OCEAN CITY – Town officials are preparing for another round of what is expected to be a passionate and spirited discussion about Ocean City’s street performer regulations at a public hearing on Oct. 26.The city’s Boardwalk Task Force will host the public hearing, set for 6 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall.“I can… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — It’s no secret the Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) is made up largely of students, teachers and even college professors, but the extent to which the department relies on those who return to school each late summer was not really known until the results of a recent study were revealed this month.While… Read more »
BERLIN – The Maryland With Pride movement is coming to Berlin.The Berlin Coffee House is now home to the first Maryland With Pride pop-up shop in the state. Going forward customers will find a display of made-in-Maryland goods set up in the Jefferson Street coffee shop.“I wanted something to make us stand out,” said Peggy… Read more »
BERLIN – The creation of an excursion railroad operation in Worcester County could have as much as a $17.6 million impact on the local economy, according to a report released this week.At Tuesday’s meeting of the Worcester County Commissioners, Randy Gustafson of Stone Consulting went over the potential cost and economic impact of a tourist… Read more »
BERLIN — The Town of Berlin released a Request for Qualifications for a Community Solar Garden on Monday, Mayor Gee Williams announced.“Renewable energy is the future,” said Mayor Williams. “We are looking for an experienced firm who will be an effective partner as we plan for that future.”A community solar garden is a shared solar… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Barbershop Harmony Society’s Mid Atlantic District Quartet and Chorus Competition and Show of Champions will take place Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center.Attendees will be able to see and hear the region’s Top 10 Barbershop Quartet Finalists plus a spectacular Show of Champions featuring past and present… Read more »
SALISBURY — A Delaware man, suspected of being a major heroin supplier in Wicomico and across the Lower Shore, was arrested this week and charged with multiple counts of assault and drug distribution after a traffic stop turned demolition derby on Monday.A combined law enforcement effort in Wicomico County on Monday afternoon resulted in the… Read more »
ASSATEAGUE — Assateague Island National Seashore’s famed wild horse population lost its patriarch this week when Sham, the known oldest stallion ever to live on Assateague at nearly 25 years, was humanely euthanized on Monday due to his steadily declining condition.Also known by his official alpha-numeric code N2BHP, Sham’s health had declined in recent months… Read more »
BERLIN — Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore (JAES) will be expanding its program reach in the 2015-2016 school year with the inclusion of “JA Finance Park Virtual.”To harmonize with Worcester County Education Foundation’s mission to provide students with equal access to a digital education, JAES will provide this technology-based virtual learning experience to all… Read more »
BERLIN – A text amendment to allow the apartments proposed for Seahawk Road to move forward as planned will again return to the town council following a favorable recommendation from the Berlin Planning Commission.On Wednesday, the planning commission agreed to forward the proposed amendment, which will allow the apartment complex to include buildings larger than… Read more »