OCEAN CITY – As construction of the Caroline Street Comfort Station nears its end on the Boardwalk, city officials are hoping to have the demolition of a former fire station completed by next week and foundation work on a replacement underway soon after. The old underground restrooms at Caroline Street and the Boardwalk were demolished… Read more »
SALISBURY — Because current legislation has been deemed ineffective by Neighborhood Services and Code Compliance (NSCC), the Salisbury City Council has started to review a revised “Habitual Offender” ordinance that the city hopes will significantly cut down on repeat visits to troubled properties. Susan Phillips, interim director of NSCC, sent a memo dated Aug. 30… Read more »
SNOW HILL — Now that the school year is well underway, representatives from several of Worcester County Public Schools’ (WCPS) summer programs visited the Board of Education last week for a review of both STEM WOW and Summer Academies. STEM WOW, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics at the Worcester Technical High School… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The public is invited to the opening reception for the October exhibits at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on Oct. 4, from 5-7 p.m. Local photographers will compete for prizes in the annual Photography Show, including a special award in memory of Rick Maloof that will be presented by the… Read more »
BERLIN — When Harry Truman left the Army after World War I, he and an Army buddy started a men’s clothing store in Kansas City. Harry’s wife, Bess, worked beside him 18 hours a day. Sadly, after a few years, the business went bankrupt, but as Harry said, “I didn’t declare bankruptcy; everybody I owed… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The 39th Annual Sunfest brought in the largest attendance since 2008, marking the end of the summer season but serving as a reminder to the locals and visitors alike there is still much more to look forward to in the coming months. Sunfest took place last weekend drawing a crowd of approximately… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY — The fatal hit-and-run accident on Route 50 last weekend sparked a renewed interest in improving pedestrian safety specifically and traffic safety in general throughout all of West Ocean City. Even before the fatal hit-and-run accident last Friday that claimed the life of a local man, state and local officials had recognized… Read more »
BERLIN — Reverend John Abent of Faith Baptist Church rekindled the stormwater debate in Berlin this week, asking the Town Council why churches were not exempted from what he views as a “property tax.” “We call it a tax because we believe that’s what it is,” said Abent of the new stormwater utility fee the… Read more »
ASSATEAGUE — Assateague Island officials this week attempted to allay concerns raised by the birding community and conservationists over a proposed plan to relocate two parking areas on the barrier island and the associated clearing of some trees and vegetation considered critical habitat for migratory birds. Following Hurricane Sandy last fall, many of the man-made… Read more »
BERLIN — In time for national Adult Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) awareness month, Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services (WYFCS) is looks to premiere an expanded version of a program they launched over the summer. Called Social Help in a Nurturing Environment, or SHINE, the program seeks to teach often overlooked basic peer interaction skills… Read more »