BERLIN – The Assateague Outfitters company has been awarded the contract to operate the concessions at Assateague State Park, formerly known for many years as the “Pony Express.”The new concept, now called “The Five Tides,” will offer fresh made to order food options, as well as classic beach staples, fresh grab and go sandwiches, and… Read more »
NEWARK– The Worcester County Board of Education this week approved a nearly $132 million proposed budget for the coming fiscal year.On Tuesday, the school board voted 6-1, with Katie Addis opposed, to approve the spending plan. The budget will now be forwarded to the Worcester County Commissioners for their review.“On June 6 the county commissioners… Read more »
BERLIN – Residents shared frustration regarding Route 90 and Route 589 traffic at a recent meeting in Ocean Pines.Several residents brought up the need for the widening of Route 90 and Route 589 at a town hall meeting hosted by Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino last Wednesday. Officials stressed that both were state roads but… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Officials say they are working with a new contractor to secure advertising on the resort tram fleet ahead of the summer season.Last week, public works representatives presented members of the Ocean City Transportation Committee with an update on tram advertising. Officials say concerns over advertising sales prompted a meeting with the town’s… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week approved a budget amendment for fiscal year 2023, but not before a spirited discussion on the town’s advertising allocation.On Monday, the council voted 6-1, with Councilwoman Carol Proctor opposed, to approve the second reading of several budget amendments for fiscal year 2023.The change, which reflects an increase in… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – An update of the town’s hazard mitigation plan will allow Ocean City to retain its eligibility for federal assistance programs.On Monday, resort officials approved a five-year update to the Town of Ocean City’s hazard mitigation plan. Emergency Management Planner Bob Rhode said the changes have been reviewed by both the state of… Read more »
BERLIN – A Berlin woman died in a crash involving a tractor trailer on Route 113 last Saturday afternoon.Maryland State Police (MSP) confirmed that Berlin resident Linda Brown, 69, died in a Saturday afternoon accident at the Route 113 intersection with Georgetown Road in Berlin. Authorities this week continued their investigation into the crash, which… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials say plans for a new library in Pocomoke won’t proceed until changes are made to bring costs down.Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino, president of the board, clarified the county’s position regarding the new library branch planned for the former armory site in Pocomoke this week. He said he’d been getting… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A new restaurant and tiki bar highlight improvements to an iconic Boardwalk hotel.On Tuesday, the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve a site plan for the existing Lankford Hotel, located between 8th and 9th streets on the Boardwalk. Zoning Administrator Kay Gordy said project calls for a change… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Changes are underway at an Ocean City restaurant after neighbors expressed concerns.A tiki bar constructed at Saltwater 75, the restaurant being built at the former location of BJ’s on the Water, is being removed after neighbors shared their objections with the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC). Area residents said the… Read more »
