ASSATEAGUE — The joy of the birth of a new foal on Assateague this month was tempered somewhat with the discovery of the passing of a legend on the Chincoteague side.The birth of the newest foal on Assateague sometime earlier this month brings the size of the herd on the Maryland side to 93. The… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A petition to referendum seeking a tax decrease is entering the signature verification process, but it is the Town of Ocean City’s legal opinion the substance of the petition will violate state law.On Tuesday afternoon, Ocean City Taxpayers for Social Justice (OCTSJ) submitted a petition to lower Ocean City’s tax rate to… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Despite Ocean City’s campaign for funding to address tax differential, Worcester County officials voted 4-3 this week to fund the municipality at the same level it was funded last year.During a budget work session Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners made a decision to keep funding to all of the municipalities flat in… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City will receive a $30,000 return from its $100,000 investment in the “Ping Pong Summer” movie.Tourism and Marketing Director Donna Abbott presented an update on the film “Ping Pong Summer” during Monday’s Tourism Commission meeting.In June of 2012, Ocean City was first introduced to the story of “Ping… Read more »
BERLIN – Plans for a new library in downtown Berlin continue to move forward.Worcester County Library officials provided the latest details regarding a new Berlin library this week as they sought funding assistance from the Town of Berlin.“We’re really looking forward to working with you,” said Jennifer Ranck, deputy director of the Worcester County Library…. Read more »
SNOW HILL – County leaders expressed concern over growing funding requests from local non-profits at a budget work session this week.As the Worcester County Commissioners began tackling the county’s $22 million budget shortfall — going through the budget proposals from most county departments Tuesday — several questioned the $791,000 set to go to local social… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — In the hopes of expanding an already multi-billion dollar industry and encourage more anglers to get lines in the water, Governor Larry Hogan this week signed into a law a bill that will extend the life of a Maryland annual recreational fishing license for an entire 365 days.The bill, passed by the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The Transportation Commission heard more this week about the proposed realignment of Coastal Highway that focuses heavily on pedestrian and mass transit enhancements.Last December, the State Highway Administration (SHA) came before the Mayor and City Council presenting the MD 528/Coastal Highway Community Safety and Enhancement Project.At that time, John Webster of SHA… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — During the week the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day in World War II was marked, Ocean City Air Show officials announced a P-51 Mustang will fly in formation with the Air Force’s latest super fighter over the skies of the resort during the June event.The U.S. Air Force will… Read more »
BERLIN – Officials from the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce have selected Ginger Fleming to take on the role of executive director.Fleming, an Ocean Pines resident, will take over the position vacated by Liz Kain-Bolen earlier this year.“We are very excited to have Ginger Fleming take on the role of executive director,” said Amy Unger,… Read more »