SNOW HILL- A booklet sent out to local residents recently heralded the future of Route 589 as a dualized roadway, but promised little progress any time soon.Short-term fixes are due by 2015, according to the State Highway Administration (SHA), with the long-term improvements projected by 2030. Without funding for the final design, the purchase of… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2009
Gang Activity Subject of Meeting
SNOW HILL- With increased gang activity making its presence felt in across the state including the Eastern Shore, Worcester County State’s Attorney Joel Todd last week held a formal meeting with various local law enforcement agencies to discuss the proliferation of the criminal elements and improve awareness.Todd hosted the meeting at the County Courthouse in… Read more »
Proposed Code Amendment on Farmland Debated
SNOW HILL- A proposed zoning code change to allow farm owners an extra two residential lots for family members, in addition to the five lots already allowed to be subdivided from farm land, did not see much support from elected officials during Tuesday’s comprehensive rezoning work session and is slated to be considered in the… Read more »
Route 90 Improvements Dialogue Spirited
OCEAN CITY—Mayor Rick Meehan knows that the likelihood of dualizing Route 90 in the next few years is slim, but more importantly, he says that the conversation needs to become serious now for the future planning of Ocean City.After his comments to State Highway Administration District Engineer Donnie Drewer last week concerning his desire to… Read more »
Kayak Launch Project Caught in Political Tug-of-War
OCEAN CITY- What seemed like a simple yes or no question, has perhaps turned into a bit of a political stalemate.Dr. Roman Jesien of Maryland Coastal Bays says he feels like he’s stuck in between two political siblings that can’t play nice in the proverbial sandbox together; and all he wants to do is install… Read more »
County Denies Kayak Launch Proposal
SNOW HILL – Citing liability issues, four Worcester County Commissioners rejected official involvement in a kayak and canoe launch to be built at the old Ocean City dump site on Ayres Creek.“The actual concern was the $5,000 deductible per incident the county would be required to pay for defense costs if there is a suit… Read more »
Friday, Nov 6–‘Rodney’ Psyched for Renewal
OCEAN CITY- To hear him explain it, there seems to be no one as excited that the town decided to keep Rodney the Lifeguard as their spokesman for next year as Rodney himself.Blake Adams, the New York City-based actor who portrayed the town’s spokesguard in its multi-million dollar advertising campaign created by MGH, said that… Read more »
A Week In Business
New Chapter CoordinatorBERLIN – Emily Karnbauer has been named the new Coordinator of Women Supporting Women’s Worcester County Chapter. For the last 9 ½ years, she has served as a caseworker for Child Protective Services in both Maryland and Pennsylvania.She is a native of Pittsburgh and graduated from Slippery Rock State University. When she moved… Read more »
Buckingham Holds Perfect Attendance Pool Party
Buckingham Elementary School recently held a perfect Attendance Pool and Pizza Party at the Francis Scott Key. Pictured, front are MarQue Waters, Kelle Grau, Levi Metzger and Zerrick Collins; second row, Edward Fooks, Nia Purnell and Akira Mumford; and, McKenzie Gaynor, back.
OC Elementary School Students of the Month
Ocean City Elementary School recently announced its October Students of the Month. Above, first row, from left, are first grade winners Chase Porter, Frances Baptiste, Elizabeth Coates (not pictured, Maddox Bunting and Gavin Conner); second row, second graders Victoria Dixon, McKayla Oates, Miles Thompson, Robert Pinzhoffer and Abigail Yesko; third row, third graders James Doerzbach; Jagger Clapsadle,… Read more »