more »
Good Surf Fishing and Double Digit Tautog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgIt was a little windy this afternoon, but overall it was a very nice spring day today. This morning was crisp, but with no wind it was definitely the time to be on the water. The ocean was pretty flat for most of the day and there were some very nice fish caught.Captain Kane Bounds… Read more »
Worcester County Library Introduces New Bookmobile
BERLIN– The Worcester County Library celebrated National Bookmobile Day by introducing its own “Pop-Up Library” to the public.To highlight National Library Week, on Wednesday the Worcester County Library hosted a “Meet the Pop-Up Library” event at the Berlin branch. Community members were able to get a look at the library’s new bookmobile, which hit the… Read more »