BERLIN – With public sentiment growing against the so-called “mega-bank” financial institutions across the country, a growing movement calling for a return to the traditional values community banks offer is gaining momentum.Large corporate banks, often chastised for their impersonal service and perceived attitude of indifference to their customers, have taken a hit as the current… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2010
Legislators, Governor Introduce Sex Offender Bills
BERLIN – As promised, a renewed effort to strengthen Maryland’s sexual predator laws, borne out of the late December tragedy that claimed the life of an 11-year-old girl in Wicomico County, is gaining momentum in the General Assembly with dozens of bills introduced including one by the governor and another by Worcester County’s delegation in… Read more »
County Concerns Jeopardize Bishopville Pond Project
BERLIN – Supporters of the Bishopville Pond project continue to seek ways to move the project forward, with new plans calling for an application for federal stimulus money, but county staff’s recent reservations on the project could derail the long-awaited work.“I feel like we can make this project happen,” said Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP)… Read more »
People in Society
Snapshots of Those Supporting Causes Throughout the Community
Friday, Jan 29–Teachers Group Favors Bargaining Panel
NEWARK – While the county school board opposes legislation proposing an independent panel to handle employment contract negotiating disputes, the Worcester County Teachers Association (WCTA) is all for it.“I think it’s a good idea,” said WCTA President Terry Springle. “The teachers are the only organization in the state that does not have a third party… Read more »
Friday, Jan 29–Resort Area Drug, Burglary Ring Busted
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City police last week arrested nine suspects allegedly involved in an extensive narcotics distribution and burglary ring involving nearly 30 residences in the area including Ocean City, West Ocean City and Berlin.The investigation began in November, focusing on the illegal distribution of oxycodone, but Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) detectives soon… Read more »
Friday, Jan 29–Commissioners Unified Against Pay Raises
SNOW HILL – No one working for the Worcester County government is likely to get a raise in salary this year, with the Worcester County Commissioners recently taking the decisive step of freezing their own compensation at current levels. Worcester’s elected officials recently passed a resolution holding their salary and expense compensation at the same… Read more »
Friday, Jan 29–Bay Island Could Get Boost From Channel Dredging Work
OCEAN CITY – In what could be a win-win situation for all involved, a plan is in place to dredge a navigational channel at the entrance to a West Ocean City marina and deposit the sand on nearby Skimmer Island, just north of the Route 50 bridge, in an effort to restore critical nesting habitat… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Geoffrey H. Robbins, IIBERLIN – Geoffrey H. Robbins, II, 28, died Saturday as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Florida. Born in Salisbury, he is the son of Dr. Geoffrey Robbins of Ocean City and Linda Chornyei Pohuski of Annapolis and step-mother Michelle Robbins and step-father Michael Pohuski. He is also… Read more »
Who’s Playing When and Where Musically Speaking
Buxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-097328th St. & Coastal Hwy. ClosedReopen Thursday, Feb. 11Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums410-524-1000On the beach, 118th St.Every Friday: DJ Rupe, 7-9 p.m.Clarion Hotel410-524-353510100 Coastal Hwy. Ocean Club:Friday, Jan 29 & Saturday, Jan. 30: New CensationDr.Unks Bar & Grille410-213-7775 • 9636 Stephen Decatur Hwy., West Ocean CityFriday, Jan. 29: Blake HaleyFager’s Island410-524-550060th St…. Read more »