County Orders Property Owner To Clear Debris

SNOW HILL — A Worcester property owner this week got no relief from a county-ordered nuisance abatement for a demolished building at an intersection in Bishopville, despite efforts to work with local fire departments on a possible controlled burn of the former structure.Worcester County property owner James Bergey, Jr. recently asked for a five-week extension… Read more »

Commissioners Debate Solid Waste Fee Increases

SNOW HILL — It may soon cost more to dump trash and other materials at the Worcester County landfill and its satellite transfer stations, as county officials continue to wrestle with declining revenues and growing expenses at the facilities.The County Commissioners this week got a look at a list of recommendations for reconciling Worcester’s solid… Read more »

Beach Patrol Makes Early Rescues

OCEAN CITY — A potential early season tragedy was averted this week when two off-duty and two on-duty Ocean City Beach Patrol officers helped pull a swimmer in distress from the ocean in the 28th Street area on Wednesday afternoon.Shortly after 4 p.m., two off-duty Beach Patrol officers were surfing in the area of 28th… Read more »

County Boat Ramp Overhaul On Schedule

WEST OCEAN CITY — Despite a setback that cost the contractor considerable time and expense, construction of the new public boat ramp at the commercial harbor is West Ocean City is back on track for a Memorial Day opening as planned, county officials learned this week.The extensive rehabilitation and reconstruction of the decades old West… Read more »