For the northern Worcester County area, golf was once credited with being the reason why the shoulder seasons had grown from a business perspective.That’s no longer the case today. When business is booming in the Ocean City region these days, it’s likely because the weather is cooperating or a result of planned special events attracting… Read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2011
Decatur’s Kramer
Decatur’s Jenna Kramer skies high for a loose ball during the first half of Worcester Prep’s 6-5 overtime win over the Seahawks on Wednesday.Photo by Shawn Soper
Eunice Sorin’s Generosity Is Her Local Legacy
OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City legend, known best for extreme generosity in the community she loved so much, Eunice Q. Sorin, passed away last Saturday, April 16 at her home in Berlin at the age of 87.Sorin, whose name adorns the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Building and Atlantic General Hospital’s Women’s Diagnostic… Read more »
School Board Seat Open After Mumford Steps Down
SNOW HILL — At a Worcester County Board of Education (BoE) meeting Tuesday, members took a moment to honor Garry Mumford, who is stepping down from the board in order to take on the position of warden at the county jail.“Garry is leaving a legacy of advocating for all students who need a strong and… Read more »
Route 50 Getting New Traffic Signal Near Big Box Stores
BERLIN — A new traffic signal is going up this week on Route 50 between Route 589 and the existing signal at the entrance to the Wal-Mart and Home Depot, as part of a larger, long-range plan to rectify the traffic situation along the busy corridor.For the last few weeks, road crews have been busy… Read more »
Ocean Pines Polling Site Change Looks Likely
SNOW HILL — After discussing a possible move with the Worcester County Commissioners, the Board of Elections is still leaning toward finding a new location for primary polling in Ocean Pines.Though Board of Elections Supervisor Patti Jackson stated that no final decision has been made, she did confirm that her organization is putting serious thought… Read more »
Council Seeks Middle Ground With Street Performers
OCEAN CITY — The City Council is trying to find a compromise regarding the ongoing debate over street performers and their presence on the Boardwalk this summer.Council President Jim Hall said that some “loop holes” have been found concerning the ordinance that needs to be addressed by the city’s attorney.The Boardwalk performer licenses were scheduled… Read more »
Berlin Sewer Upgrades Get Fed Boost
BERLIN — The ongoing expansion and rehabilitation of Berlin’s aging sewer treatment facilities got a much needed fiscal shot in the arm this week with the announcement of over $3 million in federal loans and grants through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Program.U.S. Senators Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin on Wednesday announced a… Read more »
City Manager’s Budget Retains Same Tax Rate In OC
OCEAN CITY – As the Mayor and City Council and staff officially enter into fiscal year 2012 talks, City Manager Dennis Dare explained that Ocean City is above other surrounding jurisdictions in keeping its cool during this tough economic time.“A great deal has been accomplished to ‘right size’ our operations since the recession began in… Read more »
Worcester Now Has Natural Gas Accord With Two Companies
SNOW HILL — Worcester County entered into a non-exclusive service agreement with Chesapeake Utilities for natural gas Tuesday.Chesapeake joins Eastern Shore Gas (ESG) as the two franchises so far that have taken advantage of a general intention to bring natural gas to Worcester by next year.“Natural gas will benefit Worcester County,” said Steve Thompson, Senior… Read more »