SNOW HILL — Tiffany Taylor admits she will be crying a lot over the next few weeks, but says her tears are endless tears of joy.Taylor watched as her son, Hunter Schoolfield, donned a blue cap and gown and took a ceremonial victory lap through the parking lot of the Cedar Chapel Special School (CCSS)… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The bright orange barrels that served as the smoking receptacles on the beach from one end of Ocean City to the other last year have been replaced with low-key smaller receptacles mounted to posts in the designated areas, but the diminished presence does not mean Ocean City is any less serious about… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With the help of a major federal grant, all of the municipal buses in Ocean City’s fleet could be outfitted with surveillance cameras inside and out.At Tuesday’s Transportation Committee meeting, Public Works Director Hal Adkins told members the Maryland Transit Authority (MTA) was considering including a $500,000 investment in a state-of-the-art video… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Citing a need to gain a competitive edge over similar facilities in the region and increase the economic impact, Ocean City officials on Tuesday moved forward with the next proposed major expansion of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center.The Mayor and Council on Tuesday approved hiring the Becker Morgan Group to begin… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With the clock ticking on the public comment period for the Assateague Island National Seashore’s General Management Plan (GMP), Ocean City officials this month fired off a letter to National Park Service officials expressing their concern about the future of the north end of the barrier island.The draft GMP will chart the… Read more »
BERLIN — What had been rumored over the weekend was confirmed yesterday — Republican Donald Trump, front runner for the GOP nomination at this point in the primary season, will be holding a rally at Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin on Wednesday at 7 p.m.Here’s what we know as of mid-day Tuesday: According to… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — It will cost more to park at the Inlet lot and along most streets and municipal lots in the downtown area this summer after the Mayor and Council on Friday agreed to across-the-board hikes to offset the increased costs of maintaining the facilities.During a final budget wrap session last Friday, Public Works… Read more »
POCOMOKE — William A. Cathell, Jr., the Worcester County Public School teacher who was exonerated by a Worcester County Circuit Court last month of all charges stemming from allegations levied by former students, has resigned from teaching at Pocomoke Middle School.“Having proven my innocence in a court of law, I have formally tendered my resignation… 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 »