ASSATEAGUE — A report released last week by the National Park Service revealed over 2.1 million visitors to Assateague Island National Seashore last year contributed nearly $106 million in cumulative economic benefit to the local area.According to the NPS report issued late last week on the eve Memorial Day weekend, 2,136,889 visitors came to Assateague… Read more »
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Freight Trains To Run Through Berlin Once Again
BERLIN – Freight trains are expected to return to the tracks through Berlin next month.The Maryland & Delaware Railroad will resume freight service along the tracks between Berlin and Snow Hill as soon as a few final repairs are made, Mayor Gee William announced at a town council meeting this week. The service hasn’t operated… Read more »
Worcester Frustrated Over Escalating Expenses With Waste Centers
SNOW HILL – Elected officials continue to express concerns regarding the cost of the county’s recycling program and homeowner convenience centers.Though there were no major changes approved last week, the Worcester County Commissioners once again voiced frustration over the $2 million cost of operating the recycling and homeowner convenience centers.“Sooner or later it’s going to… Read more »
Ravens Beach Bash Weekend Starts Today In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – The resort will be painted purple in many ways this weekend with the return of the Ravens Beach Bash.Beginning today, the 8th Annual Ravens Beach Bash is presented by Miller Lite and includes activities through Saturday.Thursday’s activities include a Beach Bash Happy Hour and cornhole tournament from 3-6 p.m. at the Ropewalk… Read more »
Global Sailing Trip Ends In OC, Sparks New Charter Business
OCEAN CITY – One man’s sailing journey around the world ended in Ocean City last month.In June of 2016, Stephen Butz set sail from Maryland in his 50-foot catamaran, Alyosha. Since that time, he has completed a personal goal of circumnavigating the world by boat.“My wife and I had always wanted to take our kids… Read more »
Play It Safe Campaign Kicks Off 30th Year In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – Volunteers and officials held a ceremony this week to kick off the 30th year of Play It Safe in Ocean City.On Tuesday, state representatives, resort and community leaders and volunteers gathered at the Boardwalk to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Play It Safe, a yearly program that encourages recent high school graduates… Read more »
UPDATED: Annexation Expected To Bring ‘New Concept’ 7-Eleven To Berlin
BERLIN – Town officials approved the annexation of six acres near the intersection of Route 50 and Route 818 this week.On Tuesday, the Berlin Town Council voted 4-1, with Councilman Zack Tyndall opposed, to approve an annexation agreement with Athena Properties. The approval is expected to allow plans for a 7-Eleven gas station and convenience… Read more »
Assateague Horse Incident Highlights Balloon Dangers
ASSATEAGUE — An Assateague wild horse nearly choking on and ultimately ingesting a piece of ribbon this week highlighted the dangers of balloon releases and potential impacts on wildlife.On Monday, one of Assateague’s famed wild horses was seen struggling with a section of ribbon that had been attached to a latex balloon caught in its… Read more »
Nordstrom’s Support Critical For Room Tax Increase
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners this week approved enabling legislation that paves the way for a room tax increase.On Tuesday, the commissioners voted 6-0 to approve legislation that will allow the county to increase the maximum room tax rate to 5%.“This would enable you in the future to adopt a resolution to increase… Read more »
Divided Council Approves DJ For Beach Event
OCEAN CITY — A divided council this week narrowly approved a special event on the beach in August despite concerns about amplified music.The Mayor and Council had before them on Monday a request for a special event on the beach near the Inlet south of the pier for Saturday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to… Read more »