SNOW HILL — Dr. John Gaddis’ last meeting with the Worcester County Board of Education was this week, as he is leaving his current position of assistant superintendent for instruction at Worcester to serve as interim superintendent of schools in Somerset County.Gaddis has worked in education for 24 years, 22 of which have been with… Read more »
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New Water Sports Operation’s Site Plan Approved
OCEAN CITY – A new non-motorized watersports activity is planned to join the new Town Center project in Ocean City.The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a site plan of a proposed non-motorized watersport activity, Hang-Loose Paddlesports that will have stand-up paddleboards, outrigger canoes, a hunter sailboat, and catamarans for rent that will be located west… Read more »
Officials Praise Mason, Owens On Upcoming Retirements
SNOW HILL — The Worcester County Commission bid an emotional farewell to a pair of long-time employees this week, giving the pair a friendly send-off as both head into retirement.The commissioners’ meeting Tuesday was the last for County Chief Administrative Officer Gerald Mason and Emergency Services Director Teresa Owens.Owens is retiring after 35 years with… Read more »
OC Selects Baltimore City Veteran For Chief Post
OCEAN CITY — The town of Ocean City announced this week it has hired its new police chief, a high ranking veteran with the Baltimore City police force.Ross Buzzuro will fill the void created when Police Chief Bernadette DiPino retired late last year and took a similar position in Sarasota, Fla. In the wake of… Read more »
Accord On Salisbury Bike Trail Concept Outlined
SALISBURY — Outdoor options in Salisbury could be expanding this year now that the Salisbury City Council has agreed to advance a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for mountain bike trails in the city park.Acting Public Works Director Amanda Pollack told the council that the MoU would clearly define the city’s responsibility in regards to mountain… Read more »
Wallops Rocket Launch First Of Several Upcoming
WALLOPS ISLAND — Continuing a recent trend of increased activity at NASA’s Wallops Island Flight Facility, another rocket was successfully launched early Thursday morning with two more expected to go up almost simultaneously next Monday.Around 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, NASA successfully launched a Terrier-Improved Orion sounding rocket from its flight facility at Wallops Island just… Read more »
New Dayton’s Opens In Resort
OCEAN CITY — A new Dayton’s Fried Chicken has opened in Ocean City and looks to carry on the proud tradition of casual beach food that the franchise first established in the 1960s.“We want to make this convenient for people so they can get something fast, have a seat and keep moving or get something… Read more »
Dew Tour’s Third Stop In OC Underway
OCEAN CITY – Every year the Dew Tour has something up their sleeves to add a new spark to the returning event, and this time around elements have been added to incorporate more interaction between the public and professional athletes, showcasing the culture and lifestyle of the skate world.On Wednesday morning, both Dew Tour and… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Rabid Raccoon Killed After Charging People In OC
OCEAN CITY — Worcester County Health Department officials are urging residents and visitors to Ocean City to use caution around wild animals this week after a rabid raccoon was discovered.The health department was initially notified on Tuesday about an aggressive raccoon near Northside Park that had already attacked one individual. It was later learned that… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Berlin Convenience Store Denied Beer, Wine Sales
BERLIN — Resident fears that adding beer and wine sales to an East Berlin convenience store could re-ignite old criminal concerns were enough to convince the Board of License Commissioners (BLC) this week to deny the operator’s application.The Berlin Food Mart is located at the intersection of Flower Street and Route 113 and is better… Read more »