OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, last week selected the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) to administer funds received from a pilot program that uses decorative trashcans to promote public art and clean beaches.Over the summer, the Art League of Ocean City organized a pilot program called Art “Can”… Read more »
Author Archives: Bethany Hooper
About The Author: Bethany Hooper
County Fire Companies Question Audit Requirements
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County this week sought the input of the director of administration after volunteer fire companies and local auditing firms voiced concerns regarding financial reporting requirements.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council met with Wayne Strausburg, the county’s director of administration, to address concerns the county received in response to a letter… Read more »
Community Garden Interest High
SNOW HILL – Plans are underway to scout locations and garner support for community gardens in Worcester County.On Wednesday, members of the community and officials with the Worcester County Health Department met in a public interest meeting to share ideas and resources for an initiative that will establish community gardens in the area.Kat Gunby, the… Read more »
Junior Achievement To Host Volunteer Celebration Oct. 3
BERLIN – Officials with Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore (JAES) are calling on community members and volunteers with the nonprofit to celebrate its achievements and to get involved.On Oct. 3, JAES, a nonprofit organization that teaches students in grades K-12 financial literacy, workforce readiness and entrepreneurship, will host a free Volunteer Celebration at Burley… Read more »
Expanded West Ocean City Pedestrian-Bike Path Being Designed For Route 50
WEST OCEAN CITY – A shared-use path along Route 50 in West Ocean City is expected to bring safety and awareness to pedestrians and bicyclists.On Thursday, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) and Worcester County hosted a meeting at Ocean City Elementary School to discuss previous and proposed projects along Golf… Read more »
Ocean Pines Residents Meet New General Manager
OCEAN PINES – Residents came in droves to Mumford’s Landing this week to welcome the Ocean Pines Association’s new general manager.At a meet and greet event held Monday evening, residents were introduced to John Bailey, the new general manager, and were given the opportunity to hear his thoughts on the community’s future.“We are not here… Read more »
OC’s Disturbing Peace Sign Effort Growing
OCEAN CITY – Officials in Ocean City are making an effort to ensure business owners place signs that warn of disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace laws prior to the resort’s fall events.The efforts are part of an ordinance that requires businesses that front major arteries in the resort, including Coastal Highway, Philadelphia Avenue and… Read more »
School, Studio Partner For Twist On Kindness Rocks
BERLIN – Students at Berlin Intermediate School (BIS) this week began a two-week art project that will incorporate messages of kindness into the school and community.On Monday, art teacher Stefanie McElhinny introduced her students to a pilot project that will have fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grader decorating rocks with positive and uplifting images inspired by Keith… Read more »
Mandatory Bike Lights On OC Roads Considered
OCEAN CITY – A committee in Ocean City is moving forward with plans to submit a recommendation requiring lights on all bikes traveling the resort’s roads.In a Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, meeting Wednesday, Gail Blazer, the town’s environmental engineer, relayed ongoing efforts to amend an ordinance that would mandate lights on all… Read more »
Planned ‘Paintball Manhunt’ Leads To Online Petition From Little People Of America; One Participant Grateful For Opportunity To Perform
WHALEYVILLE – The Oasis Bar ‘N’ Grill in Whaleyville still plans to host a “Midget Paintball Manhunt” despite an online petition and backlash from those calling for it to be cancelled.Last year, Oasis owner Bob Riccio cancelled and apologized for similar events featuring little people and the use of the word “midget” during an annual,… Read more »