SNOW HILL – As of Tuesday, the Worcester County Government Center remains open to the public.Though closures as a result of coronavirus concerns continue to mount, the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday agreed to keep county government offices open for now. Several of the commissioners said they didn’t want to hinder the building industry by… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Many resort businesses are facing a challenging and uncertain future during the ongoing pandemic crisis, and, as usual, it will take a generous local community to keep the area’s restaurants afloat in the coming weeks.After seeing large crowds out and about celebrating last weekend, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Monday announced all… Read more »
NEWARK – Local education officials said there was nothing new to report Tuesday as far as the two-week school closure currently underway.Steve Price, chief safety officer for Worcester County Public Schools, said Tuesday that while there were conference calls scheduled later this week, there was not yet any new information as far as school operations…. Read more »
ASSATEAGUE — Assateague Island National Seashore officials have announced the national park’s visitor centers, ranger stations and campgrounds are closed until further notice effective on Tuesday in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.However, many of the open areas of the Assateague Island National Seashore will remain open on a limited basis. For example, public parking areas,… Read more »
BERLIN – The following represents the contents of a press release from Governor Larry Hogan.“We have never faced anything like this ever before. This is going to be much harder, take much longer, and be much worse than almost anyone is currently understanding,” said Hogan “And unfortunately, far too many people have chosen to continue… Read more »
BERLIN – Local businesses, organizations and churches are spearheading efforts to ensure no child goes hungry while schools are closed amid the coronavirus pandemic.When Governor Larry Hogan announced last week that all Maryland public schools would close from March 16 to March 27 to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), members of the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The forum was different, but the message was strong and consistent this week as a local delegation testified in Annapolis on proposed legislation strengthening the resort’s motorized special event laws.Last week, a large contingent from Ocean City testified in the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee on Senate Bill 878, which, among other things,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Concerns over the coronavirus have led to the cancelation of the annual Irish parade and festival planned for Saturday in Ocean City.“After lengthy discussion and careful deliberation, the Delmarva Irish American Club (DIAC) has decided to cancel this weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Ocean City,” read a press release from the… Read more »
SNOW HILL – As the prospect of implementing spray irrigation at the Ocean Pines Golf Course is explored, some residents are questioning the county’s priorities.In recent months, conversation has abounded in the Pines regarding plans from the Worcester County Department of Public Works to explore the possibility of irrigating the Ocean Pines Golf Course with… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — While the town of Ocean City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade scheduled for Saturday is still on as planned, resort officials continue to monitor and prepare for the growing coronavirus situation.The COVID-19, or coronavirus, situation has caused schools, colleges and universities to close, forced the cancellation of major public events where large groups… Read more »