SALISBURY — The ongoing debate over proposed funding cuts to the public access cable channel that televises public meetings in Salisbury and Wicomico County reached a crescendo this week when Mayor James Ireton, Jr. on Wednesday vetoed an earlier vote by the City Council two days earlier.On Monday, the Salisbury Council approved on second reading… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2011
Slots In Worcester Clubs Thriving
OCEAN CITY — While the revenue numbers for the Casino at Ocean Downs continue to climb, the slot machines in the various service clubs and fraternal organizations have kept pace and exceeded expectations in many cases.After three unsuccessful tries in the General Assembly, state lawmakers this spring passed a bill adding Worcester County to the… Read more »
Condo Associations Detail Alleged Theft Schemes
SNOW HILL — The trial of a Berlin businessman indicted in April for allegedly bilking several resort area condo associations out of hundreds of thousands of dollars got underway this week with victims lined up to outline his alleged schemes and a videotaped confession highlighting proceedings.In April, a Worcester County grand jury indicted Bill Scott,… Read more »
Council Approves Boardwalk Lumber, Contractor Bids
OCEAN CITY – City Engineer Terry McGean followed up with the Mayor and City Council on the reconstruction of the Boardwalk this week and in one sweep received three votes of approval concerning lumber and contracting.Two weeks ago, the council discussed Boardwalk lumber and awarded the low bidder, Grasmick Lumber, the bid to supply conventional… Read more »
Settlement Inked In Stent Case
SALISBURY — Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) this week agreed to pay $1.8 million to settle allegations it was aware of, but failed to take action against, a cardiologist convicted late last month on health care fraud charges after performing over 100 unnecessary cardiac stent procedures on patients.In July, a federal jury convicted John R…. Read more »
Annual Breast Cancer Campaign Now Underway
OCEAN CITY — The American Cancer Society (ACS) launched this year’s Pink Ribbon Classic at the Beach, a months-long series of events aimed toward raising awareness for breast cancer, with a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer breakfast on Wednesday morning.Founded by Judy Johnson-Schoelkopf and Nancy Dofflemyer, the Pink Ribbon Classic has existed in some form… Read more »
Retired Destroyer Sunk Off Coast
OCEAN CITY — Shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, the retired Navy destroyer U.S.S. Arthur W. Radford slipped quietly beneath the surface of the ocean just about 30 miles off the coast of Ocean City to its final resting place as part of a vast artificial reef system, ending weeks and months of anticipation and… Read more »
Hampton Inn Set For Midtown Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — Preliminary construction work on a Hampton Inn & Suites on 44th Street in Ocean City has begun with developers already eying next Memorial Day for a potential grand opening.“The piling is in,” said property owner Rick Laws. “The foundation is going in this week.”Plans for the hotel have been in the works… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Records Show No GougingEditor:I don’t mean to belabor the parking lot issue, but I must address the price “gouging” that was alleged on last week’s editorial page.I keep a detailed record of what I charge at Mario’s parking lot. For three hours on Saturday of the Dew Tour, my highest price to park for all… Read more »
‘Buy Local’ About All Aspects Of Living
Although the time frames vary from place to place, Buy Local challenges are a hip new trend communities everywhere are rallying around.In Worcester County, some members of the community have launched a grassroots “Buy Local” challenge to encourage people to buy fresh food from local farmers and growers rather than grocery stores where products are… Read more »