OCEAN CITY – How different the White Marlin Open will look next month became clear on Tuesday as organizers said the proposed “satellite” viewing spot downtown at 3rd Street is planned to be the primary venue.Earlier this summer, in an effort to avoid the typical crowds at the host Harbour Island marina grounds, White Marlin… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — While it’s too late this summer for an influx of seasonal workers for many of the resort’s labor-starved businesses, a plan is in the works to potentially bring in employees from a different source in the future.Throughout the summer thus far, most resort businesses are dealing with severe staff shortages for a… Read more »
NEWARK – Worcester County education officials are exploring face-to-face instruction, distance learning and a hybrid of the two as they prepare for the 2020-2021 school year.In a school board meeting Tuesday, officials outlined the Worcester County Public Schools’ Responsible Return model. The plan notes that while the traditional educational environment would be preferable, officials are… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A discussion about police activity during the month of June evolved into a lengthy discussion about marijuana odor on the Boardwalk at a resort commission meeting this week.On Monday, Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro presented the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on police activity for the month of June.Last… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — As the peak season hits its midpoint in what is an unprecedented summer, some businesses in the resort over the last week have closed entirely or altered their operations voluntarily out of caution for their guests and staff.Over the course of the last week or so, a handful of resort businesses have… Read more »
BERLIN – A new promotion aims to encourage mask wearing in downtown Berlin.As mask shaming makes headlines amid the ongoing health crisis, officials in Berlin are trying to be proactive with a new social media contest. Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development director, said this week people who entered the contest would be… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A popular local man lost his life in a fall from a hotel balcony early Sunday morning.The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Criminal Investigation Division is currently investigating a fatal fall from a third-floor balcony at hotel on 29th Street. Around 2:55 a.m. on Sunday, Ocean City Police responded to the area… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND — The developer of an offshore wind farm will not move forward with an interconnection facility at Fenwick Island State Park after further evaluation of the proposed area.Ørsted – the developer of the Skipjack wind farm project just off the coast – announced it has notified the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and… Read more »
SNOW HILL — A Pennsylvania man found guilty in February of two counts of reckless endangerment for stabbing two juveniles on the Boardwalk during a fight last summer was sentenced this week to a combined 10 years with all but three years suspended.For three days-plus in February, a Worcester County jury heard testimony in the… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County leaders discussed use of force and police training with local law enforcement officials this week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners met with Sheriff Matt Crisafulli, Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy Director John Moses and representatives of various other law enforcement agencies to talk about current practices following the death of George… Read more »