FENWICK ISLAND — Amid questions about the timing at the height of the summer season, a vast beach replenishment project is expected to get underway any day now in Fenwick Island.The Army Corps of Engineers this week began the staging process for a federally-funded emergency beach replenishment project in Fenwick Island, the first stop in… Read more »
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OC Police Defends Officers’ Handling Of Beach Melee Handling
OCEAN CITY — Despite conflicting reports about the melee on the beach at N. Division Street last Sunday afternoon that resulted in three men being arrested on assault charges and a pregnant woman being wrestled to the ground, Ocean City police officials this week are standing by the actions of the officers involved.Around 2:30 p.m…. Read more »
Bank Robbery Suspect Eludes Police In Resort
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Police on Thursday were still seeking a suspect wanted in connection with the robbery of the Susquehanna Bank on 94th Street early Wednesday morning amid new information that appears to indicate the suspect was in no hurry to flee the scene.Around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, an unidentified suspect walked into… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Summer Beach Pumping In Delaware Raises Questions
FENWICK ISLAND — Amid questions about the timing at the height of the summer season, a vast beach replenishment project is expected to get underway any day now in Fenwick Island.The Army Corps of Engineers this week began the staging process for a federally-funded emergency beach replenishment project in Fenwick Island, the first stop in… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: OC Police Defends Beach Melee Handling
OCEAN CITY — Despite conflicting reports about the melee on the beach at N. Division Street last Sunday afternoon that resulted in three men being arrested on assault charges and a pregnant woman being wrestled to the ground, Ocean City police officials this week are standing by the actions of the officers involved.Around 2:30 p.m…. Read more »
Pharmaceutical Company Launches Major Expansion
SALISBURY — Shovels officially met ground last Friday as Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals (JCP) Inc. broke ground on a new expansion to their Salisbury facility that will more than double its size and add 200 to 300 new jobs within the next five years.JCP has continued to grow steadily in Salisbury since 2005 when Jubilant Life… Read more »
Berlin Peach Festival Eyes Return Next Weekend
BERLIN — The 5th Annual Berlin Peach Festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., on the grounds of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum. Admission is free. Rain date for the festival will be Sunday, Aug. 4.The festival will be opened officially by Mayor Gee Williams with help from… Read more »
Bay Wade-In, Blow It Up For Clean Water Planned Saturday
BERLIN — As part of Swimmable Waters Weekend, the Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT) and Assateague Coastkeeper invites the public to the Second Annual Isle of Wight Bay Wade-In on Saturday, July 27, at 10 a.m. at the Isle of Wight Nature Park, located off Route 90 at St. Martin Neck Road (between the bridges.)A wade-in is… Read more »
Last Chance For Benefit Bays At Jolly Roger Tix
BERLIN – This is the last week to purchase your tickets for the annual Benefit The Bays Day at Jolly Roger.Cool off the family and keep the heat on polluters by joining Assateague Coastal Trust at Jolly Roger waterpark on Sunday, July 28.Attendees will enjoy a deep discount off regular ticket prices and then enjoy a… Read more »
Worcester Students’ Test Scores Surpass Md. Average
SNOW HILL — Contrary to sagging statewide results, test scores are holding steading among Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) as educators prepare to convert to the new, federal Common Core Curriculum (CCC) next year.While Maryland has seen a dip in overall scores with CCC approaching, Worcester results remain largely unchanged thanks to the school system’s… Read more »