OCEAN CITY – Gov. Larry Hogan signed an executive order Wednesday mandating a post Labor Day start for schools in Maryland.Amid chants of “let summer be summer,” Hogan announced that the executive order would require that schools start after Labor Day and end by June 15 each beginning with the 2017-2018 school year.“Most people agree… Read more »
NEWARK – Education officials have identified four finalists in the search for a new superintendent.According to Jonathan Cook, president of the Worcester County Board of Education, the board has selected two internal candidates and two from outside the county for a second round of interviews. Officials hope to make a decision before the end of… Read more »
BERLIN – Mayor Gee Williams is still committed to building a better Berlin.That, he says, is why he’s seeking a third consecutive term as mayor of the historic town. Williams filed for reelection Monday, just days before the Sept. 2 deadline. He will face Council member Lisa Hall in October’s election. Hall will vacate her… Read more »
BERLIN – The Ocean Pines Association’s board of directors voted Friday to terminate the contract of General Manager Bob Thompson.In a special closed session, the board voted 4-3 to terminate the management agreement between the association and Thompson. Thompson had filled the role of general manager for the community since August 2010. At that time,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A new resort restaurant is bringing the tastes of New Orleans to Ocean City.The Big Easy on 60, located on Coastal Highway at 60th Street, aims to bring a Cajun flavor to a town overrun with crab houses and seafood shacks.“Our food is different and unique,” said Lewis Sherman, the restaurant’s general… Read more »
NEWARK – School system officials expressed their gratitude for years of support from the director of the state’s Interagency Committee on School Construction as his tenure ends.At last week’s meeting, the Worcester County Board of Education issued a proclamation in honor of David Lever, executive director of the Interagency Committee on School Construction (IAC). In… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Though it received the support of just one of the Worcester County Commissioners, a text amendment that would adjust the county’s body piercing regulations will move forward.Commissioner Joe Mitrecic was the only one to add his name to proposed legislation that would make changes to the county’s body piercing regulations.“All you need… Read more »
SNOW HILL – No one doubted that the large contract Hardwire LLC acquired with the NYPD would benefit the Pocomoke-based company. What many may not have realized is that other Worcester County businesses are beginning to profit from Hardwire’s success.As Hardwire builds bulletproof doors for the NYPD, Snow Hill Auto Body is painting them.“We’re glad… Read more »
BERLIN – Following rumors regarding the future of the Bay Club, the attorney representing the property has agreed to keep Berlin officials informed of any redevelopment plans.Hugh Cropper, the attorney representing the Bay Club for the Carl M. Freeman Companies, told town officials Monday he would provide them with a presentation of redevelopment plans before… Read more »
BERLIN – A new group will provide local economic development officials with the chance to work together to explore initiatives to help their municipalities.Mindie Burgoyne from the Maryland Department of Commerce has launched a new economic development group to be made up of officials from several Eastern Shore towns.“My role is to coordinate regional economic… Read more »