OCEAN CITY – The “Let Summer Be Summer” petition is nearing the finish line, and is “on pace” to exceed its goal prior to the launch of the 2015 General Assembly session.“Let Summer Be Summer” is an effort to mandate a post-Labor Day start for public school systems across the state, and on Monday the… Read more »
BERLIN – Smoking is on the decline in Worcester County.According to local health officials, the percentage of adults using tobacco products in Worcester County dropped from 23.7 percent in 2000 to 7.7 percent in 2012. The drop, which is outlined in a recent report from the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, mirrors statewide… Read more »
SALISBURY — Providing further evidence of the success of the recent partnership formed to attract and expand major regional sporting events, the U.S. Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) announced its Eastern World Series will return to the Lower Shore in 2015.The three-legged series, featuring softball teams from all over the country, will run from July 15… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — While the potential offshore wind energy farm off the coast of Ocean City is still moving through its approval process, the time is now for the area’s private sector to get ready for the opportunity, an economist told local business leaders and politicians this month.During an economic summit hosted by Worcester County… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A college project is expected to provide expanded access to GIS maps for Worcester County law enforcement.County officials agreed to allow Worcester County employee Mark Dunlevy to create a web-based mapping system as a school project as he pursues a master’s degree in GIS Management. The web-based system would allow the Worcester… Read more »
POCOMOKE – The urge to put into words the poem that had been floating around in his mind for years hit Henry Maxson at 6 p.m. one evening.Relieved to finally have the words down on paper, Maxson emerged from his room at 7 p.m. He looked at his wife questioningly when she said, “Welcome back.”… Read more »
BERLIN – Stephen Decatur High School students are adding a financial facet to their education thanks to a program offered through the Bank of Ocean City.Three dozen Stephen Decatur High School students were recognized last week for their completion of the EverFi Financial Literacy program. This is the fourth year the Bank of Ocean City… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Delaware woman faces drunk driving and multiple traffic violations after a two-car collision on Saturday on Coastal Highway.Around 10:30 p.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police responded to a reported motor vehicle accident on Coastal Highway near the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. The accident occurred shortly after The Texas Tenors concert… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – According to city officials, the words “road diet” and its $25 million cost were viewed negatively by and large, resulting in the Transportation Commission forwarding a recommendation to dedicate existing funding to a median barrier for now.Last week the State Highway Administration came before the Mayor and City Council to present the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — An Ocean Pines man was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of drugs twice Wednesday after first causing an accident in downtown Ocean City and later returning to his vehicle after being advised not to do so.Around 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, an Ocean City police officer was dispatched to the area… Read more »