OCEAN CITY – Gov. Larry Hogan showed no immediate inclination to roll back some of the COVID-19 restrictions currently in place in Maryland despite a recent slight uptick in some of the numbers, although he did not rule out taking further action if necessary.During a press conference on Wednesday, Hogan said most of the key… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Authorities have arrested a Virginia man wanted in connection with a quick-change scam he allegedly carried out on the Boardwalk over the course of a couple of days.On Monday, the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) issued a flier urging resort businesses, particularly Boardwalk businesses, to be on the lookout for an individual… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — White Marlin Open and OC Air Show enthusiasts will still be able to park at the convention center and ride the municipal bus to the major events next month, but there won’t be an express service, resort officials decided this week.Last week, the Mayor and Council voted to table the discussion of… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials this week warned of the possibility of further shutdowns if businesses fail to comply with public health directives.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday met with Health Officer Becky Jones and State’s Attorney Kris Heiser to discuss enforcement of COVID-19 physical distancing and face mask requirements.“In order for the county or… Read more »
BERLIN – Four candidates are now vying for the position of mayor with the addition of Jennifer Allen to the ballot this week.Allen filed to run for mayor on Monday, joining what is now the largest race in this fall’s election. Allen will face off against incumbent Mayor Gee Williams, Councilman Zack Tyndall and resident… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A handful of benches made from recycled cigarette butts collected through an innovative program established last year are now in place around the resort area.Last year, the Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, in cooperation with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, the Worcester County Health Department and the private sector, embarked… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With a modest spike in new COVID-19 cases among young people, Gov. Larry Hogan this week issued a stern warning to counties to crack down on establishments flaunting the public health directives.Hogan on Tuesday sent a letter to each county in Maryland including Worcester urging them to use their collective resources to… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – State Highway Administration officials continue to consider a roundabout at the Ocean Pines north gate as they look for a solution to Route 589 traffic concerns.The Worcester County Commissioners this week advised the State Highway Administration (SHA) of traffic safety issues at the entrance to the Ocean Pines Health Pavilion on Route… Read more »
(Editor’s Note: The following story is part of a series on long-running, family-owned Boardwalk businesses.)OCEAN CITY – Owner Don Timmons says not much has changed about Dumser’s Dairyland since it was founded more than 80 years ago.“It’s all about the ice cream,” he said. “That’s all I can say. That’s our business, that’s what we’re… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — After considerable back-and-forth debate over the last few months, resort officials this week officially put the Boardwalk trams back in the garage for the summer season.Back in May, with Gov. Larry Hogan’s stay-at-home and other directives still in place, the Ocean City Transportation Committee debated the merits of running the Boardwalk tram… Read more »