SNOW HILL – Local officials again stressed the importance of improvements to the Route 90 bridge at a meeting with state transportation officials this week.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday told representatives from the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) they wanted to see the dualization of Route 90 made a priority.“I truly believe you can’t… Read more »
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Election Preview: District 5 Incumbent Faces Challenger
Chip BertinoBERLIN – Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino hopes to build on the success of his first four years in office if voters re-elect him this fall.Bertino, who represents District 5, faces democratic challenger Judy Butler in November’s election. He’s eager to use the experience he’s gained during his first term to continue working on… Read more »
New Hotel Approved For Planet Maze Site In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — Resort planners this week approved the site plan for a new five-story, 105-room brand hotel, but not before concerns from the neighbors about potential drainage issues were allayed.The Ocean City Planning Commission had before them on Tuesday a site plan review for a new Hilton Tru hotel along Coastal Highway between 33rd… Read more »
Resort’s New Public Works Complex Advances With Bid Award To Veterans Company
OCEAN CITY — Perhaps the most unique element of the construction of the new public works facility on 2nd Street, the contract for which was approved this week, is that it will be built by armed services veterans.On Monday, the Mayor and Council got a review of the bid recommendations for the new public works… Read more »
Good Samaritans Partner On Rescuing Distressed Swimmers In OC
OCEAN CITY – Two men are being hailed as heroes this week for saving two swimmers who were caught in a strong rip current in the waters off Ocean City.Multiple rescues by Ocean City Fire Department swimmers have been reported all week, thanks to the summer-like weather, warm ocean water and the Ocean City Beach… Read more »
Another Assateague Horse Killed On Causeway
ASSATEAGUE — For the second time in a little over a month, one of the famed wild horses on Assateague was struck and killed by a vehicle in the developed area around the Route 611 causeway on Tuesday evening.Around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the 18-year-old solid bay stallion N9BFNY, or Sir Gruff, was struck and… Read more »
Teachers Hope To Address Gender Disparity In Pre-Engineering Program
NEWARK – A gender disparity among pre-engineering students at Worcester Technical High School has prompted educators to take a closer look at how to get more girls involved in the male-dominated field.In the eight years Valerie Zienty has led Worcester Tech’s pre-engineering program, more than 80 percent of her students have been male. As issues… Read more »
OC Council Favors Basic Blue With Logo, Message For 64th Street Water Tower; Golf Ball, Beach Ball Concepts Eliminated
OCEAN CITY — After months of debate about the paint scheme for the town’s water tower at 64th Street, it appears the final design will closely resemble what is currently on the water tower.Over the last several months, Ocean City officials have debated the design for the municipal water tower at 64th Street near the… Read more »
Mayor On Crazy Weekend: ‘We’ll Be Vigilant In Our Pursuit To Find Answers For This Community’
OCEAN CITY — After yet another troublesome unsanctioned motor vehicle special event last weekend, Ocean City officials on Monday heard an impassioned plea to affect concrete change from an unlikely source.For the record, the official H2O International (H2Oi) car show was held in Atlantic City last weekend, but as expected, a huge contingent of car… Read more »
Fall Cruisin Event Kicks Off Thursday In Ocean City; US 13 Dragway Offering Contests Friday, Saturday
OCEAN CITY — The 21st Annual Endless Summer Cruisin Car Show returns Ocean City on Thursday.This four-day automotive event continues to be one of the mid-Atlantic’s largest fall car shows with more than 2,000 hot rods, street machines, customs and more attending. Show hours are from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4 through Saturday, Oct…. Read more »