Gaddis Leaving Worcester For Somerset Job

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 »

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 »

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 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

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

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 »