OCEAN CITY – Nearly two years after offering a reward and asking the public’s help in identifying the suspect in a brutal rape case, Ocean City police detectives last week solved the case with the help of a national DNA database, which identified a suspect now serving time in a Florida prison.The brutal attack and… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2010
Friday, May 21–HSA Mandates Will Not Prevent Any Graduations
NEWARK – As was the case last year, no Worcester County high school senior will miss graduation next month because of Maryland High School Assessment (HSA) requirements.County public school staff reported this week that only two seniors have not met HSA requirements for graduation and one of those students will complete a Bridge project in… Read more »
Friday, May 21–County Speeds Up Process For Nuisance Issues
SNOW HILL – A measure to allow Worcester County staff to streamline and speed up a nuisance process for overgrown properties only received support from five of seven Worcester County Commissioners this week.The commissioners rarely encounter a split vote on decisions, preferring to work out a compromise all can agree with, but this was one… Read more »
Friday, May 21–Conservation Resource Program Questioned
SNOW HILL – A type of conservation easement meant to transfer marginal cropland to conservation land could be costing state taxpayers too much and causing enforcement problems for local jurisdictions.The Conservation Resource Enhancement Program (CREP) does not extinguish development rights, unlike many other conservation easement programs, and does not have to cover the entire farm… Read more »
Voices From the Readers
Citizens Concerned Over County DirectionEditor:The time for government transparency and accountability is urgently overdue. Massive unnecessary spending and ignoring citizens’ concerns are problems viewed of utmost importance about our Worcester County Commissioners. These are true issues of the Concerned Citizens of Worcester County (CCWC).Many of the issues/concerns have been addressed directly and indirectly by individuals… Read more »
Thoughts From the Publisher’s Desk
This year’s budget session in Ocean City confirmed a lot about the inner dealings and feelings among members of the Mayor and Council. The various conversations at City Hall, eye rolling and other machinations prove a voting block is alive and well. There’s no disputing that Council members Jim Hall, Joe Hall and Margaret Pillas… Read more »
People in Society
Snapshots of those lending a helping hand throughout the community
Fatherhood Adventures
Coping with the disorder that comes with two young kids is tricky business.I would never say being neat and tidy are characteristics of mine, but I do like a certain order in my life to retain some sort of peace of mind. That’s a serious challenge when my boys are involved.No matter your diligence or… Read more »
Seahawks Advance To Finals
Seahawks Advance To FinalsBERLIN – Powered once again by a strong outing on the mound by Maddie Justice, Stephen Decatur’s varsity softball squad is awaiting its opponent in the MPSSA 3A East Region finals.After having a first-round bye, the Seahawks got by James Bennett by a 5-2 score and on Wednesday defended their home turf… Read more »
Memorial Day Bluefish Tourney On Tap
OCEAN CITY – The newest addition to the summer-long fishing tournament season, the Ocean City Marlin Club’s First Annual Memorial Day Bluefish Tournament, gets underway next weekend in part as a tribute to the men and women of the armed services past and present.The first annual Memorial Day Bluefish Tournament gets underway next Friday with… Read more »