OCEAN CITY — Get ready for one of the hottest car shows on the East Coast, the 32nd Annual Cruisin Ocean City, as it returns to the resort area, May 18-21.The nationally recognized event attracts more than 3,000 customs, hot rods, street machines, classics and more. While the main events take place at the beachside… Read more »
SALISBURY — From blown glass to sporting equipment, water quality monitoring to baked goods, and many products and services in between, more than 100 entrepreneurs have made their dreams a reality with the help of Salisbury University’s Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation Shore Hatchery entrepreneurship competition.Many more will have that opportunity over the… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Worcester County is in the final stages of establishing the new processes mandated by Maryland’s police reform measures.While Worcester County’s Police Accountability Board (PAB) began meeting last fall, since then officials have been working to fill the two other bodies required by new state laws—the administrative charging committee and the trial board…. Read more »
BERLIN – Concerns about employee pay highlighted a discussion of Berlin’s budget this week.On Monday, the town hosted a first reading of its proposed fiscal year 2024 budget. While council members expressed frustration that the town wasn’t able to do more for its employees, Mayor Zack Tyndall said the spending plan was a step in… Read more »
BERLIN – Officials this week approved plans for a new brewery in Berlin.The Berlin Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan for Berlin Beer Company, a new brewery proposed for the former Broad Street Station building.“It’s perfect for the location,” commission member Pete Cosby said. “I’m excited about it.”Glen and Adam Davis approached the commission… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The attorney for the proposed Margaritaville project said his client is exploring other options after the Ocean City council denied the developer’s request to hold a public hearing for the purchase of right-of-way along Baltimore Avenue.In a work session Tuesday, the Mayor and Council had before them a request from the connections… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners voted 4-2 this week to fund the school system at the maintenance of effort level in the coming fiscal year.The majority of the commissioners this week voted to provide Worcester County Public Schools with funding of $100,006,640 for the coming fiscal year. The amount is less than what… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A recommendation to expand some surfing beaches to the full allowable width received the support of the Ocean City council this week.On Tuesday, the Mayor and Council had before them a request to expand surfing beaches south of 94th Street to their full allowable width. City Manager Terry McGean said the recommendation… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week agreed to increase signing bonuses and overtime pay in an effort to address an ongoing lifeguard shortage.On Tuesday, the council voted unanimously to increase the Ocean City Beach Patrol signing bonus from $250 to $500, purchase three new ATVs, and increase the overtime premium from $1 an hour… Read more »
BERLIN – It’s the end of an era for Danny and Mary Moore.For the long-time Berlin couple, their professional lives over the last 60-plus years have focused on operating The Moore Companies, a full-scale landscaping and lawn care company based in Berlin and founded by Daniel S. Moore, Sr., Danny’s father, in 1962.On April 14,… Read more »