New Tree Species Found In Worcester

BERLIN — Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials last week officially identified and recorded a rare species of tree found in Worcester County in the Pocomoke State Forest.The tree species Swamp Bay, or Persea palustris, was discovered and measured earlier this month in Hickory Point Cypress Swamp at Pocomoke State Forest by Dan Wilson,… Read more »

Councilman To File Complaint Over Citation Leak

SALISBURY — A potential leak in Salisbury’s Neighborhood Services and Code Compliance (NSCC) had several members of the City Council calling for a crackdown this week.In 2009, Councilman Tim Spies’ Virginia Ave. home reportedly failed a building inspection and since then has been embroiled in a series of re-inspections, controversial extensions and citations. One such… Read more »

Paid Parking Expansion Proposed To Fund Projects

OCEAN CITY – Tough decisions will have to be made soon as Ocean City’s infrastructure concerns deepen and the Mayor and City Council reviews potential funding options including expanding paid parking throughout the resort.City appointed and elected officials furthered their discussion on options in funding an Annual Street Improvement Program during this week’s meeting. City… Read more »

What Exactly Is A Paramedic?

OCEAN CITY — Lights flashing and sirens blaring, you pull your vehicle over and yield to Ocean City fire apparatus or ambulances. As the emergency vehicle passes, you merge back into your travel lane and go about your day.Have you ever wondered what goes into making certain your firefighters and emergency medical services (EMS) providers… Read more »

Worcester Tech Invests In Health Care Professions

SNOW HILL — A focus on crafting healthcare providers out of local students has Worcester Technical High School (WTHS) tripling the number of health profession pathways offered this semester.“We need healthcare providers on the shore,” said Dr. Penny Makuchal, Nursing and Health Professions Instructor.For decades, WTHS has offered a popular nursing pathway of study. Following… Read more »

OC Design Guidelines Tweaked

OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council voted Tuesday to exclude single-family homes from proposed design guidelines that are scheduled to be made final next week.This week Councilman Joe Hall expressed concern over single-family homes being included in design guidelines. The guidelines were approved on first reading a few weeks ago in a 4-3… Read more »

Phone Scam Warning

BERLIN — The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office this week is warning local residents of an ongoing telephone scam in which the suspect or suspects are representing themselves as lawyers and claiming the victims have defaulted on loans.According to the sheriff’s office, the suspects are relentless and call their potential victims several times demanding payment and… Read more »

For OC, Coke Is It

OCEAN CITY – Coca-Cola fans will be pleased to hear that the company outbid Pepsi and will be taking over the title of Ocean City’s official soft drink.During Tuesday afternoon’s Mayor and City Council meeting, Council President Jim Hall announced that Coca-Cola has won the bid for Ocean City’s five-year beverage franchise.“Coca-Cola will be taking… Read more »

NEW: OC Picks Coca-Cola As Official Soft Drink

OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Mayor and Council today approved a five-year agreement with Coca-Cola Refreshments for the beverage company to be the town’s exclusive beverage franchise holder.The contract, which takes effect April 2, has an estimated annual value of $286,172. The franchise contract, among other things, designates Coca-Cola as the “official soft drink… Read more »