OCEAN CITY- Resort officials on Tuesday approved the one-time installation of a tent on the parking lot of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center this spring to accommodate an annual cheerleading event during the ongoing construction of the Performing Arts Center in the facility.The Mayor and Council on Tuesday approved the installation of a large… Read more »
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Berlin Grows Public Drinking Area For Five Special Events
BERLIN — Citing years of success with only a few minor hiccups, the Berlin Mayor and Council unanimously approved suspending the town’s alcoholic beverage open container law for five upcoming events. The open container area will also be expanded to include a number of new businesses off of Main Street.The list of events where alcohol… Read more »
District 2’s Purnell Confirms He Will Not Seek Re-Election
SNOW HILL — Although the election is months away, it’s guaranteed there will be at least three new faces on the next Worcester County Commission after Commissioner Jim Purnell confirmed this week that he will not be seeking re-election.Commissioners Judy Boggs and Louise Gulyas have already announced that this would be their last term on… Read more »
Film Series Kicks Off With Local Director’s Documentary
BERLIN — A series of wildlife and conservation focused films are coming to Worcester County this winter, and a free showing of the award-winning 2006 film “Sharks: Stewards of the Reef” will launch the event.Director Holiday Johnson met last week with The Dispatch to discuss her movie, the upcoming film screenings and the role of… Read more »
School PTA Provides Tech Boost
BERLIN — At Ocean City Elementary School (OCES), students will soon have some of the latest technology at their fingertips, thanks to the PTA’s fundraising efforts.Fifty donated iPads are expected to make it to classrooms next week. They will be used for a variety of lessons, and there are a large number of educational apps… Read more »
Casino’s Direct Impact Fund Allocations Detailed
SNOW HILL — Despite increased competition the Casino at Ocean Downs is still seeing “moderate growth,” according to General Manager Joe Cavilla. If that growth continues it could mean more impact funding for Worcester County, which is poised to see a boost next year as other casinos in Western Maryland come online and the 18… Read more »
Boardwalk Camera Bid Accepted
OCEAN CITY – The second time was the charm this week as a bid was accepted to enhance the Boardwalk’s camera network.In early December, the City Council voted to re-bid the work to install an enhanced camera network on the Boardwalk. At that time, there was only one bid received on time and one late… Read more »
Panel To Study Harbor Depth Concerns Requested
SNOW HILL — In response to an appeal for help over a recurring silting issue in the West Ocean City harbor, the Worcester County Commission has promised to lend full support to private efforts to reach out to state or federal agencies for more frequent dredging. However, the commissioners also made it clear that the… Read more »
Berlin’s Downtown Culinary Offerings Continue To Expand
BERLIN — Berlin’s growing culinary culture has jumped forward again with the opening of one long anticipated restaurant and the announcement of a second planned for this spring.Owners for both establishments were at the Historic District Commission (HDC) this week requesting signage approval with one of the requests approved and the other tabled due to… Read more »
Mixed Emotions At OCPD Officer of Year Banquet
OCEAN CITY — There were mixed emotions at the Ocean City Neighborhood Watch Association’s annual Officer of the Year banquet this week including joy for the newest OCPD officer to join the club tempered with the solemn remembrance of those officers who perished in 2013.At the culmination of the annual awards dinner at the Roland E…. Read more »