BERLIN – Despite some measure of closure this week with the Liquor Control Board for Worcester County (LCB) reaching an agreement with the state to pay a fine in lieu of a suspension, the effort to abolish or at least modify the troubled monopoly has gained some momentum.On Monday, the state Comptroller’s Office announced it… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2010
Mandatory Elementary School Recess Approved
NEWARK – After weeks of debate, the Worcester County Board of Edcuation this week voted to make recess mandatory in county public elementary schools, despite concerns the policy change could cut into much needed instructional time.The school board voted 6-1 on Tuesday to adopt the mandated recess policy after it was brought to the attention… Read more »
County Commissioners Vote For Sprinkler Exemption
SNOW HILL – Coming on the heels of Berlin’s decision last week, the County Commissioners voted 5-2 to completely exempt the county from the recent state law mandating residential sprinkler systems in all new one- and two-family homes.Tuesday’s meeting was not the first time the commissioners had discussed the issue. In all previous sessions, no… Read more »
City Employees Question Council’s Reasoning
OCEAN CITY – Citizens stepped up this week to publicly confront the majority of the council on the sweeping cost cutting efforts currently underway.This week’s Mayor and City Council meeting finalized the ordinance for the Ocean City Employee and Public Safety Employees Pension Plan and Trust to include the mayor and the entire council as… Read more »
Council Votes 4-3 To Reform Employee Compensation
OCEAN CITY – Eleven motions to reduce newly hired town employee pay and health benefits moved closer to reality at this week’s Mayor and City Council meeting, contrary to the best wishes of the mayor and three council members.Earlier in the meeting in discussing the future of the police commission, Council President Jim Hall’s wish… Read more »
County Murder Suspect Nabbed
SNOW HILL – One day after county and state law enforcement agencies triggered a massive manhunt for him, a Pocomoke man wanted on first-degree murder charges was apprehended outside a Wal-Mart.Last Thursday, the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office announced Skylor Dupree Harmon, 21, had been formally charged with first-degree murder and other related charges in… Read more »
Berlin Weighing Energy Options For Future Contract
BERLIN – The Berlin Utilities Commission (BUC) continued its investigation into the possible future of the town’s energy supply when they heard a presentation this week from Erik Paulson, vice president of Wholesale Market for Customized Energy Solutions.For weeks now, the BUC has been exploring the town’s options as far as finding a new electrical… Read more »
Attempted Murder Suspect Shot By Police
OCEAN CITY – A Berlin man, who remains hospitalized as of yesterday, faces first-degree attempted murder and other charges this week after allegedly stabbing his estranged wife in the mid-town area before being shot by an officer.Shortly after 11 a.m. on Monday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a 911 call for a… Read more »
AGH Strategic Plan Centers On Adapting For Growth
OCEAN CITY – Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) told the Mayor and Council this week it’s planning ahead to accommodate the evolution of the surrounding community and changing dynamics of health insurance coverage.AGH President Michael Franklin presented the public and the council the hospital’s five-year strategic plan.“Over the last five years, we were very diligent in… Read more »
Things To Do
Dec. 24: Silent Communion 6-7 p.m., Taylorville United Metho-dist Church, Rte. 589 & Adkins Rd.Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service7 p.m., Bethany United Methodist Church, Rte. 611 & Snug Harbor Rd. Special service featuring the Christmas carols, message of hope and the singing of Silent Night to Candlelight. All are welcome. For more information, 410-641-2186.Dec…. Read more »