OCEAN CITY – Officials say they are in the process of hiring staff for the town’s new parking division.Transit Manager Rob Shearman told members of the Ocean City Transportation Committee Tuesday that the formation of a new parking division was well underway. With the council’s approval, officials have created new job descriptions and pay grading… Read more »
NEWARK– School system officials said they’d need millions in additional revenue to even provide teachers with a step increase in the coming fiscal year.During a budget work session on Tuesday, staff told the Worcester County Board of Education that it would take an additional $5 million to provide a step increase and no cost-of -living… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s police chief reports seasonal recruitment for the department remains “sluggish,” but noted there will be two more testing opportunities in the coming weeks.During Monday’s meeting of the Ocean City Police Commission, Police Chief Ross Buzzuro provided members with a report on the police department’s seasonal recruitment efforts. As of this… Read more »
BERLIN – While the restoration of a former golf course outside Berlin continues, the space is now open to the public.The Bay Club, the former golf course on Libertytown Road outside Berlin, has been quietly open to the public since the fall. While trail work has not yet begun, the 672-acre property is already being… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – An Ocean Pines committee began its annual review of the proposed 2024-2025 budget this week.On Wednesday, General Manager John Viola presented members of the Ocean Pines Budget and Finance Committee with the coming year’s proposed spending plan, which reflects total revenues and operating expenses of $15,313,061, bulkhead replacement expenses of $1,117,212 and… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Five coastal towns are exploring a package from US Wind that could bring $10 million in financial benefits over a 20-year period.Late last week, US Wind formally presented the Delaware Association of Coastal Towns (ACT) with a package of community benefits for coastal residents. Five communities – Henlopen Acres, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A Baltimore man convicted of armed robbery following a car theft in Ocean City was sentenced to 20 years in prison, with all but 12 years suspended.Davarn M. Leach Jr., 18, was sentenced on Dec. 15 to 20 years in the Division of Correction for his conviction on the charge of armed… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Town officials are celebrating the success of Fenwick Island’s 19th annual Fenwick Freeze.On New Year’s Day, the Town of Fenwick Island the Fenwick Island Beach Committee hosted its 19th annual Fenwick Freeze, a fundraiser to support the Fenwick Island Beach Patrol. Officials report the event attracted more than 100 people and raised… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Officials are celebrating the success of Ocean City’s Winterfest of Lights.Following a six-week run, the 31st annual Winterfest of Lights concluded on Sunday. Officials say they will now begin reviewing data and attendance numbers that will help them prepare for next year.“Overall the event continues to be a successful undertaking for the… Read more »
BERLIN – Local hospital systems are reinstating masking policies following an increase in reported respiratory viruses.In recent days, both Atlantic General Hospital and Health System and TidalHealth have reinstituted masking policies. Officials say the change is in response to respiratory viruses circulating within the community.“Due to the rise in respiratory illnesses circulating in our region… Read more »