Golf Course Spray Irrigation Project Weighed

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SNOW HILL – Worcester County continues to evaluate the possibility of spray irrigation at the Ocean Pines Golf Course.The Worcester County Commissioners last week voted unanimously to hire a Fre......

Online Art Exhibition Announced

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OCEAN CITY — The Art League of Ocean City is inviting artists from everywhere to participate in their virtual “Love, Love, Love” art exhibition online, Feb. 5-27. The deadline for en......

Berlin Approves Police Changes

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BERLIN – Town leaders approved changes related to use of force in the Berlin Police Department’s general orders this month.The Berlin Town Council on Jan. 11 voted unanimously to approve a......

Public Schools Will Skip Finals

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NEWARK – Worcester County Public Schools will waive final exams for first semester courses as a result of distance learning.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Board of Education voted unanimously ......

Ocean City Sent 37 Officers To Serve On Inauguration Day

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OCEAN CITY — When Joe Biden was officially sworn in as the 46th president of the United States at midday on Wednesday, a large contingent of Ocean City Police Department officers was on hand to......

Assateague Superintendent Commends Staff Members

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ASSATEAGUE — The Assateague Island National Seashore this week announced the recipients of two Superintendent’s Awards for 2020 in a year marked by unique challenges on the barrier island......

Outdoor Dining Plans Approved

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FENWICK ISLAND –  The construction of an outside dining area will move forward at a Fenwick Island restaurant with approval from the town’s building committee.Last Friday, the Fenwick......

Bike Strategic Plan Consultant Sought

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OCEAN CITY – The town will start seeking a consultant to develop a bike strategic plan.Last week, Ocean City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) President Paul Mauser presented memb......

Senator Taking Another Shot At Wade’s Law Legislation

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BERLIN — State Senator Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) has resumed her quest to get legislation passed increasing the penalties for causing life-threatening injuries while operating a vehicle or vessel......

Council Supports Downtown Park Redevelopment Concept

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OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week signed off on conceptual plans to redevelop the downtown recreation complex, which will likely be done in phases over multiple years, although there could......

Committee Approach On Fire/EMS Issues Wise

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Creating a committee to study the complex issues surrounding fire department funding in Worcester County is an appropriate direction.Though they face similar issues, mostly centered around funding, t......

Politics Debate Leads To Stabbing

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OCEAN CITY — An ongoing political debate last weekend at a midtown restaurant boiled over into two victims being stabbed.Around 6:35 p.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) offic......

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – January 22, 2021

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Beckett had mid-term exams this week to wrap up the semester.Therefore, I’m exhausted. I have not studied so much since college.Since it has become painfully evident our guy doesn’t really......

Board Approve Ocean Pines Restaurant License Transfer

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SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners approved a license transfer for an Ocean Pines restaurant this week despite concerns about the applicants’ finances.In a hea......

Commissioners Approve Funds To Replace Middle School Roof

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SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to fund the replacement of the roof at Stephen Decatur Middle School.On Jan. 5, the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously to provide the funding ne......

County To Form Committee To Study Fire, EMS Issues; Funding Options Will Be Reviewed

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SNOW HILL – County officials agreed this week to create a committee to tackle the issue of fire and EMS funding in Worcester County.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimousl......

Voices From The Readers – January 22, 2021

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Remembering Mr. SmackEditor:It was with considerable sadness that I read of the passing of John Dale Smack, Jr.I was Town Attorney for Berlin during the time in which Mr. Smack served on the Berlin C......

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – January 22, 2021

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Guilt is a powerful thing, and it was a shame to see the local health department try to use it to discourage people under the age of 75 from getting COVID-19 vaccinations once they were signed up. An......

Obituaries – January 22, 2021

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Julie Ann SchmidtBISHOPVILLE — Julie Ann Schmidt, age 56 of Bishopville, passed away on Jan. 12, 2021.Born on Nov. 17, 1964, she was the daughter of the late J. Bernard and Ann Schmidt. Julie, w......

Cops & Courts – January 22, 2021

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Stolen Car ArrestOCEAN CITY — A Salisbury man was arrested on motor vehicle theft charges last week after the car he was driving in Ocean City pinged as stolen on a stationary license plate rea......

Things I Like – January 22, 2021

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Being able to do outside yard work in JanuaryThat my wife is an overachieverWhen a backup quarterback comes in and does wellFeeling organized (even if it’s a stretch)Reading an article about a s......

Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – January 22, 2021

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Built by Ethel and Harry Kelley (parents of future Mayor Harry W. Kelley Jr.) and Minnie and John Lynch on the corner of 11th Street and the Boardwalk in 1927, the Royalton was once one of Ocean City......

What’s Your Sign? January 22, 2021

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Guess what, Lamb? You’re about to experience a new perspective on a situation you long regarded quite differently. What you learn could open more opportunities lat......

Berlin Cited For Open Meetings Act Violations

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BERLIN – The Maryland Open Meetings Compliance Board found that the Town of Berlin violated the Open Meetings Act at two November closed session meetings.On Jan. 20, the Open Meetings Complianc......

County To Form Committee To Study Fire, EMS Issues; Funding Options Will Be Reviewed

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SNOW HILL – County officials agreed this week to create a committee to tackle the issue of fire and EMS funding in Worcester County.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimous......

In Support Of Hate Crimes Bill, Delegate Testifies ‘The Shield Is No Longer Big Enough’

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OCEAN CITY — A bill in the General Assembly adding law enforcement officers to a protected class under hate crimes laws had its first committee hearing this week with stark contrast in attitude......

A Waiting Game For Many Qualified For COVID-19 Vaccinations

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SNOW HILL – As COVID-19 vaccine demand continues to outpace supply, Worcester County residents are advised to keep checking the state’s website for available clinics.The Worcester County ......

Senator Taking Another Shot At Wade’s Law Legislation

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BERLIN — State Senator Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) has resumed her quest to get legislation passed increasing the penalties for causing life-threatening injuries while operating a vehicle or vessel......

Berlin’s Heron Park’s Future Remains In Limbo; Advisory Committee May Be Dissolved For Now

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BERLIN – Berlin’s mayor is expected to recommend the dissolution of the Heron Park Advisory Committee next week.Citing the lack of available funds for the park, Mayor Zack Tyndall said th......

OC Police Plan Strategic Changes For Downtown Area Coverage; ‘Random Patrol’ Favored Over Stationary Posts

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OCEAN CITY – Ideas for improving police presence and community relations highlighted a recent meeting between local law enforcement and a downtown neighborhood watch group.Last week, Ocean City......

Armed Robbery Suspect In Boardwalk Incident Last Summer Sentenced

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SNOW HILL — One of four suspects charged in a gunpoint robbery on the Boardwalk last summer pleaded guilty to three counts of second-degree assault and was sentenced to a total of 12 years, all ......

‘Every Litter Bit Hurts’ Campaign Takes Shape In Ocean City

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OCEAN CITY – It was all hands-on deck this week as community stakeholders joined a roundtable discussion on a proposed anti-litter campaign.Last Wednesday, members of the Ocean City Coastal Res......

Tagged and Released Big Boy

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgIt was back to chilly weather wise today and the wind cranked for a little while too making the ocean an interesting place to be.  Captain Monty Hawkins......

“Too Small” He Said

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgChalk us up for another day of January fishing!  We’ll take all the fishing days we can get in the winter time and today was another good one for ......

Bowed Up Deeply

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgChalk us up for another quality winter weather day today with warm temps and light winds in and around Ocean City.  Temps reached to around 50 degrees t......