BERLIN – “How is the shoulder of mutton doing? Is it holding up?”It was a perfectly logical question to the cast and crew members scurrying around the stage between performances of the 38th Annual Children’s Theatre at Stephen Decatur High School.Eighteen performances during the first two weeks of December were expected to allow close to… Read more »
BERLIN – In spite of concerns from residents, Ocean Pines officials are confident in the new company they have selected to provide the community’s trash collection.Last month, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted to award the association’s trash contract to Republic Services. Waste Management provided the community’s trash collection for the past three… Read more »
SALISBURY – Country artist Jimmy Charles will perform a benefit concert for Coastal Hospice on Tuesday, Dec. 23 from 6-10 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. The event will include a silent auction and an opportunity for attendees to donate to Coastal Hospice.Last year, Coastal Hospice provided more than $515,000 in charity care to… Read more »
BERLIN – Changes continue at town hall as Berlin’s economic development director prepares to move to the Visitor’s Center and take over the Main Street program.With the resignation of Megan Houston, the town’s Main Street coordinator, later this month, Economic Development Director Ivy Wells is expected to move her office to the visitor’s center. She… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The State Highway Administration is proposing a new six-lane Coastal Highway with several options to change the bus/bike lane and add new medians that will deter pedestrians from crossing mid-block.On Tuesday afternoon, the State Highway Administration (SHA) presented the MD 528, which is Coastal Highway, Community Safety and Enhancement Project.“We are here… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The first of what will likely be many migrating seals was observed on a north Ocean City beach last weekend, providing an opportunity to remind curiosity seekers and photographers to observe and enjoy the annual visitors from a safe distance.“Ocean City had its first seal sighting of the season on the beach… Read more »
NEWARK – Appeals for raises for teachers and funding for technology topped budget requests made to the Worcester County Board of Education this week.Representatives of School Improvement Advisory Committees (SIAC) from throughout the county shared their schools’ requests during a public budget input meeting Dec. 2.Salary increases for teachers and funds for technology were asked… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Monday evening’s Mayor and City Council meeting brought the first reading of an ordinance to amend the Mobile Home (MH) Residential District Code regarding the allowed height of homes.City Manager David Recor submitted the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on Sept. 16 after a request by residents of MH… Read more »
BERLIN – “Amazing.”That’s how Connie Mayers, owner of Main Street Sweets, describes the first official weekend of holiday shopping in Berlin. And she’s not the only one.Merchants throughout the town had nothing but good things to say following Black Friday and Small Business Saturday in “America’s Coolest Small Town.”“It was packed,” said Debbie Frene, owner… Read more »
SNOW HILL – An agreement between Worcester County and Atlantic General Hospital will ensure that Snow Hill residents continue to have access to a doctor in their town.At the request of Deborah Goeller, the county’s health officer, the Worcester County Commissioners Tuesday approved a memorandum of understanding with Atlantic General that will allow one of… Read more »