OCEAN CITY – It’s no secret that Ocean City’s official soft drink is Pepsi, but within the next year the opportunity for a change in the town’s beverage franchise will be presented.According to Recreation and Parks Director Tom Shuster, Ocean City’s current beverage franchise contract with Pepsi is set to expire April 1, 2012. In… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2011
Rabid Cat Found In Worcester
SNOW HILL — The Worcester County Health Department this week confirmed an adult black cat found near the intersection of Greenbackville Road and George Island Landing Road in Stockton tested positive for rabies. The large adult black cat was described as having a red collar that had green and yellow flowers and a bell on it…. Read more »
Council Okays 50-Year Lease With Art League
OCEAN CITY – Some City Council members were apprehensive this week over a 50-year lease with the Art League of Ocean City (ALOC) for its new arts center.The ordinance on the table during Monday evening’s Mayor and City Council meeting was for the town to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and a 50-year… Read more »
Commissioners Decide To Delay Snow Hill School Project
SNOW HILL — Plans for a new Snow Hill High School (SHHS) will have to wait at least another year.The Worcester County Commissioners voted 5-2 Tuesday in favor of delaying the project, citing a lack of funding, which may be addressed through an increase in taxes sometime in the future.“We are faced with some very,… Read more »
Berlin Businesses Plan Specials For Breast Cancer Support Group
BERLIN — Last week, the ribbons went up as the town of Berlin prepared to turn itself pink for October.In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness month, survivors, town officials and local businesses are coming together with a series of activities and specials meant to educate and inform.Turn the Town Pink (TTP), which celebrates its… Read more »
Reading Texts While Driving Now Illegal
BERLIN — A new law extending the ban on texting and using a cell phone while driving in Maryland went into effect this week, closing a loophole left open when state lawmakers passed the legislation two years ago.In 2009, state legislators passed a law banning texting while driving in Maryland and last year passed another… Read more »
Early Indicators Show Slots Not Causing Traffic Issues
SNOW HILL — Traffic spillover from the slots expansion to Ocean Downs has not been an issue so far, according to the Worcester County Local Development Council (LDC). However, with expansion likely for Ocean Downs, officials agree that the situation will need to be constantly monitored.“We’re still looking at traffic management studies,” said Ken Cimino,… Read more »
New Fire Marshal Appointed In OC
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Fire Department Deputy Chief David Hartley has been appointed the town’s new fire marshal.At Monday’s Mayor and City Council meeting, the council was presented with a recommendation from the Fire Prevention Commission by unanimous consent presenting David Hartley to be considered as the town’s new fire marshal, due to the… Read more »
‘All The Bases Covered’ At Kendall Home Furnishings
OCEAN CITY – Furnish your home with exactly what you pictured by stopping into Kendall Home Furnishings and creating your own piece of art through its new customize your own program.Kendall Home Furnishings is located off Route 50 in West Ocean City and has been in business in the local market for seven years. The… Read more »
2nd Coastal Lacrosse Clinic on Tap
WEST OCEAN CITY- Based on the overwhelming turnout and the success of the program last weekend, the Coastal Lacrosse Club is hosting the second in a series of free clinics for young players in the area this Sunday, October 9, at the club’s practice facility on Route 611 in West Ocean City.The club will host… Read more »