FENWICK ISLAND – The Town Council is debating whether to craft a new law restricting advertising on commercial vehicles intended to be used as a billboard on Route 1.Councilman Bill Weistling revisited the subject of regulating advertising on commercial vehicles during last Friday’s Town Council meeting. The subject was initially brought up by the Parking… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Following in the footsteps of the DNR requesting regulations be placed on the new watersport of jetpacks, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has submitted a request to require parasail operators carry a special license to operate following a recent investigation.On Wednesday the NTSB released its first investigative report into parasailing safety,… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — A 30th birthday celebration on the water took a decided turn for the worse on Monday when a Sykesville man jumped off the bow of a rented pontoon boat while the vessel was in motion and was struck in the head, neck and shoulder by the propeller.Around 5:10 p.m. on Monday, John… Read more »

BERLIN — As funding for Berlin’s stormwater utility continues to grow, the Mayor and Council is looking to implement one of the most requested features this year — credits for eligible property owners.At this time, only non-residential, non-profit organizations would qualify for the proposed credits, which could cover up to half of the individual property’s… Read more »

SNOW HILL — Following a change to state law that now allows retail stores to hold Class D beer, wine and liquor licenses in Berlin and Snow Hill, two businesses applied for the new privilege this week, one in each town. The Board of License Commissioners (BLC) denied both applications Wednesday, citing an overabundance of… Read more »

SALISBURY – The City Council decided this week to move ahead in applying for state funds to demolish an old building so it can be used as a new medical education center by PRMC.A resolution of the City of Salisbury to approve a Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Strategic Demolition and Smart Growth… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The eastern portion of 64th Street will become two-hour parking only to relieve the area from being a makeshift parking lot for taxi cabs.During Friday’s Police Commission meeting, local Realtor Peck Miller came before the commission, representing Dead Freddies and 64th Street Shopping Center, requesting the implementation of two-hour parking on 64th… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The resort’s police department saw increases in activity across the board in the month of May, however the total number of crime incident in Ocean City so far this year remains lower than the previous year.At Friday’s Police Commission meeting, Police Chief Ross Buzzuro reported May’s total calls for service, including traffic… Read more »

SNOW HILL — With the implementation of the national Common Core Curriculum (CCC) underway, Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) have been working to evolve their special education program to keep pace with changing education standards.The intent is to blend together special education and general education in a way that leaves all students prepared for life… Read more »