OCEAN CITY – The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds this week officially announced the jet team will be returning to appear in the Ocean City Air Show in June 2014 after being grounded along with other military demonstration teams last year due to sequestration and federal budget cuts. The Thunderbirds will headline the June 14-15 event… Read more »
BERLIN — Incoming safety improvements to US Route 113 were outlined this week following a meeting between the Berlin Pedestrian Safety Committee and the State Highway Administration (SHA). The committee is riding the tide of community demand for changes to the road following the death of one teenager and injury of another in a vehicle… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The cold stunned green sea turtle that was rescued in Ocean City at the end of last month officially has a name and is showing strong signs of recovery. “Chipper” still faces a long road of rehabilitation, however. While it would be forgivable to assume the name “Chipper” is a reflection of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A spontaneous act of goodwill could turn into a holiday tradition in West Ocean City. Later this month, Denny-O, owner of Peppers Tavern, will be parking his vintage 1956 farm truck in front of the West Ocean City Super Fresh store seeking food donations for the Salvation Army in the first-ever “Stuff… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — As expected, incumbent State Senator Jim Mathias (D-38) filed for re-election this week, setting the stage for what promises to be a spirited campaign against Republican challenger and current Delegate Mike McDermott for the seat. Mathias, the popular incumbent state senator, whose District 38 includes Ocean City, Worcester County and much of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean returned from a bond sale last week that resulting in a low interest rate. At the conclusion of this week’s Mayor and City Council work session, Finance Administrator Martha Bennett announced the town went to the bond market last Thursday and sold $12.7 million of general obligation municipal… Read more »
BERLIN — Three months after the departure of a Worcester County Department of Liquor Control (DLC) retail store in Berlin, the town is being asked to support a change to the liquor code that could open the door for private liquor retail. Mayor Gee Williams revealed local attorney Joe Moore has requested the Town Council’s… Read more »
SELBYVILLE, Del. — National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Senior Deputy Chairman Joan Shigekawa announced this week that The Freeman Stage at Bayside, a program of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, is one of 150 not-for-profit organizations nationwide to receive an NEA Challenge America Fast-Track grant. The Freeman Stage is recommended for a $10,000 grant… Read more »
SNOW HILL — The proliferation of the Internet and social networking has created challenges in protecting the most vulnerable in the community, but local law enforcement officials this week announced a new initiative aimed at combating crimes against children. Worcester County Sheriff Reggie Mason this week announced a new initiative to combat crimes against children… Read more »
SNOW HILL — With most people feeling the crunch from a hectic holiday season, the Lower Shore Land Trust (LSLT) is offering area residents a chance to take a break for an evening with the 3rd Annual Get Bluegrass event. Sporting the tag line “Chase Away the Holiday Blues,” Get Bluegrass will feature local beer,… Read more »