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Federal funding will build regional workforce development in Maryland
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced on Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship Building America initiative is allotting nearly $23 million to connect more than 7,000 jobseekers to apprenticeship opportunities in expanding industries. In western Maryland, The Asian American Center of Frederick received $3,990,486 to establish registered apprenticeships […]
Pro-gun group seeks Supreme Court review of Maryland ‘assault weapons’ ban
A pro-gun group asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to weigh a challenge to Maryland‘s ban on assault-style firearms, commonly referred to as “assault weapons,” after lower courts rejected efforts to overturn the state’s 2013 law. The Firearms Policy Coalition is fighting against the 2013 law that classifies numerous semiautomatic weapons as illegal “assault weapons.” […]
Hebron Savings Bank Announces Karen Bauswell’s Graduation From Maryland Banking School
Hebron, MD – Hebron Savings Bank is excited to announce the graduation of Karen Bauswell, Senior Operations Specialist, from the Maryland Bankers Association’s Maryland Banking School. Karen graduated from the three-year program on August 9, 2024, with Honors and distinguished recognition for maintaining a 3.75 or higher GPA...
'A hero who gave his life serving the community': Funeral held for Sussex firefighter
This story has been updated to clarify the dates of recent Sussex County line-of-duty deaths. The line to get into Crossroad Community Church near Georgetown stretched around the building for hours Thursday. About 1,000 people attended the viewing and funeral of Thomas Berry III, the 23-year-old Sussex County firefighter and EMS technician who...
New mid-rise residential development coming to lot near 3rd Street park in Ocean City
A site plan for a new mid-rise multifamily development in downtown Ocean City was met with rave reviews at this week’s planning commission meeting. On Tuesday, members of the Ocean City Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the site plan for The Parkview, a four-story, seven-unit multifamily structure. The project will be at 211 St. Louis Ave., adjacent to the newly redeveloped Bayside Park at 3rd Street.
Ocean City approves budget amendment to reflect higher revenues, reduction in reserves
City officials this week finalized a second round of budget amendments. The Ocean City Council voted unanimously Monday to adopt a second budget amendment for fiscal year 2024. The changes reflect adjustments to revenues and expenses, and a $200,000 reduction in the use of prior year reserves.
Ocean City skate park admin building contract awarded
City officials will move forward with the construction of an Ocean Bowl administration building. As part of its consent agenda Monday, the Mayor and Council voted to award a bid to Delmarva Veteran Builders for the construction of a new administration building at the Ocean Bowl Skate Park. Officials report 50% of the $1.37 million project will be covered with grant funds.
Seaford football team is led by four seniors, second year head coach
The Seaford Blue Jay football team fields four seniors this season. Second year coach Austin Perry said he learned a lot after taking over the team last year. “It is exciting and we have a full year under our belts. Last year was last minute and now we know what we want to do and take our time and focus on details,” he said.
Berlin to install four new flag poles with donated funds
At the Berlin Mayor and Council’s Aug.12 meeting, We Heart Berlin founder Tony Weeg presented the town’s public works director, Jimmy Charles, with a check for four new flag poles. On June 26, Berlin American Legion Post #123 provided the town with $7,500 to replace the flag poles...
Weekend ‘fish’ storm caused swells for days
(Aug. 23, 2024) Another weekend, another storm. This time Hurricane Ernesto came calling and made for waves well into the overhead range in some areas. Known as a “fish” storm because it stayed out to sea, Ernesto still caused a significant ground swell with mostly favorable local winds.
Stephen Decatur High field hockey team off to winning start
Stephen Decatur High School’s varsity field hockey team is off to a positive start with a preseason scrimmage win on Aug. 20. “One of the great things about this scrimmage was that we scrimmaged them last year so we knew they would be tough competition and that’s what we want from our scrimmages,” Coach Katie Griffin said after the team’s win over the Saints Peter and Paul Sabres on Tuesday.
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