SNOW HILL – Tourists planning a visit to Worcester County can use a new website to get a preview of eco-tourism activities through short, locally produced, videos.“It’s this really neat series of webisodes, two-minute webisodes, that tout the wilds of Worcester County,” said Lisa Challenger, director of tourism for Worcester County, at Tuesday’s County Commissioner… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Local firefighters and paramedics will hit the streets next Thursday for the annual Fill The Boot Drive, taking time from their busy schedules to reach out to the public and garner funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).Don’t be surprised to see Ocean City’s finest approaching cars and pedestrians Thursday with their… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – An appeal regarding a lot maintenance violation at a mid-town building was discussed at the council level this week, and while the lot was ultimately deemed in compliance, with regard to matters pertinent the City Council, the owner was advised nonetheless to keep the lot clean. Thomas Hofman, owner of 109 79th… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Assisted living facilities took on a new meaning this week, with the debut of Key Largo Villas Seniors By the Sea, a unique seniors community that offers everything from home-cooked meals to luxury units to full cleaning and laundering services. Key Largo Villas Seniors by the Sea, located on 54th Street, held… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – After a three-week flat spell, the ocean finally came to life again last weekend, just in time for the 2008 Quiet Storm Maryland State Championships, which had already been postponed once due to no surf. With the arrival of the swell, over 200 competitors had only a couple of days to get… Read more »

BERLIN – Thom Gulyas became the fourth generation of his family to make a bid for public office when he filed to run for a Berlin Town Council seat recently.“Gulyas” is already a well-known name in Worcester County politics, with Thom’s mother, Louise, holding Ocean City’s County Commissioner seat for the last decade.Louise Gulyas’ grandfather… Read more »

BERLIN – Twisters Gymnastics of Berlin, Maryland finished the 2007-08 USAG women’s competitive season by taking home a total of 90 medals from the Maryland state meets for levels 4-7, including 10, first place medals. In addition, two girls were named all-around state champions for their respective age groups. One of those, 7-year-old Dana Kim… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Ocean City celebrates the start of the fall season with four fantastic days of food, arts and crafts and live music when Sunfest 2008 shines on the resort’s Inlet lot, Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 18-21.Ocean City’s most popular festival, the 34th Annual Sunfest, will delight all ages with over 180 crafters, live… Read more »

BERLIN – The town of Berlin will pay more of the bill when staffers determine work must be done on residential water meters, the Berlin Mayor and Council concluded Monday night.Prompted by a dispute over a bill for moving a water meter and repairing a damaged cut-off, the council will consider an official change to… Read more »