A lot of practical concerns remain at this early stage, but it’s exciting to think of the concept of a wind farm off Ocean City.Sure, there are naysayers who worry over the visual blight 200 wind turbines may cause on the horizon, but that’s short sighted. At this early point in the process, the long-term… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2010
Some Local Events Deserve Another Look
Editor:The politicians and newspaper editors of Ocean City seem determined to destroy Ocean City as a family-friendly resort.It has been noted recently that the bikers have driven out the middle-class families who in past times came to the beach in September. We avoid coming to our condominium many weekends because of this encouragement of hordes… Read more »
Handling Ongoing Controversy Delicately
The County Commissioners raised some eyebrows last week with the way they handled the presentation by the Liquor Control Board for Worcester County.Although it’s known there was some sort of “play nice” request by county leadership, the commissioners in general let LCB officials off easy with little questioning.While the LCB has been able in part… Read more »
Businesses Say Crabs Plentiful, But Smaller This Year
BERLIN – Ocean City restaurant owners agree that it was a tough year for crabs, but even so, they were able to meet customer demands and remain optimistic that next year’s harvest will be a great one.The big scare this summer had to do with the condition of the Gulf Coast. After a British Petroleum… Read more »
County Grand Jury Indicts Son In First-Degree Murder Of Mom
SNOW HILL – A Worcester County grand jury this week formally indicted on a first-degree murder charge a Pennsylvania man charged in early September with repeatedly running over his elderly mother on a rural road north of Berlin.Steven Frederick Molin, 58, of Darby, Pa., was indicted on a first-degree murder charge in the death of… Read more »
State�s Attorney Rematch Heats Up
BERLIN – Three local fraternal law enforcement organizations have announced their support for the challenger in this year’s rematch for the top prosecutor job in Worcester, touching off a war of words this week between the candidates.Last Sunday, Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 50 (Worcester) announced it will be officially backing State’s Attorney challenger… Read more »
LCB Says Director Was Not Terminated
Bryan Russo Special to the DispatchOCEAN CITY — Although rumors have been swirling about the Worcester County Liquor Control Board (LCB) for months, the one that made its way through Ocean City yesterday has board members calling “foul.”Early Thursday morning, word started to spread throughout the region that LCB Executive Director Brian Sturgeon had been… Read more »
Ocean City Council Candidate’s Residency Questioned
OCEAN CITY – A review of the list of candidates for the Oct. 19 municipal election created some controversy at City Hall this week.The list of candidates almost did not pass go this week at the Mayor and City Council meeting. The list includes Rick Meehan for mayor and Brent Ashley, Charles P. Borchini, Jr.,… Read more »
Circuit Court Judge Candidate Field Narrowed To Four
BERLIN – The field of nominees for the recently vacated Worcester County Circuit Court judgeship was narrowed to four this week and includes a handful of familiar names in the local legal system.After reviewing applications and conducting extensive interviews, the Maryland Judicial Nominating Committee on Tuesday forwarded a list of four names to Governor Martin… Read more »
Boardwalk Guidelines Tweaked
OCEAN CITY – The City Council approved on Tuesday amendments to existing display and signage ordinance on the Boardwalk.At this week’s Mayor and City Council work session, approval to extend review of display and signage for the entire Boardwalk, as well as, amend the existing ordinance on regulations for display and signage by merchants was… Read more »