OCEAN CITY — With a modified 30th annual Springfest still scheduled to go on next month, resort officials this week approved the tent agreement with a private provider for the event.The Mayor and Council on Monday heard a request to approve the tent lease agreement for Springfest 2021, which will mark its 30th year May… Read more »

BERLIN – Plans for the conversion of a former golf course outside Berlin to public trails and timber land continue to move forward.The Worcester County Commissioners this week agreed to release easements associated with the Bay Club, a former golf course on Libertytown Road set to become public space.“As attorney for Bay Club, LLC, owner… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — Stephen Decatur High School’s graduation procession on the Boardwalk will return after resort officials signed off on the request this week.Decatur’s graduation procession last spring during the height of COVID with stay-at-home orders still in place was perhaps one of the most feel-good events of the early pandemic. For much of the… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Community members are rallying around a long-time Dumser’s employee as she undergoes treatment for end-stage kidney disease.Late last week, organizer Kathy Grimes launched a Go Fund Me page on behalf of Iris Jarmon, a long-time Dumser’s employee facing mounting medical bills as she awaits a kidney transplant.“Iris has been with the 49th… Read more »

SNOW HILL – A one-year lease between Worcester County and the Berlin Lions Club will ensure local children continue to have the use of ballfields adjacent to the Northern Worcester Athletic Complex.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a one-year $50,000 lease with the Berlin Lions Club for the use of the fields next to… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Members of the Ocean City Mayor and Council got their first look at a balanced fiscal year 2022 budget of around $158 million that reflects the constant yield tax rate.City Manager Doug Miller and Budget Manager Jennie Knapp on Tuesday outlined the fiscal year 2022 budget, launching a two-week process that will… Read more »

SNOW HILL – During their April 6 meeting, the Worcester County Commissioners paid tribute to Public Works Director John Tustin, who will retire later this month following a 36-year career with Worcester County Government.“Many have contributed to the success of Worcester County, but none more than John,” Chief Administrative Officer Harold Higgins said. “His hard… Read more »

WEST OCEAN CITY – With a month remaining, event organizers are gearing up for the first annual Maryland Coast Bike Festival.On Saturday, May 8, community members are invited to join the inaugural Maryland Coast Bike Festival, a day-long celebration that starts and ends at the West Ocean City Commercial Harbor.Event co-owner Salty Selt said the… Read more »

BERLIN — The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation is asking local people to show their support during several historic events this month as part of the visiting Wall That Heals exhibit.The Wall That Heals is a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and is sponsored by the national Vietnam Veterans… Read more »

SNOW HILL – Atlantic General Hospital has modified plans for a facility on Route 589.The Worcester County Planning Commission last week approved revisions to the Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) facility proposed for a location on Route 589 near Ocean Pines. Though presented two years ago as a two-story facility, AGH representatives told the commission they… Read more »