OCEAN PINES – Concerns over safety, cost and environmental impacts highlighted a town hall meeting this week to discuss a new disc golf course at Bainbridge Park in Ocean Pines.In a hybrid town hall meeting held Monday, General Manager John Viola, Recreation and Parks Director Debbie Donahue and Eastbound Disc Golf representative Brian Dean came… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With the arrival of Memorial Day weekend, Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) Captain Melbourne “Butch” Arbin III begins his 50th year with an organization he has helped transform.The OCBP was officially formed in 1930 with a small crew watching the water in the downtown area in the nascent days of the resort…. Read more »
BERLIN– The group working to ensure voters get a say on the bond bill associated with Worcester County’s plans for a sports complex is on a final push to collect the required signatures.The citizen committee working on a petition to referendum regarding Worcester County’s use of more than $11 million in bond funding has about… Read more »
BERLIN– The highly anticipated Berlin Memorial Day Parade will return this year after a two-year hiatus.On Monday, May 30, the Berlin Memorial Day Parade will once again take place on Flower Street. Though it wasn’t held in 2020 or 2021 because of COVID, the parade will return to commemorate the holiday this year.“With our two-year… Read more »
DAGSBORO – An update on two offshore wind projects and presentations from local and national representatives highlighted the Fenwick Island Environmental Committee’s first Offshore Wind Symposium.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island committee hosted its Offshore Wind Symposium at Indian River High School. With representatives present from US Wind and Ørsted, and local mayors and national experts… Read more »
BERLIN– Organizers are still accepting entries for this year’s Berlin Bathtub Races.The Berlin Chamber of Commerce will host the 32nd annual Berlin Bathtub Races June 10. Officials are still seeking entries for the popular event.“This is the biggest event of the year,” said Ryan Nellans, executive administrator for the chamber. “Don’t miss it.”The races, which… Read more »
SALISBURY – Acting Wicomico County Executive John Psota stood in front of the 42-year-old Wicomico Civic Center on Thursday, May 19, and told stakeholders how a $5.5 million federal grant will make major venue improvements possible.The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced the award this week. The American Rescue Plan Act grant… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY – An array of local candidates shared their views on issues facing the county at a forum hosted by the Republican Women of Worcester County.With many races set to be decided in July’s primary election, a standing-room-only crowd attended the forum hosted by the Republican Women of Worcester County at the Marlin… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to introduce legislation that will allow Worcester County to install school bus monitoring systems despite numerous questions.The Worcester County Commissioners this week agreed to introduce legislation that will allow the school system to install school bus monitoring systems on buses used in Worcester County. The company providing the system… Read more »
NEWARK– School board members defended their decision not to change the budget to address bus driver pay concerns this week.During Tuesday’s Worcester County Board of Education meeting, school board members reviewed bus driver compensation. They stressed that while they appreciated the work contractors did, the drivers were already paid fairly.“When you look at the fact… Read more »