OCEAN CITY — When you hear it explained, it seems like common sense, but if you were to read the entirety of the newly adopted mechanical code in Ocean City, it seemingly makes very little sense at all.The City Council may have unanimously passed a new mechanical code on Tuesday afternoon at City Hall, but… Read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2009
Friday, Dec 18–Universal Boardwalk Display Rules Now In Effect
OCEAN CITY — The outdoor display guidelines are now officially the same for the entire Boardwalk, creating what town officials have been striving for and pushing to the point of redundancy: the level playing field for all merchants.Prior to last summer, the Mayor and City Council passed new outdoor display guidelines for Boardwalk merchants, essentially… Read more »
Friday, Dec 18–State Flush Tax Funding Hit Hard
SNOW HILL – Homeowners hoping for state flush tax money to improve their septic systems might be out of luck this year after the state raided the flush tax fund for $5 million to be used to make up budget gaps, county staff reported this week.Just 15 properties in Worcester County could receive flush tax… Read more »
Friday, Dec 18–Perdue Worker Loses Leg In Accident
BERLIN – A local man was seriously injured this week after getting his leg caught in a sweep auger at Perdue’s feed mill in Berlin on Monday afternoon.Around 2:20 p.m. on Monday, Berlin Police responded to the Perdue Feed Mill on Bryan Ave. for a reported industrial accident. Upon arrival, Berlin Police learned a worker… Read more »
Friday, Dec 18–Cuts Leads To Reduced Health Services
SNOW HILL – Over $1.5 million in cuts have forced Worcester County’s Health Department to reduce services, transfer staff and eliminate programs.County residents are receiving fewer services, said Worcester County Health Department Officer Debbie Goeller while reporting on the current state of her department to the Worcester County Commissioners Tuesday. Waiting lists for available services… Read more »
Who’s Playing When and Where Musically Speaking
Buxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-097328th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Dec. 18: TBACarousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums410-524-1000On the beach, 118th St.Every Friday: DJ Rupe, 7-9 p.m.Clarion Hotel410-524-353510100 Coastal Hwy. Ocean Club: Friday, Dec. 18 & Saturday, Dec. 19: Best Kept SecretDr.Unks Bar & Grille410-213-7775 • 9636 Stephen Decatur Hwy., West OCFriday, Dec. 18: DJ Bigler, 6-10… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Stress Safety In AdsEditor:It seems to me that all the hoopla about advertising money may be missing the point. I recently talked to a couple from Pittsburgh who had just visited downtown Baltimore. They got the impression that it is no longer safe to walk around Harborplace now even in the daytime. They said they… Read more »
Health Insurance Debate Worth Following
As is often the case, a nasty game of politics is confusing the public regarding the health insurance reform debate. Consequently, many are choosing to become disenfranchised with the goings on in the nation’s capital and simply writing it off to politics as usual.While it’s understandable to be turned off by all the perplexing shenanigans… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
The first weekend in June is going to be tricky in Ocean City. Although officials seem to be downplaying its significance, the resort will be hosting three popular events that weekend – the Ocean City Air Show, the Ravens Roost Convention, most notably the annual parade, and the OC Car and Truck Show.While the event… Read more »
OC Officials Fear Major Boardwalk Project Looming
OCEAN CITY — Town officials are concerned that the city’s most famous landmark is long overdue for a massive renovation and soon they expect to know just how massive that project might be.Monday’s bid openings for a projected six figure deck replacement job between 12th and 13th streets on the Ocean City Boardwalk may just… Read more »