State Comptroller Peter Franchot continued his unofficial bid for governor during a few stops on the lower shore yesterday, including an announcement of his desire for a new state policy forbidding school systems in Maryland from ringing their first bells until after Labor Day weekend. He plans to introduce this initiative in the form of… Read more »
An annoying new phrase has surfaced around the house.For a few days, everything Beckett had to say was qualified with, “I know that but …”He was using it constantly and most of the time it was used completely wrong and made little sense. Apparently, somewhere along the way, he heard it and it has stuck… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Regulations placed on the resort’s scooter rental industry in town to improve public safety moved one step closer to final approval this week with just a couple of tweaks made. Back on Jan. 31, the Mayor and Council passed an ordinance to establish a 90-day moratorium on the issuance of new or renewed… Read more »
SNOW HILL — In the wake of public outcry over the euthanasia of three West Ocean City cats, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control tried to clear the air Tuesday, presenting a timeline of what actually happened as far as cat trapping on Waterview Drive.While Animal Control was not chastised for its handling… Read more »
BERLIN — Trail Mix 2012, an event to promote trails around Berlin and to encourage families, kids and bike and fitness enthusiasts to get out and around town, will take place Saturday, April 28.Walk, bike, run or push a stroller for the inaugural trail event that kicks off with a ribbon cutting for the Safe… Read more »
SALISBURY – Wicomico County’s budget is up in the air as officials wait for word from the state on how pending legislation will affect its finances, but the County Council did come to terms with increasing the income tax rate.For the last few weeks, Wicomico County has been watching the Maryland legislature, which has cast… Read more »
BERLIN — With longer days and warmer temperatures, many are planning to spruce up yards and businesses to enjoy the outdoors. When the time comes to put your green thumb to work, think about the benefits of planting native plants.If you want to purchase native plants (and delicious heirloom tomatoes) for your yard or business,… Read more »
SNOW HILL — More cases were heard last week in Circuit Court stemming from arrests made over the winter during Operation Sand Dollar, including one repeat offender who was sentenced to 14 years in jail and another defendant who received a 10-year sentence.Two months after the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) announced the results of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The summer flounder season opened last weekend with new, relaxed regulations on keeper sizes and season lengths, although the restrictions on tautog have been enhanced.“Because Maryland anglers have remained under the summer flounder target harvest levels for the past two years, we are able to lower the minimum size limit and extend… Read more »
SALISBURY — Mayor Jim Ireton made it clear Monday that, though the City Council may want to work with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) while revising election districts, he had “no interest” in negotiating with the group.“The American Civil Liberties Union is a special interest group. They should be in touch with the courts… Read more »