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New promenade coming to Snow Hill through county land donation
The Worcester County Commissioners have voted to donate roughly 9,000 square feet of county property along Bank Street to the Town of Snow Hill for the development of a new promenade. A donation of county property will allow a promenade project to advance in downtown Snow Hill. Last week, the...
Resurfacing Project Begins on U.S. 113 Business Near Snow Hill
SNOW HILL, MD - The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) is slated to begin a months-long resurfacing project on a section of U.S. 113 Business (Market Street) in Worcester County Wednesday. According to Worcester County officials, the project is aimed at improving ride quality on 113 Business...
Signs proposed to control, protect duck and geese populations in Ocean Pines
Signs proposed to control, protect duck and geese populations in Ocean Pines. The Ocean Pines Association and members of the Environment and Natural Assets Committee are working to protect the neighborhood’s geese and duck population. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer. The Ocean Pines Association and the Environment and Natural...
BPW Approves Funding for Pocomoke Water Infrastructure Project and Worcester County Parks
Projects in Pocomoke and Worcester County have received funding approval from the Board of Public Works, including up to $777,000 for the improvements to the water transmission and distribution system in Pocomoke City and over $349,500 for community parks in Worcester County. Senator Mary Beth Carozza, who represents Pocomoke City and surrounding area says clean drinking water is a priority for public health and safety and that she is glad to see this funding has come through for Pocomoke to be used to improve the overall water quality for local residents. The funding for improvements to community parks include Dr. William Henry Park in Berlin and Cypress Park in Pocomoke.
Anne Arundel County Angler Catches Maryland State Record Blueline Tilefish
Annapolis, MD - The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recognizes London J. Anthony of Pasadena as a new state record holder for blueline tilefish (Caulolatilus microps) in the Atlantic division. Anthony caught the 20.6-pound, 37.25-inch fish on August 24 while fishing in Poorman’s Canyon off Ocean City. He was...
‘Exciting’ Berlin Town Hall renovation project takes first step
‘Exciting’ Berlin Town Hall renovation project takes first step. Berlin council members unanimously approved Haley Architecture to manage services that will ultimately lead to major renovations at Town Hall. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer. The Berlin council unanimously approved Haley Architecture to manage services that will ultimately lead to...
City of Salisbury threatened with legal action on two fronts over stalled Mitchell Landing rehab
SALISBURY, Md. – The City of Salisbury could be facing legal action on two fronts. Friday, Maryland’s Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) sent an official notice of defaults and demand for immediate cure to the City of Salisbury. This comes after local housing officials and DHCD...
Atlantic General Hospital to provide free community flu clinics
MARYLAND – Atlantic General Hospital & Health System is again providing community flu vaccination with a series of free clinics for those ages 13 and older. No appointment is required. Clinic dates are subject to change based upon flu vaccine availability. Flu Clinics:. Sept 26, 2024 | 10 a.m....
Ocean City to conduct hearing on request to close Bayview Lane downtown
The Ocean City Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on the closure of Bayview Lane after hearing a request from Delmarva Power and Da Lazy Lizard this week. While an initial motion was made to deny the proposal in its entirety, the Mayor and Council on Tuesday ultimately agreed to schedule a public hearing on the closure and abandonment of Bayview Lane between 1st and 2nd streets. City Manager Terry McGean said staff had made the determination that the portion of Bayview Lane was not needed for public use.
Ocean City debates hiring more people to fix rental property inspection process
While agreeing that something should be done to fix Ocean City’s inspection process for rental properties, city officials this week shared concerns about hiring five new employees to inspect properties on a rotating basis. Deputy City Manager JR Harmon, Fire Marshal Josh Bunting and Planning and Community Development Director...
Ocean City Fire Department enhances water rescue capabilities
OCEAN CITY, Md. – The Ocean City Fire Department has announced the purchase of an advanced sonar device, an amazing tool to assist first responders in water rescues. Over the past few weeks, members of the department’s dive team have undergone training in the bay and ocean to familiarize themselves with this new technology.
Berlin contracts with Becker Morgan for work on new public works facility
Berlin contracts with Becker Morgan for work on new public works facility. Becker Morgan Group has been officially selected to complete architectural and engineering services for a new public works facility in Berlin. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer. Becker Morgan Group has been officially selected to complete architectural and engineering...
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