SNOW HILL – Payment for the new Mystic Harbor Wastewater Treatment Plant could come in part from President Barack Obama’s federal stimulus package, county elected officials hope, and perhaps for other county projects as well.The Worcester County Commissioners presented the list of potential stimulus package projects at Tuesday’s commissioner meeting, in response to letters from… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2009
Local Gets 10 Years For Manslaughter
SNOW HILL – After listening to the anguished testimony from both families, as well as the contrite apology of the Ocean City man convicted of manslaughter in the beating death of another man at a party gone terribly wrong last May, Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Theodore Eschenberg last Friday sentenced Dominic Richard Canale, 22,… Read more »
Council Delays Call On Parking Hike
OCEAN CITY – There’s still a strong possibility that parking rates will go up in Ocean City, but at least for now, they aren’t going anywhere.A week after passing a motion to increase parking rates throughout the downtown area to the first reading of ordinance form, the City Council unanimously decided to table the motion… Read more »
Friday, January 23-Ocean Downs, Horsemen In Contract Squabble
BERLIN – The future of Ocean Downs remains uncertain this week as contract negotiations have stalled, with the track owners accusing the horsemen of holding out for a larger share of the potential slots proceeds, and the horsemen accusing the owners of closing down training areas as part of a long-term effort to eliminate live… Read more »
Friday, January 23–Disabled Hunters Set Sights On Assateague Deer
ASSATEAGUE – For the third straight year, several avid sportsmen and women with various disabilities will get the chance to bow hunt for sika deer on Assateague Island National Seashore this weekend as part of an annual event hosted by the National Park Service (NPS) and its partners to provide opportunities for hunting enthusiasts who… Read more »
Friday, January 23-Budget Report Outlines Overtime Expenses
OCEAN CITY – Some say that the thousands of senior week visitors that flock to Ocean City every June cause the Ocean City Police Department to work overtime. This week, it was alarming to see just how much.Budget Manager Jennie Knapp presented a report concerning overtime pay for public safety and public works employees and… Read more »
Friday, January 23–Berlin Exploring Possibility Of New Main Street Park
BERLIN – Hard times may benefit Berlin with a new park, if stakeholders can come together to purchase a property on North Main Street.The Berlin Mayor and Council, citizens and other representatives from outside Berlin met Thursday evening in a town council work session to discuss developer Mike Nally’s proposal to sell eight acres of… Read more »
Super Bowl Scramble on Tap
BERLIN- With the teams now set for big game, it’s not too early to make plans to participate in the annual Super Bowl Scramble at Eagle’s Landing in West Ocean City on Super Bowl Sunday, February 1.The creative tournament has become a fixture on the winter sports schedule in recent year and this year should… Read more »
Seahawk Wrestlers Continue to Roll
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team continues to dominate this season, after thrashing Kent County, 68-3, last weekend reach a perfect 8-0 record with a big non-conference match coming up tomorrow night.The Seahawks have been manhandling opponents again this season, picking up where they left off on last year’s state dual meet championship. The latest… Read more »
OC Parks and Recreation Dept. Hold Kids Martial Arts Classes
The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department last week held a martial arts program for kids ages 4-12. Pictured above, these youngsters are taught the basics of Tae Kwon Do by an instructor from Chesapeake Martial Arts including kicks and punches for self defense purposes.