Donation For Humane Society

As part of their ongoing commitment to community non-profit organizations, Park Place Jewelers owners Jill and Todd Ferrante recently presented $1,000 to Worcester County Humane Society Secretary Kelly Austin. The check represents a portion of all gold purchased by the business recently from customers. Submitted Photos

Offshore Wind Farm Bill Details Questioned

ANNAPOLIS — Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley’s push to pass legislation enabling the development of offshore wind energy off the coast of Ocean City remains on track this week, despite administration officials’ three-hour grilling in front of the Senate Finance Committee over the potential cost to ratepayers and the level of public investment in the potential… Read more »

Utility Planning For Future Move To Natural Gas

BERLIN — Whether there is a will in Worcester County to switch over from propane to natural gas in government buildings, schools and even private residences is unknown, but one local utility company has spent decades preparing for that eventuality.Last week, Commissioner Judy Boggs said making the switch from propane to clean burning, efficient natural… Read more »

Wicomico Early Retirement Plan OK’d

SALISBURY — Wicomico officials this week approved an early retirement incentive program for dozens of long-time county employees in an effort to further trim labor expenses in yet another challenging budget year.The Wicomico County Council on Tuesday approved the early retirement incentive program after a lengthy debate about the potential savings and the need to… Read more »