Visiting volunteer firefighter dies crossing coastal road
OCEAN CITY – A collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian on the coastal road on Monday evening claimed the life of a volunteer firefighter visiting the resort for the annual convention. The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) is currently investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred at approximately 9:40 p.m. on the Coast Road in the 46th Street area. The…
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Resort raises hourly pay for bus drivers with shortage, morale a concern
OCEAN CITY — With declining ridership and ongoing recruiting challenges, station officials voted this week to increase pay rates for city bus drivers, solid waste service drivers and supervisors, avoiding potentially a planned walkout. Last week, the Transportation Committee reviewed ridership figures for the start of the summer season for the municipal bus system and the continued…
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Changes to polling stations for the primary election
SNOW HILL — With less than a month to go until this year’s primary election, officials are reminding voters of two polling place changes. As the July 19 primary approaches, the Worcester County Board of Elections reminds voters that early voting, which runs July 7 through July 14, will take place at Worcester Preparatory School. The…
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Commissioners Approve Cellular Antenna Rental Process
SNOW HILL — County officials this week approved a cellular antenna rental approval process. Worcester County Commissioners voted 5-0 on Tuesday to approve a process for leasing antenna space on the county’s water towers. While space rental requests have been handled on a case-by-case basis in the past, staff recommended a standardized procedure…
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