BERLIN– A new addition to the Buckingham Elementary School lobby aims to help inspire a love of reading among students.Buckingham Elementary School on Tuesday hosted a ribbon cutting for its new book vending machine. Students each got to put a token in the machine to get a copy of “Ranger in Time: Rescue on the… Read more »
SNOW HILL– While improvements have been made, the county’s fire and EMS service continues to need more funding support.Ocean City Fire Chief Richie Bowers outlined the challenges facing the county’s fire and EMS companies during a budget work session last week with the Worcester County Commissioners. He suggested the commissioners consider using some of the… Read more »
SNOW HILL– The county’s education spending is set to increase by close to $4 million in the coming year’s budget.In a budget work session with the Worcester County Commissioners Tuesday, Worcester County Board of Education officials reviewed the proposed fiscal year 2023 spending plan. With $1.8 million more in required maintenance of effort funding and… Read more »
SALISBURY – More than 3,500 eighth-grade students were given an opportunity this week to explore various career paths available to them on the Eastern Shore.On Tuesday, Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore kicked off its fourth annual JA Inspire event, a day of career exploration for students entering high school.“We have over 100 exhibitors providing… Read more »
SNOW HILL– Snow Hill’s riverboat will likely be docked for the summer as it awaits repairs.A Coast Guard inspection in Norfolk revealed extensive repairs were needed on the Black-Eyed Susan, the riverboat the Town of Snow Hill purchased in 2020. Jim Washington, the riverboat’s operator, says he’s waiting to hear how the town plans to… Read more »
BERLIN – In an effort to protect the quality of life for Berlin’s residents, town officials approved short-term rental regulations that include residency requirements this week.Following a two-hour public hearing Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 3-2, with Councilmen Troy Purnell and Dean Burrell opposed, to approve short-term rental regulations that include the requirement that… Read more »
SNOW HILL– A propane leak on Friday and a house fire on Saturday kept emergency responders busy over the weekend.The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office and the Worcester County Special Hazards Response Team responded to Balte Road in West Ocean City on March 25 for a significant propane leak, according to a release from the… Read more »
SNOW HILL– Education officials on Friday recognized Pocomoke High School’s Kristin Cashman as the 2022 Worcester County Teacher of the Year.At its annual Teacher of the Year celebration, the Worcester County Board of Education crowned Cashman, an English teacher at Pocomoke High School, as the county’s top teacher for 2022.“I am so proud of both… Read more »
OCEAN CITY– Ocean City’s draft fiscal year 2023 budget was introduced this week, including a modest property tax decrease for some and a recommendation to increase the minimum reserve policy for the general fund balance.City Manager Terry McGean and Budget Manager Jennie Knapp outlined the proposed fiscal year 2023 spending plan for the Mayor and… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The salaries of Ocean City’s Mayor and Council positions could see a significant increase based on recommendations presented during a budget introduction session this week.City Manager Terry McGean this week presented his research into elected officials’ salaries in municipalities across the state and recommended significant increases for Ocean City’s Mayor and Council… Read more »