OCEAN CITY – An Ocean City Planning Commission member has issued a public apology for comments made against the Mayor and Council.During Tuesday’s meeting of the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission, commission member Palmer Gillis shared a public apology for remarks he made against the Mayor and Council at a November meeting. His comments… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – While the OC Air Show will take place in August next year, officials say they plan to return the annual event to its traditional mid-June date in 2025, with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels as the headline act.In a break from tradition, next year’s OC Air Show will move from its customary… Read more »
BERLIN – Two new events are being offered to introduce children to a local museum.The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum will host two children’s tours in the weeks leading up to Christmas.“It’s a great way for families to see the museum in a different light,” said Melissa Reid, president of the museum. “You can experience… Read more »
BERLIN – The Appellate Court of Maryland will convene in March to hear oral arguments regarding the dismissal of charges against Tyler Mailloux.Last Friday, the Appellate Court of Maryland denied a motion from the Office of the Attorney General seeking to advance oral arguments in the appeals case involving Mailloux, a local man who was… Read more »
BERLIN– A gingerbread tradition is once again on display in Berlin’s Atlantic Hotel.For the sixth year in a row, the Atlantic Hotel’s Laura Stearns has recreated one of the town’s iconic structures in gingerbread. This year’s masterpiece, a gingerbread model of the Moore family home on South Main Street, is now on display inside the… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Members of a Fenwick Island committee agreed last week to revise a proposed ordinance on electronic signage, with provisions that support the town’s dark skies initiative.Last Thursday, members of the Fenwick Island Charter and Ordinance Committee reviewed a proposed ordinance that would allow some electronic signs to be used in Fenwick Island…. Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Members of a resort task force will reconvene in December to discuss funding and legislation options for a proposed sports complex.On Dec. 14, the Ocean City Sports Complex Task Force will hold its second meeting at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. City Manager Terry McGean said discussion topics will include funding… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines officials recently voted to revise the association’s policy and procedures for violations.At its most recent meeting, the Ocean Pines Board of Directors voted unanimously to adopt policy and compliance procedures for violations of the association’s declarations of restrictions and architectural review committee (ARC) guidelines. Officials say the revised policy not… Read more »
ANNAPOLIS — Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development (WCTED) received top accolades for making major contributions to state tourism during the 42nd annual Maryland Travel and Tourism Summit.WCTED Director Melanie Pursel was named Tourism Advocate of the Year. Pursel and her team earned the prestigious Office of Tourism Development (OTD) Leveraging Partnerships Award for their… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials have agreed to continue discussions on a new bike event to celebrate the launch of Fenwick Island Police Department’s bicycle patrol.Mayor Natalie Magdeburger told members of the Fenwick Island Pedestrian Safety Committee that the Fenwick Island Police Department recently received grant funding to launch a bicycle patrol in town next year…. Read more »