OCEAN CITY – As the beaches fill with visitors and the surfers search for an open space to catch a few waves, the success of the Inlet surfing beach continues to grow as the program enters its second year, reported Beach Patrol Captain Butch Arbin this week.The Inlet surfing beach was officially set aside last… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City bus service experienced a dramatic increase in ridership in May, transporting a total of 318,501 passengers. This marked an increase of 13.35 percent over May of 2007.”We are very pleased to see more passengers taking advantage of this convenient service,” said George Thornes, Ocean City Transportation Superintendent…. Read more »

OCEAN CITY – School may be out for summer in Worcester County, but that doesn’t mean hundreds of students across the county won’t be working overtime for a few weeks over the next couple months to improve their skills and enjoy a few of the programs offered through the Worcester County Summer Academy. Summer school… Read more »

BERLIN – Recently released 2007 water quality reports for two major and two smaller Worcester County service areas show low levels of contaminants and enough sodium to concern those on low-salt regimens.Ocean Pines, Mystic Harbour, Assateague Pointe and Edgewater Acres/Nantucket Point service areas all showed sodium levels at least double that recommended for people on… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – With the Fourth of July celebration just around the corner, local fire officials this week reminded residents and visitors to the area of the dangers associated with private fireworks.The Ocean City Fire Marshal’s Office this week took advantage of the occasion of the Fourth of July to reiterate its policies on fireworks… Read more »

NEWARK – A partnership between Worcester County and the private sector to convert decomposing trash into a renewable energy source will come to fruition early next month when the ribbon is cut on a methane power plant at the county’s central landfill in Newark.County officials partnered with Baltimore-based Curtis Engine, a major regional power solutions… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – After years of operating in close quarters and making efforts to expand its facility, the Art League of Ocean City (ALOC) might finally get its wish, with agreement from the City Council this week to lend a hand in the expansion of the existing building. “The importance of cultural tourism has really… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – With hurricane season underway, it is important to communicate and plan ahead, reported the resort’s Emergency Services Director this week, as he briefed the Mayor and Council on hurricane preparedness issues for the 2008 hurricane season. Emergency Services Director Joe Theobald addressed the issue of hurricane awareness in Ocean City at Monday… Read more »

BERLIN – The La Hacienda Mexican restaurant is still coming to Berlin, despite rumors that the site was for sale, but not for at least a year.Redevelopment plans in Berlin involving other restaurants have prompted questions about the oft-delayed La Hacienda project on north Main St. The restaurant was once predicted to open in fall… Read more »

SNOW HILL – Several County Commissioners strongly criticized county school officials this week for asking for a substantial sum to cover overruns from the 2007-2008 school year, less than a month after the commissioners finished the county budget.The commissioners grudgingly voted 4-2 to pay the $385,000 overage incurred by the Worcester County public school system… Read more »