OCEAN CITY — Having a Coca-Cola logo on the town’s water tower near the Route 90 Bridge will not become a reality after a divided council called the idea a “sell-out” and nixed the concept this week.In September, town officials renewed the beverage contract with Coca-Cola, making it the official soft drink of Ocean City…. Read more »
BERLIN – As construction of the new Berlin library nears completion, officials are hopeful it will become a model in Worcester County.The library, slated to open in July, is now 75 percent complete. During a tour of the site last week, Ron Cascio, president of the Worcester County Library’s board of trustees, described the way… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A former Ocean City local will return to his hometown later this month to open for country singers Josh Turner and Mo Pitney.On March 23, rising country singer and resort native Jimmy Charles will share the stage at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center with headliner Josh Turner and special guest Mo… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – One body was discovered Thursday night after a reported plane crash off the resort coast this week before the weather led to the search being postponed.According to the Maryland State Police (MSP), shortly after 10 a.m. on Thursday, federal officials notified the MSP Special Operations Division that an aircraft believed to be… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A bill introduced in the General Assembly creating special event zones with enhanced penalties aimed at deterring activities associated with the resort’s motorized special events had its first hearing in a Senate committee this week, but no action has yet been taken.On Tuesday, Senator Jim Mathias, along with Ocean City Mayor Rick… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Following Tuesday’s filing deadline, candidates are now official in a variety of Worcester County political races.At least three of the existing Worcester County Commissioners are expected to retain their seats, as commissioners Diana Purnell, Jim Bunting and Joe Mitrecic have each filed for reelection and face no challengers.In District 1, Republican Commissioner… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With a civil suit filed by a group of Boardwalk street performers against the Town of Ocean City over alleged First Amendment rights violations plodding through the court system, the parties this week sent a letter to the presiding judge seeking resolution with a new summer season approaching.In November 2015, eight Ocean… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Delays in a long-awaited beach replenishment project will push the start date in Fenwick Island to July.Last year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District awarded a $19.2 million contract to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company to dredge 1.2 million cubic yards of sand that will be used to fortify… Read more »
BERLIN – Education officials and community leaders celebrated Buckingham Elementary School Monday following its designation as a National Title I Distinguished School.Representatives from the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), as well as school system officials and community leaders, congratulated students and staff during a special assembly.“This is a huge accomplishment because you’ve worked extremely… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A local business is rallying to raise money for the family of an area musician whose home was damaged in a fire late last year.On March 10, the community is invited to a fundraiser at Fager’s Island to benefit Berlin locals Hank and Julie Koenig and their family.In December, the family’s historic… Read more »