OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Fire Department officials presented a comprehensive five-year strategic plan this week aimed at continuing to provide timely and efficient service to the community, but the biggest takeaway was staffing and funding challenges remain.Ocean City Fire Chief Richie Bowers presented the department’s strategic plan to the Mayor and Council on Tuesday…. Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Elected officials this week approved the parking task force’s recommendations to hike some rates during the peak season while offering concessions in the shoulder months, though they are open to further discussions in the future about expanded paid parking.Everything was on the table when the task force appointed by the Mayor and… Read more »
BERLIN — After three decades-plus on the sidelines under the bright Friday night lights at Stephen Decatur, longtime fixture Bob Knox on Tuesday announced he was stepping down as head football coach at the Berlin school where he has taught for 46 years.Knox’s announcement came during a brief and solemn press conference on Tuesday at… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — While mum’s the word on potential acts, the resort’s 2020 special events package presented this week could include two significant concerts next summer.During Monday’s Tourism Commission meeting, TEAM Productions’ Bob Rothermel outlined plans for a series of fireworks shows, special events and summer concerts potentially slated for next year. On Monday, although… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY — For the second year in row, Pickles Pub took first place and best in show in the 22nd annual Hots for Tots Chili Cook-Off at the Greene Turtle in West Ocean City on Sunday, but the real winner was the local community and its typical generosity.For the record, Pickles Pub repeated… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A total of 16 new Ocean City University graduates symbolically crossed the stage and collected their diplomas this week after earning degrees through the public education program.The Ocean City University program was created 15 years ago by long-time public servant and former City Clerk Kathy Mathias as a means to educate resort… Read more »
BERLIN — The Worcester County Sheriff’s Department is ramping up the battle against opioid addiction with a promised series of videos aimed at ending the scourge and getting help to those who need it the most.The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office this week released the first of a promised series of videos aimed at eliminating, or… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Nearly three months after a contentious debate, the major repaving and sidewalk-widening project on Robin Drive got underway in earnest this week.Back in September, as part of its ongoing review of infrastructure needs, the Mayor and Council intensely debated several options for milling and repaving Robin Drive, the densely populated corridor that… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Despite relatively mild air temperatures recently, water temperatures continue to drop, increasing the possibility of cold-stunning for sea turtles and marine mammals.According to a Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) report, water temperatures have started to decline, opening the possibility of hypothermia, or cold-stunning, for many marine mammals and sea turtles. Each… Read more »
BERLIN- With a dynamic group of returning players, Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team appears poised to improve on last year’s 11-8 mark.The Seahawks went 11-8 last year, but won six of their last seven after scuffling early. Decatur hopes to build on that momentum this season with a core group of returning players. Sophomore guard… Read more »