SNOW HILL – A 2-percent cut across the board and a ban on hiring should help Worcester County ride out the economic turbulence arising from the $432 million state of Maryland shortfall, county elected officials hope.County Administrator Gerry Mason recommended on Tuesday that the County Commissioners enact a hiring freeze on all departments but public… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2008
Agencies Available To Help With Soaring Energy Costs
BERLIN – Although electric bills in Berlin have reportedly fallen this month, a result of lower usage during cooler times, the still high prices mean many people in Berlin, and beyond, will have trouble paying their bills and might have to turn to several local organizations for help.The first stop for Berlin electric customers should… Read more »
High Court Agrees Slots Referendum Needs One Word
BERLIN – Maryland’s highest court this week rejected an attempt to void the ballot question on the statewide referendum on slots set for November after opposition groups challenged what they believe is misleading language, but the judges did uphold a decision by a lower court last week to add a single word to the ballot… Read more »
Friday, September 19 – Proposed Electric Code Change Tabled After Debate
SNOW HILL – A debate over a new definition of a general electrician in Worcester County became heated Tuesday morning, turning into an hour-long argument over training, reduced work opportunities, and safety.The public hearing on what appeared to be a minor change in the law lasted three times as long as scheduled and generated issues… Read more »
West Ocean City-Berlin-Ocean Pines
Assateague Island Oasis Rte. 611, West Ocean City • 410-629-1492Enjoy a delicious meal, refreshing drinks, and the peace and quiet that once was. Weekly live entertainment and Happy Hour daily from 3-7 p.m. Just relax! Boomers Restaurant525 South Main Street, Berlin • 410-629-0001Conveniently located on Rte. 113 at the southern entrance to Berlin, Boomers Restaurant… Read more »
Inlet To 94th Street
Angelo’s Italian Cuisine33rd Street & Coastal Highway • 410-524-2855The Russo family proudly presents, Angelo’s Italian Cuisine, the latest venture in a long line of Italian restauants and pizzarias owned by the family in Baltimore, Salisbury and Ocean City. Our authentic Italian cuisine is prepared by a top New York chef and presented in a classically… Read more »
94th Street north-Fenwick
Big Tuna Grill128th Street & Coastal Highway• 410-250-1001 • www.bigtunaOC.comA locals’ and vacationers’ favorite alike. Experience culinary delights as well as a visual excursion, dining among authentic nautical artifacts of old ships. Choose an array of entrees from fresh seafood to char-grilled steaks. Enjoy some drinks on our 50 ft. bar while watching our plasma… Read more »
We Remember Those Who Have Passed
Steven Richard NoonanOCEAN VIEW, Del. – Steven Richard Noonan, 39, of Ocean View, DE, formerly of Baltimore, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at home. He had been a courier and a waiter. Noonan was preceded in death by his mother, Velma Miller Noonan. He is survived by his father, Robert E. Noonan, III; step-mother,… Read more »
My Thoughts
Insider is shy. That’s his nature. He’s not a leader but not a follower. The old guy’s just an observer. One of his favorite things to observe is random pieces of paper on the ground. He likes to see what’s going on around him. Sometimes these shards are to-do lists and other junk, but every… Read more »
High Court Agrees Slots Referendum Needs One Word
BERLIN – Maryland’s highest court this week rejected an attempt to void the ballot question on the statewide referendum on slots set for November after opposition groups challenged what they believe is misleading language, but the judges did uphold a decision by a lower court last week to add a single word to the ballot… Read more »