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Fine dining restaurant getting closer to reality at former Cowboy Coast property in Ocean City
The founder of a popular Ocean City restaurant said he is hoping to bring a fine dining establishment to the former Cowboy Coast property by next summer. Last Wednesday, Spain Wine Bar founder Peter Elias told members of the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) that design work continues at the Philadelphia Avenue property. While the board had approved a license transfer last December, he said it was unlikely that the restaurant would open until next year.
MidShore Meals Til Monday finds new home
As the new school year begins, MidShore Meals Til Monday (MTM) has found a new central location to help pack and distribute essential food bags for Dorchester County youngsters. Recently informed of the need for a new headquarters for its growing operation, the group began searching for a suitable building to store food donations and where its 150 plus volunteers could help pack food parcels to distribute to County school students over weekends and when schools were closed.
4th Annual Snow hill Seafood Festival
SNOW HILL, Md – Snow Hill is set to host its 4th annual Seafood Festival. A town tradition is back, the Snow Hill Area of Commerece is inviting everyone to join them on a unforgettable day for seafood dishes, live music, local shopping, prizes and more. This event will be taking place in Downtown Snow Hill Sunday November 3rd from 1pm to 5pm.
Turkey Point Vineyard is closing down
NORTH EAST — The owners of Turkey Point Vineyard have started the process of shutting down its family owned and operated grape growing and wine making business. Doris Behnke, who with her husband Eric and children, have owned Turkey Point Vineyard since 2008, "The world has changed, people have changed and the industry has changed," Behnke said. "Due to the input costs, labor costs, an unpredictable industry, and the fact...
‘Acting lawlessly’: Christina school board cuts ties with lawyer as superintendent prepares to sue individual members
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Christina School District and its long-time attorney, James McMackin, appear to have recently...
UD Oyster Hatchery in Lewes Begins Distributing Baby Oysters to Local Farmers
LEWES, Del. — After more than two years of development, the University of Delaware has begun distributing baby oysters from its new hatchery in Lewes. This state-of-the-art program is set to revolutionize the oyster-growing industry in Delaware, with more than half a million baby oysters, known as spat, being cultivated as part of the initiative.
Insane Video Shows A Ford Bronco Driving Full Speed Onto Golf Course, Hitting Cart
Golfers at the Deerfield Golf Club in Newark, Delaware were stunned to see a blue Ford Bronco driving on the course on Thursday. At around 2:20 p.m., Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control officers responded to 911 calls that an SUV had driven on to one of the holes at a high rate […] The post Insane Video Shows A Ford Bronco Driving Full Speed Onto Golf Course, Hitting Cart appeared first on BroBible.
Troopers Arrest Millsboro Man for Burglary and Felony Theft
Delaware State Police have arrested 30-year-old Wayne Warwick of Millsboro, Delaware, for burglary and theft from vehicles in the Oak Orchard area of Millsboro. On August 24, 2024, at approximately 5:17 p.m., troopers responded to a burglary on the 28000 block of Cherokee Avenue in the Oak Orchard area of Millsboro. When troopers arrived, they learned that an unknown suspect forced entry into a house, but nothing was taken. During the burglary investigation, troopers also learned that between August 23rd and August 24th, an unknown suspect removed and attempted to remove property from unsecured vehicles on Cherokee and Wynikako Avenue. Through investigative means, troopers identified Wayne Warwick as the suspect and obtained warrants for his arrest.
NW Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland At Risk for Hail, Severe Weather Saturday
Baltimore, MD – Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit the Baltimore area this Saturday afternoon, bringing with them the potential for damaging winds, large hail, and power outages. Residents across western Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and northwestern Virginia are advised to stay weather-aware throughout the day. According to the...
Delmarva Today 8-30-24 SBY Public Arts Resolution Dies in Session
Public Arts resolution dies in Salisbury Council meeting, crowded Labor Day traveling and the annual Nanticoke Indian Powwow. Host Don Rush talks with Coastal Point Reporter Susan Canfora about these and other stories in our weekly roundup. Don Rush is the News Director and Senior Producer of News and Public...
Jayden Spurlin Arrested For Road Rage Incident In Maryland
Jayden Spurlin, 24, was arrested in his Baltimore County home on Thursday night following an investigation into a reported incident earlier this week. According to a Maryland State Police spokesperson, on Wednesday, Aug. 28, a motorist reported that a driver in a black Audi pointed a gun at him during a road rage dispute in the southbound lanes of I-97 near Route 50 in Annapolis.
Wicomico County Jury Convicts Salisbury Man of Rape
SALISBURY, MD - A Wicomico County jury has convicted a Salisbury man of multiple charges including rape, sexual offense, and assault stemming from an incident last August. According to the Office of the State’s Attorney for Wicomico County, on August 23, 2023, JN Karl Felix, 24, asked a victim to help him drop his car off at a mechanic’s shop. Afterwards, prosecutors say Felix took the victim to a friend’s apartment to retrieve keys to another car. Authorities say Felix then began kissing and touching the victim without her consent, and the victim struggled against him and demanded he stop. Felix then overpowered and raped the victim, according to the State’s Attorney’s Office.
Cross Country Begins 2024 Season at Salisbury Fall Classic
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Navy cross country teams open the 2024 season at the Salisbury Fall Classic at Winter Place Park in Salisbury, Md. Competition begins at 9:45 a.m. with the women's 6K, while the men's 8K will follow at 10:30 a.m. Live results will be available. Meet Participants.
Kenyan-owned Swahili Village Fined for Wage Infractions in Newark, Labour Department Reports
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has taken action against Kenyan-owned Swahili Village Bar and Grill in Newark for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The popular downtown restaurant failed to pay overtime wages to 84 employees, including servers, cooks, and bussers, who worked more than 40 hours per week between May 2022 and June 2023. The DOL's investigation uncovered that the restaurant owes $62,335 in overtime wages and an equal amount in liquidated damages to the affected workers. Additionally, Swahili Village Bar and Grill faces $44,100 in civil penalties for these willful violations. Wage and Hour DOL District Director Paula Ruffin emphasizes the importance of holding employers accountable, noting that restaurant workers are particularly vulnerable to wage shortages.
Ocean City homeowners confused, concerned as insurance carriers drop policies on older mobile homes
Resort area residents are struggling to find answers after learning that their insurance carriers are dropping policies on their manufactured homes. When Ocean City resident Jaime Strickland and her husband decided to sell their Montego Bay property earlier this summer, they were shocked to discover their buyer could not secure the homeowners insurance required by the mortgage company. After further investigation, she learned insurance companies are choosing not to offer, or to continue, policies on decades-old manufactured homes.
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