SNOW HILL – Municipalities in the southern end of Worcester County could see an increase in funding from the county next year.The agenda for Tuesday’s meeting of the Worcester County Commissioners included a request to have 10% of the county’s table games revenue be used to increase the unrestricted annual grants to Pocomoke and Snow… Read more »
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County Prioritizes Fed Projects
SNOW HILL – Projects to improve the navigability of the Inlet and address a nearby scour hole are top county priorities when it comes to Army Corps of Engineers projects.The Worcester County Commissioners this week agreed to pen a letter outlining the county’s top five priority projects to be addressed by the Army Corps of… Read more »
Harbor Dock Lease Proposed
SNOW HILL – County officials conceptually approved a lease agreement that will allow a sailboat to dock at the West Ocean City Harbor.The Worcester County Commissioners this week approved a resolution that allowed them to designate a portion of the harbor for county joint ventures. They followed that up with conceptual approval of a lease… Read more »
Long-Time Resort Visitors Presented Key To The City
OCEAN CITY – Mayor Rick Meehan honored a Maryland couple’s more than six decades of history in Ocean City with a key to the city last week.Last Friday, Meehan presented a key to the city to John and Kitty Dyer. The Dyers, who both turned 90 earlier this year, have vacationed in Ocean City since… Read more »
90-Lot Home Community Eyed For Former Pine Shore Golf Property
SNOW HILL – Plans for the redevelopment of a former golf course on Beauchamp Road continue to move forward.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners approved the establishment of a Residential Planned Community (RPC) floating zone for Evergreen Village, a development planned for the former Pine Shore Golf on Beauchamp Road.“I think it’s a great use… Read more »
Commissioners Table Request For Table Games Money For South End; Nordstrom Confident In Colleagues
SNOW HILL – Municipalities in the southern end of Worcester County could see an increase in funding from the county next year.The agenda for Tuesday’s meeting of the Worcester County Commissioners included a request to have 10% of the county’s table games revenue be used to increase the unrestricted annual grants to Pocomoke and Snow… Read more »
Berlin’s Wetland Project Back On
BERLIN – After two false starts the Graham Avenue submerged gravel wetland project is now moving forward.The Berlin Town Council on Monday approved an agreement with Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) that will provide additional funding for the project. The council also voted to award the contract for the project to Goody Hill Groundworks.“Thank you… Read more »
Worcester County Graduates Profiled
NEWARK – Worcester County Public Schools’ 2019 graduating class was offered more than $17 million in scholarships.That figure, as well as statistics on AP (Advanced Placement) course enrollment and the future aspirations of graduating students, was included in a report from Amy Gallagher, the school system’s coordinator of accountability and assessment, to the Board of… Read more »
Board Okays Bike Week Special Event For Alamo Motel Property
SNOW HILL – Caribbean Joe’s Bar and Grille will host a special Bike Week event next month after receiving approval from the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC).Caribbean Joe’s, located at the Alamo Motel in West Ocean City, will host vendors and live music throughout Bike Week, Sept. 12-15, after receiving permission from the… Read more »
Sheriff’s Office Presents Annual Awards To Staff
SNOW HILL – Dozens of law enforcement officers were recognized this week for their efforts to keep Worcester County residents safe.The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) on Wednesday hosted its annual awards ceremony to honor deputies who went above and beyond the call of duty in 2018.“I’m proud and honored to have such wonderful people… Read more »