OCEAN CITY – An update on police and lifeguard recruitment efforts highlighted this week’s meeting of a resort commission.On Monday, Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro and Emergency Services Director Joe Theobald presented the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on recruitment efforts for the coming summer season.As testing concludes, Buzzuro said he believes… Read more »
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County To Rehab Basketball Courts In Pocomoke
SNOW HILL– Worcester County is expected to partner with the Worcester County Public Schools to rehabilitate the basketball courts at Pocomoke Middle School.The Worcester County Commissioners last week approved plans from the county’s recreation and parks department to use Program Open Space funding to improve the basketball courts at Pocomoke Middle School.“It’s been a real… Read more »
Former Councilman Debates OC Petition Certification
OCEAN CITY – A local resident came before resort leaders last week seeking a review in the way petitions are certified.During last week’s public comment period of the Mayor and Council meeting, Ocean City resident and former councilman Vince Gisriel came forward with his concerns about the town’s petition process.As one of two residents to… Read more »
Berlin Officials Talk Lamp Post Corrosion
BERLIN – Dog urine is to blame for deteriorating lamp posts in Berlin, according to town officials.Municipal staff asked residents this week to refrain from letting their dogs urinate on the Victorian lamp posts in Berlin’s downtown area. Dog pee is corroding the base of the posts, according to Tim Lawrence, the town’s electric utility… Read more »
Ocean City Seeks Grant Funds For Skate Park Reno
SNOW HILL – The Town of Ocean City is seeking county support to update the Ocean Bowl Skate Park.As municipal representatives presented their annual grant requests to the Worcester County Commissioners last week, Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan said the resort was seeking funding as it renovated the skate park. He said the town was… Read more »
Berlin Council Weighs In On Growth Planner
BERLIN – Plans for a townwide discussion on growth are moving forward in Berlin.Elected officials shared their excitement this week at the prospect of working with an urban planner to update the town’s comprehensive plan. The council is expected to be presented with a proposal from urbanist and planner Dhiru Thadani later this month.“I’m just… Read more »
WCPS, Agencies Partner On ‘Music Major’ Program
SNOW HILL – In an effort to increase enrollment in music programs in local public schools and post-secondary institutions, Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS), the Worcester County Arts Council (WCAC), and Salisbury University (SU) have teamed up to provide a unique educational experience for students from Pocomoke, Snow Hill and Stephen Decatur high schools.The Worcester… Read more »
Downtown Merchants Voice Concerns Over Oceans Calling Festival
OCEAN CITY – Downtown business owners say they want to work with town officials and organizers to address various concerns as planning progresses for this year’s Oceans Calling Festival.On Wednesday, less than 24 hours after the performance lineup was announced for this year’s Oceans Calling Festival, downtown business owners met with City Manager Terry McGean… Read more »
Hospital CEO Provides Update On Cyber Attack; Owrey Reports Medical Records Not Hacked
BERLIN– The investigation into the cyberattack at Atlantic General Hospital is wrapping up, according to hospital leadership.Don Owrey, president and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital (AGH), told the public this week the investigation related to the ransomware attack that hit the hospital in January was in its final stages.“It’s been a learning process,” he said…. Read more »
Berlin To Seek Funding For Bike Path Along Railroad Tracks
BERLIN – The town will continue to pursue plans for a bike path along the railroad tracks through Berlin.Members of the Berlin Town Council this week agreed they wanted to continue seeking funding through the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Bikeways program to build a path in the right-of-way along the railroad tracks. While the… Read more »
