SNOW HILL – Plans to pursue expansion of a conservation program in Worcester County are moving forward.Next week, county staff are expected to review a plan to establish a third Rural Legacy Area (RLA) in the Bishopville area with the Worcester County Planning Commission. After that, the proposal would be presented to the Worcester County… Read more »
BERLIN – Town leaders are encouraging residents to share their input at two strategic plan listening sessions in January.The town will host two public input sessions, one on Wed., Jan. 10, and one on Wed., Jan 17, as the municipality’s strategic plan is being developed.“I think it’s important for folks to be able to come… Read more »
NEWARK – A community survey regarding calendar options for the next school year is now available on the school system’s website.Community members have until Jan. 12 to weigh in on three proposed calendars for the 2024-2025 school year.“I’ll be back in early 2024 with both the survey results as well as the superintendent’s recommended calendar… Read more »
ASSATEAGUE ISLAND – Two well-known stallions from Assateague Island’s population of wild horses died this month.Assateague’s herd is down two this month as 21-year-old General Harker and 17-year-old Yankee were found dead of apparent natural causes in December. Several photographers that frequent the island shared their memories of the stallions on social media this week.“General… Read more »
BERLIN– Municipal officials stressed their commitment to developing a fire funding formula at a work session with the Berlin Fire Company last week.At a work session last Wednesday, Mayor Zack Tyndall said the town’s goal was to set up a fire funding formula similar to the one Worcester County used to provide grants to local… Read more »
BERLIN – After a four-year hiatus, the town is expected to resume its tradition of ringing in the new year with a ball drop on Dec. 31.Berlin will host two New Year’s Eve events, a kids ball drop and a midnight ball drop, to celebrate the arrival of 2024. After the celebration was scrapped last… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Town of Ocean City and Ocean City Tourism to host the Dreams & Determination Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on Friday, Jan.12.The inspirational breakfast will feature keynote speaker Colonel Gregory D. Gadson and the inspiring resonance of the Morgan State University Choir.“The Dreams… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – The Fenwick Island Police Department will create a new policies and procedures manual with the help of a national company.At its most recent meeting, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to use Lexipol – a national policy development company specializing in public safety – to update the Fenwick Island Police Department’s… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — On Dec. 9, the Montego Bay Civic Association celebrated the lighting of its first crab basket Christmas tree.Coordinated by residents Karen and Bill Corun, the community donated 120 decorated crab baskets, a snowman, a crab, lights, tree topper and money for the construction materials.The ceremony began with Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD)… Read more »
The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation held its 2023 Robert E. Warfield Memorial Tournament, AGH’s 30th Annual Fall Golf Classic, last fall at the Ocean City Golf Club.On Dec. 4, Atlantic General Hospital leadership and staff, Fall Golf Classic committee members, and Michael and Matt James of James Hospitality all came together to commemorate the success… Read more »