OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan appeared energized this week as he formally announced to a contingent of resort business leaders he was seeking re-election and would likely file some time next week.Meehan told Economic Development Committee (EDC) members on Wednesday he would seek a second term as mayor of Ocean City. The… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2008
Legislators Promise No Tax Increases
OCEAN CITY – State lawmakers this week warned the current budget situation in Maryland could be worse this year than last when a special General Assembly session was called to address the problem, but each said further reductions in spending would likely supersede any new tax increases. Ocean City’s Economic Development Committee (EDC) hosted a… Read more »
County Exploring Rules To Manage Rural Wind Turbines
SNOW HILL – Despite the national and global focus on energy sources and costs, Worcester County might not pursue an ordinance allowing small wind turbines in rural areas until at least next year.“We’re not reinventing the wheel here,” said Commission President Virgil Shockley, a strong supporter of rural wind turbines.Another proponent, Commissioner Linda Busick, would… Read more »
Friday, September 5 – Scooter Crashes On Route 50, Killing One
BERLIN – One local man was killed and another was seriously injured early Sunday morning after a motor scooter crash on Route 50 at Holly Grove Rd. launched them into a lane of traffic where they were struck by a passing motorist.Around 4:19 a.m. last Sunday, Maryland State Police troopers were dispatched to a reported… Read more »
Friday, September 5 – OC To Go Pink For October Campaign
OCEAN CITY – Various shades of pink will be seen throughout town next month, as the town participates in a nationwide, “Paint the town Pink” campaign for breast cancer awareness. The resort will celebrate breast cancer awareness month in a new way this year. In addition to the numerous events held throughout town during the… Read more »
Friday, September 5 – Decatur Senior Remembered By Students With Memorial
BERLIN – It was a solemn first day back to school for Stephen Decatur High School students this week, many of whom took time away from campus to attend funeral services for one of their classmates tragically killed in a single vehicle accident on Route 50 last Thursday just days before the start of a… Read more »
Friday, September 5 – Challenger Files To Make Berlin District A Contest
BERLIN – Lisa Hall will challenge Thom Gulyas for the District II Berlin Council seat this fall.Hall filed her candidacy paperwork on Wednesday, Sept. 3, less than a week after holding a well-attended meeting on Berlin’s ever-rising electric rates. The meeting inspired her, Hall said, to get involved in Berlin politics.“I didn’t have the meeting… Read more »
Worcester Girls Deep, Talented
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity soccer team appears poised for another great season with veteran leadership and good depth at nearly every position on both sides of the field.With 20 players returning from last year’s team, which went 4-8, and a flock of young Mallards ready to make their mark on the program, the future… Read more »
Mallards Have Big Shoes To Fill
BERLIN- Last year’s outstanding senior class has moved on, leaving plenty of holes to fill for Worcester Prep’s boy’s varsity soccer team as they prepare for their 2008 campaign, but with some veteran upperclassmen returning and a handful of young players ready to step into the breach, the outlook is great for the Mallards this… Read more »
Decatur Golf Wins First Match
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity golf team got off to a fast start this week, winning their first match of the year by an impressive 12 strokes over a field of some of the top programs in the area at the Ocean City Golf Club on Tuesday.Decatur cruised to victory in its opening match with a… Read more »