Berlin Talks Growth Rules

BERLIN – A work session held by the Berlin Mayor and Council this week resulted in some significant changes proposed for a future sewer policy.The changes will only become official when the council votes on the modifications during a general meeting.The original idea to restrict future developments to 50 EDUs per building phase came under… Read more »

State, County Record Decline In Foreclosures

BERLIN – It was good news, bad news this week when state officials announced foreclosure figures for the recently completed third quarter, with the number of properties entering the process across the state and in Worcester County declining during the period, but still up considerably from the same time last year.The Department of Housing and… Read more »

Resort Supports Fraternal Club Slots

OCEAN CITY – Local fraternal organizations are going “all in” to get slots machines in their clubs, and they now have the City Council cheering them on and a state legislator pledging to go to bat for them again in Annapolis.In efforts to overturn a 22-year-old law that prohibits slot machines in Worcester County fraternal… Read more »

OC Council Recognizes Ocean Rescuers

OCEAN CITY – Through dense fog and the black of night, Ocean City Paramedic Firefighters Delbert Baker and Derrick Simpson swam toward the screaming voices as fast as they could. What happened next was truly an act of heroism.Baker and Simpson were honored by Mayor and Council Monday after rescuing three Canadian swimmers from the… Read more »

OC Businesses Prepare For Rocky 2009

OCEAN CITY – The jury is likely still out on the success or failure of 2008 in Ocean City as most resort area businesses limp to the finish line, but some town leaders and local elected officials remain hopeful for a productive 2009 campaign.The town’s Economic Development Committee (EDC) met on Wednesday for its monthly… Read more »