BERLIN– Just two weeks after voting to end negotiations regarding the sale of Heron Park, the Berlin Town Council is expected to reconsider the issue on Monday.A trio of Berlin elected officials will seek additional discussion regarding the sale of a portion of Heron Park to local developer Palmer Gillis on Monday. Mayor Zack Tyndall… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Police officials say they continue to educate the public on the use of scooters and two-wheel vehicles on sidewalks following recent complaints.On Wednesday, members of the Ocean City Police Commission discussed recent complaints reported to the Ocean City Police Department involving the use of scooters and other two-wheel vehicles on the town’s… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A conditional use request for a miniature golf course will advance to the Mayor and Council with a favorable recommendation.Nearly a year after receiving a conditional use for a new miniature golf course near 19th Street and Philadelphia Avenue, the connections of Nick’s Golf came before the Ocean City Planning and Zoning… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A local surf shop continues to raise funds for Maui following recent wildfires.In recent weeks, Quiet Storm Surf Shop began selling “Maui Strong” T-shirts to benefit two Hawaiian nonprofits helping to rebuild parts of the island devastated by wildfires. As of Wednesday, the local company has raised $100,000 through T-shirt sales.“We’re just… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Rough ocean conditions and strong rip current activity led to a busy Labor Day weekend for the Ocean City Beach Patrol.On Sunday, the Ocean City Beach Patrol recorded 230 water rescues with nine EMS requests and a couple aviation transports, resulting in a public alert being issued reminding swimmers to not go… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials discussed potential cannabis regulations, including a desire to keep dispensaries at least 2,000 feet from schools and childcare areas, this week.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday met with staff to discuss provisions related to cannabis use following statewide changes. While the language discussed will need to return to the commissioners… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners this week opted not to rezone property near Route 113 in Bishopville.The commissioners on Tuesday voted 5-2 not to grant a request to rezone slightly less than nine acres on Jarvis Road. While the applicant said the property was poor farmland, staff noted it was currently being farmed.“We… Read more »
NEWARK – After-school programs will be available at certain northern Worcester County schools following reallocation of funding within the school system’s budget.Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) announced last week that because the school system was receiving a grant for after-school programs at economically disadvantaged schools, funding that had been set aside for those programs could… Read more »
BERLIN– Country music will come to town next weekend as Berlin once again hosts Small Town Throw Down.On Saturday, Sept. 9, the town will welcome residents and visitors to Main Street for a country music festival. Last year, thousands of spectators donned their jeans and boots to enjoy an afternoon of live music in historic… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Wine on the Beach, the beloved annual summer festival celebrating the regional industry, will be returning to the Ocean City Inlet this weekend.Set for Sept. 8-9, the festival will feature unique artisans and crafters, popular Delmarva food specialties and flip flop favorites performing on the oceanfront stage.Picnicking in the sand, with bottles… Read more »