OCEAN CITY — Replacing the vastly popular Dew Tour has been a challenge for Ocean City, but resort officials this week gave initial approval to a homegrown, family-friendly event that could make that special event a distant memory.During Monday’s Mayor and Council meeting, the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) presented a new special event, the Jellyfish… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Are you ready to walk the walk and show your support for the homeless dogs and cats in our community? If so, then join the Worcester County Humane Society for a weekend of fundraising fun that includes the 19th Annual Boardwalkin’ for Pets on Saturday, April 21.Adults 21 and older are invited… Read more »
BERLIN – An event designed with man’s best friend in mind returns to Ocean City this month.On April 21 and 22, Pooch Palooza returns to Frontier Town Western Theme Park and Campground. The fourth annual festival highlights dogs and features games, competitions and exhibitions for canines.“There’s nothing else quite like it,” said organizer Sandy Phillips…. Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY – An iconic resort business has expanded with a new location in West Ocean City.Located along Route 50, Dolle’s Candyland is now offering its famed saltwater taffy, caramel popcorn, fudge, and other gifts and treats at its newest storefront within the Park Place Plaza.Anna Dolle Bushnell, co-owner of Dolle’s Candyland, said the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With a hotel boom in West Ocean City in recent years, the lines are increasingly blurred between Ocean City and its neighbor just across the bridge, but what does it mean in terms of marketing and an equitable share of the room tax collected.That is a question the Ocean City Tourism Committee… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is seeking additional funding to hire more officers in the coming fiscal year.During a budget work session Tuesday, law enforcement officials told the Worcester County Commissioners they were seeking funding to hire three new officers as well as another part-time officer to help with coverage in local… Read more »
SNOW HILL — A Frederick man, arrested last June after shooting himself in the leg and disposing of the illegal handgun on the beach, resulting in the beach being closed for nearly an entire day, was found guilty this week in Worcester County Circuit Court on various charges.Around 12:30 a.m. last June 9, Ocean City… Read more »
BERLIN – The consulting firm tasked with studying Berlin Fire Company funding released a report this week identifying more than two dozen recommendations for the organization.On Tuesday, Berlin officials released the fire and emergency medical services funding study completed by Matrix Consulting Group. The firm recommends numerous changes, ranging from reducing use of the outdoor… Read more »
ASSATEAGUE — Just days after the latest census of the famed wild horses on Assateague reported the population at 82, a new foal was born early last Friday adding to that number with the ink barely dry on the report.The new foal, for the time being known as N2BHS-ALQ, was born to mare Ms. Macky,… Read more »
BERLIN – Though the Downtown Berlin Farmers Market has closed after more than 30 years in business, the town is expected to welcome a new market by summer.Late last week, organizers of the farmers market used social media to share news of the market’s closure. On Monday, Berlin Economic Development Director Ivy Wells said she… Read more »