BERLIN – The reality of slots at Ocean Downs is now closer than it has ever been with the state legislature’s approval and Gov. Martin O’Malley’s official signing into law a bill that will allow the voters of Maryland to decide the issue once and for all.In a whirlwind finish to the contentious three-week special… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2007
Friday, November 23 – OC Eyes Committee To Help With Outdoor Displays
OCEAN CITY – The issue of outdoor displays of merchandise was revisited this week with the Planning and Zoning Commission making the unanimous decision to table the issue once again until after an upcoming meeting with the Mayor and City Council. A public hearing was held last month to garner thoughts and opinions on outdoor… Read more »
New Rules Put In Place For “Scopers”
OCEAN CITY – Beach franchise operators will now be seeing tighter restrictions on late fees and stronger penalties for failure to meet payment deadlines. At a regular session of the Mayor and Council Monday night, the City Council unanimously passed, on second reading, the ordinance outlining the changes to beach franchise operations.Several weeks ago, the… Read more »
County Eyes Three Bills Targeting Adult Businesses
SNOW HILL – Sexually-oriented businesses in Worcester County may soon face permanent regulations governing location, signage and customer behavior, after the County Commissioners introduced three bills this week to cover the adult enterprises.The commissioners will hold a public hearing on the legislation at their Dec. 7 meeting at 11 a.m. and are likely to pass… Read more »
Berlin Businesses Ready For Fall Arts Night
BERLIN – One of the most anticipated evenings of the year in the area will take place tonight with Berlin’s 13th Annual Fall Arts Night taking place from 6-9 p.m.Berlin shops and galleries will feature the work of the area’s finest artists and craftsmen as well as offer their hospitality with complimentary refreshments in most… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Some Tax Increases Okay, Others NotEditor:I am writing regarding Michael James’ letter, “State Tax Increases Will Hurt Business” in last week’s issue. Isn’t it strange how tax increases proposed by the hotel-motel owners, etc. are in the interests of the community (added room taxes for advertising)? But when others propose tax increases to keep the… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Some Tax Increases Okay, Others NotEditor:I am writing regarding Michael James’ letter, “State Tax Increases Will Hurt Business” in last week’s issue. Isn’t it strange how tax increases proposed by the hotel-motel owners, etc. are in the interests of the community (added room taxes for advertising)? But when others propose tax increases to keep the… Read more »
Artificial Reefs Epitomize Logical Recycling
Miles off the coast of Ocean City along the bottom of the Atlantic could soon be the new home for hundreds of used subway cars if the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Ocean City Reef Foundation have their way. At last week’s meeting, the Ocean City Mayor and Council threw its support behind… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
As predicted by most insiders, the General Assembly passed the proposed slots referendum, which calls for about 15,000 one-arm bandits spread out over five facilities – one each in Baltimore City and Allegany, Anne Arundel, Cecil and Worcester counties. Maryland voters will now decide the issue because an inner circle of cowards unwilling to make… Read more »
Alleged Drunk Driver Crashes Tractor-Trailer
BISHOPVILLE – A Norfolk, Va. man was issued several traffic citations by both Maryland and Delaware officials this week after crashing the tractor-trailer he was driving on Route 113 near the state line on Monday morning.A Worcester County Sheriff’s Deputy on Monday morning observed a tractor-trailer northbound on Route 113 near Route 589 traveling at… Read more »