BERLIN — The Worcester County Health Department (WCHD) is currently waiting for the results of a state-run gambling prevalence survey.Until those results are in, the WCHD will not be sure what percentage of revenue from the newly opened slots Casino at Ocean Downs will go toward fighting gambling addiction in the area.Health Officer Debbie Goeller… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2011
Council Approves Designated Boardwalk Performer Spots
OCEAN CITY – The City Council this week laid down the law for street performers on the Boardwalk for this upcoming summer and seasons to come.According to City Clerk Kathy Mathias, the town had some trouble with street performers on the Boardwalk last summer and some adjustments were necessary.The town issued 555 street performer permits… Read more »
Mayor Grilled Again Over Hotel Move
BERLIN — Berlin Mayor Gee Williams was once again publically questioned over his decision last fall to overrule a Historic District Commission (HDC) ruling.“It’s very questionable as to whether you had the authority to do what you did,” said Ron Cascio at Monday’s Mayor and Council meeting.While Cascio serves on the Berlin Planning and Zoning… Read more »
County Commissioners Approve Solar Energy Bill
SNOW HILL — After months of preparations, Worcester’s proposed Solar Energy Bill finally reached the point Tuesday to be officially open for public comment.At a public hearing run by the County Commissioners, local residents had the opportunity to discuss the potential legislature. Special attention was paid to two specific aspects of the bill — stormwater… Read more »
Between The Lines
by Steven Green
Marquees in Ocean City seem to get a lot of attention from motorists, and some businesses do a stellar job of drawing attention to their signs with a little wit and creativity. For example, Seaside Deli’s sign in mid-town Ocean City has been one of my favorites to observe for years.Last week, one sign that… Read more »
Clarifying Bus Situation
Clarifying Bus SituationEditor: Since Mr. Rothermel has chosen to attack me in your newspaper, I feel compelled to respond.First, I reiterate that the information I previously reported is factual. But, since there is a discrepancy concerning what the law is, as it relates to the useful life of a school bus, I feel obliged to… Read more »
Time Not Right For Gasoline Tax Increase
Time Not Right For Gasoline Tax IncreaseGasoline prices are on the minds of many these days, and it’s understandable, considering insiders say the price per gallon could be well in excess of $4 by Memorial Day weekend.According to AAA Mid-Atlantic, the average price per gallon of unleaded gas yesterday was $3.49 on the lower shore,… Read more »
Adventures In Fatherhood
by Steven Green
Elephants scare the daylights out of Beckett, and we have no idea why.This fear surfaced when Beckett was a baby and does not appear to be something that’s fading away as he gets older.We learned of this extreme trepidation when he was just a few months old. One day, he was watching Baby Einstein in… Read more »
Speeding Stop Nets Drug Bust
Speeding Stop Nets Drug BustBISHOPVILLE — A Smyrna, Del. man was arrested on numerous drug charges after a routine speeding stop in Bishopville last weekend.Around 4:40 p.m. last Saturday, a Maryland State Police trooper pulled over a vehicle on Back Creek Rd. in Bishopville. Upon making contact with the vehicle, the trooper detected the odor… Read more »
OC Stormwater Fee Proposed
OCEAN CITY – Spring showers bring May flowers or just flooding in Ocean City’s case. The University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center is about half way through its study of the town’s stormwater infrastructure and presented preliminary recommendations to the Mayor and City Council this week.According to Gail Blazer, the town last year received a… Read more »