SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to hire legal counsel to fight what they consider an unfair education funding formula.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 5-2 to try to find legal counsel to find a way to address the state’s funding formula for education. The formula currently in place will require Worcester County to… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – New food waste goals, partnerships and pilot programs are just some of the ways organizers of a resort composting initiative hope to expand operations in 2022.In a press conference held Tuesday, Go Green OC founder Josh Chamberlain and Ocean Compost LLC owner Garvey Heiderman, proprietor of The Hobbit Restaurant, announced plans to… Read more »
SNOW HILL– School bus drivers approached the Worcester County Commissioners this week to ask for a pay increase.With no action from the Worcester County Board of Education following a presentation last month, school bus drivers took their case to the county commissioners. They told elected officials they’re struggling to cover expenses with what they’re paid… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Despite seasonal recruitment challenges, Ocean City’s police chief says he hopes to have a full complement of officers on the job this summer.In Monday’s meeting of the Ocean City Police Commission, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief Ross Buzzuro presented members with an update on recruitment efforts for the coming summer season.For… Read more »
BERLIN – The community gathered last week to honor a well-known former educator on her 102nd birthday.A standing-room only crowd surprised Josephine Anderson as she arrived at the Berlin library last Thursday. Dozens of community members wanted to share well-wishes and fond memories with Anderson on her 102nd birthday.“Because of the pandemic she really wasn’t… Read more »
BERLIN– The Berlin Planning Commission approved a site plan for an expansion and addition at Berlin Activities Depot.On Wednesday the commission approved plans for upgrades to the Berlin Activities Depot on Old Ocean City Boulevard. The project, which will be done in phases, will start with an addition on the side of the building closest… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will perform routine inspections of the Route 50 Bridge next week.Officials say inspections will begin Monday, March 14, weather permitting, with crews working from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily on the bridge. Work is expected to be completed by 5 p.m. Friday, March… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – After months of speculation and anticipation, more details about the proposed major three-day music festival at the Inlet in September, which includes Maryland-based O.A.R. as the lead act, have emerged.Last August, Tourism and Business Development Director Tom Perlozzo and C3 Presents founder and promoter Tim Sweetwood pitched the idea of a significant… Read more »
BERLIN– Plans for a new townhouse development on Old Ocean City Boulevard are moving forward following discussion with the town’s planning commission.The Berlin Planning Commission on Wednesday voted 6-0 to provide a favorable recommendation for a text amendment that would allow for fee simple townhouse developments in Berlin.“It’s just another way to develop a townhouse… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Against the backdrop of a clear, but chilly evening with the pier Ferris wheel lit up in blue and yellow, about 200 or so people gathered on the south end of the Boardwalk on Tuesday to hold a vigil on behalf of the people of Ukraine.Mayor Rick Meehan led the vigil, which… Read more »