OCEAN CITY — The prospects for a strong crab season in and around the resort and across the state improved this week when the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released the results of the 2016 blue crab winter dredge survey, indicating a continued dramatic increase in the population.The DNR on Tuesday released the results… Read more »
NEWARK — Worcester County Public School’s hidden gem may also be its unequivocal crown jewel.Tucked just off Route 113 in Newark, just a stone’s throw from the Worcester County’s Board of Education is Worcester Technical High School, an almost 140,000-square-foot fortress that provides vital training and education to students who lean towards STEM-centric, manufacturing and… Read more »
Chris ShearerContributing WriterASSATEAGUE ISLAND — Smoke from a nearby battlefield drifts over the ancient sands of Egypt. Soldiers are preparing themselves for battle. Arms and armor are being donned. A powerful sultan, nephew of a legendary leader, stands clad in steel and gold and consults with his generals before the army marches to war. He… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Whether it’s a decrease in the number of applicants or fewer applicants that meet the standards, finding enough seasonal officers to meet the Ocean City Police Department’s needs continues to be a challenge.OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro presented the department’s requested fiscal year 2017 budget to the Mayor and Council on Monday as… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — When it comes to public safety and patrolling the beach, Ocean City gets more bang for its buck than most neighboring resort communities with its lifeguards, but filling out the ranks late in the season continues to create some challenges.Long-time Ocean City Beach Patrol Captain Butch Arbin on Monday presented his department’s… Read more »
Chris ShearerContributing WriterSNOW HILL — Worcester County Commissioners continue to struggle with the harsh realities of a $6 million budget shortfall, and the prospects of potentially being forced to raise county taxes slightly.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners passed a motion on setting a date for a public hearing on the proposed FY2017 budget real… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Starting this weekend, the Ocean City Police Department is joining a nationwide law enforcement initiative to crack down on the growing epidemic of texting while driving.From Friday through next Wednesday, the OCPD will be stepping up enforcement on texting and driving utilizing a combination of traditional and innovative strategies. The national “U… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A three-year extension for the fall Endless Summer Cruisin’ was approved this week after updating the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) reflecting the changes made since the event was last held.The Mayor and Council on Monday approved a request to extend the Endless Summer Cruisin’ event through October 2018. The event was approved… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Wild horses of Maryland’s and Virginia’s Assateague Island National Seashore were previewed this week as the third of 16 Forever Stamp images to celebrate the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary.A photograph by Tim Fitzharris of Fayetteville, Ark., was used to create the image.A press release from the United States Postal Service reported, “This… Read more »
Chris ShearerContributing WriterBERLIN — While the details are unclear, the Town of Berlin is being considered by a “major soda company” to host a potential event downtown.On Monday, Berlin’s Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells informed the Mayor and Council of an inquiry she received late last week from an ad agency in New… Read more »