OCEAN CITY – The resort area will host the return of the annual Ocean City Jeep Fest, Aug. 24-27.“I’ve never been more excited to host our Jeep event,” said Live Wire Media’s Brad Hoffman. “It is truly an uplifting experience for all who attend from the off-road and Jeep community. People wait all year for… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners voted this week to update boat ramp regulations to address commercial use.On Tuesday, the commissioners voted 4-2 to update boat ramp regulations to address commercial use. The new language will allow commercial use as long as it doesn’t interfere with recreational use.“This does not impact at all recreational… Read more »
NEWARK – Teachers will see a slight pay increase following the negotiated agreement signed by officials this week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Board of Education signed new negotiated agreements with the Worcester County Teachers Association (WCTA) and the Worcester County Education Support Personnel Association (WCESPA). The agreements include a step increase and a 1.14% cost-of-living… Read more »
BERLIN– An email vote regarding a Town of Berlin budget transfer violated the Open Meetings Act, a state board has ruled.The Maryland Open Meetings Compliance Board (OMCB) issued an opinion July 31 that the Berlin Town Council violated the Open Meetings Act with a May 31 email vote regarding a budget transfer. Berlin resident Jason… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A new design and cost estimate for a mixed-use facility on Somerset Street highlighted a presentation this week.On Tuesday, City Manager Terry McGean presented the Mayor and Council with a new design and cost estimate for a proposed mixed-use building on Somerset Street. While he noted that construction costs have increased by… Read more »
OCEAN CITY– A popular Ocean City surf shop is doing what it can to support the Maui community following devastating wildfires.Next week, Quiet Storm Surf Shop will begin selling “Maui Strong” t-shirts to benefit Hawaiian nonprofits helping the island rebuild following last week’s wildfires. The fires destroyed the historic city of Lahaina.“It’s a beautiful place… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Four successful candidates in this year’s municipal election began their tenure this week following an organizational meeting of the town council.On Wednesday, Janice Bortner, Natalie Magdeburger, Jacque Napolitano and Kurt Zanelotti were sworn in to the Fenwick Island Town council following successful election campaigns.As incumbents in this year’s race, Bortner, Magdeburger and… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A Worcester County District Court judge last week dismissed a case related to an unlicensed short-term rental property in Berlin.On Friday, Aug. 11, Worcester County District Court Judge Gerald Purnell dismissed a case against Bryan Brushmiller related to an unlicensed short-term rental in Berlin. As a result, Brushmiller will not have to… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week received a first look at a marketing plan that targets workforce recruitment.On Monday, representatives with BVK, the town’s advertising agency, presented members of the Ocean City Tourism Commission with ideas for a new workforce recruitment initiative. Tourism and Business Development Director Tom Perlozzo said the marketing strategy would… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A concentrated effort to increase social media usage this year has paid off for resort authorities with requests for public assistance often resulting in suspects quickly being identified and apprehended.For example, on Monday around 11 a.m., the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) issued a call for public assistance about a couple who… Read more »