SNOW HILL — Investigations into accounts of voter suppression during the last Snow Hill election in May have been transferred to Somerset County State’s Attorney Daniel W. Powell, despite the protests of the man bringing the claims.“We would have preferred that our State’s Attorney investigated the matter,” said Edward S. Lee, a member of the… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Medical Emergency Causes WOC Crash
WEST OCEAN CITY — A three-vehicle accident at the intersection of Routes 50 and 611 on Wednesday morning was caused when one of the drivers suffered a medical emergency.Around 10:42 a.m. on Wednesday, Maryland State Police responded to a multi-vehicle accident at the intersection of Routes 50 and 611 in West Ocean City. The investigation… Read more »
Free Vitamins Program Launched For Students
FRUITLAND – Apple Discount Drugs, a locally owned and operated pharmacy, has announced the kick-off of a free vitamins program for students in Wicomico and Worcester counties.The program was developed to help keep kids healthy and in school. Wicomico and Worcester school officials have partnered with the pharmacy to make parents with students in prekindergarten… Read more »
Town Urges Flooding Patience After Weekend Storm
BERLIN — After flooding from a “1,000-year storm” event Saturday prompted several concerned residents to ask for more help with stormwater issues in town, the Berlin Mayor and Council held firm to its decision to avoid “patchwork” fixes and instead concentrate on establishing a stormwater utility in the near future.Though Berlin has had stormwater issues… Read more »
Grand Jury Issues Murder Indictment
SNOW HILL — A Worcester County grand jury this week indicted a Dagsboro, Del. man accused of the murder of woman found dead in a roadside ditch in Whaleyville in June.One week after being extradited to Worcester County, Matthew N. Burton, 28, of Dagsboro, was indicted by a Worcester County grand jury on eight separate… Read more »
Berlin Seeks Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Dismissal
BERLIN — Less than a week after the Berlin Mayor and Council voted to cease all financial aid to its fire department ,citing hostile working conditions and hints of discrimination and harassment, town officials filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit at the heart of the issue.In May, the town terminated EMS supervisor Norris Phillip… Read more »
Climate Report Finds Assateague Island’s Future In Doubt
ASSATEAGUE — A rather ominous report released this week on climate change and the associated sea-level rise along the Atlantic coast paints a grim picture for Assateague Island if the trend is not reversed, or at least stabilized, in the near future.The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), in conjunction with the Rocky Mountain Climate Organization,… Read more »
Phony Robbery Story Covers Casino Losses
WEST OCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania woman was charged with making a false report to a police officer this week after making up a phony story about being attacked and robbed in a West Ocean City shopping center parking lot because she was embarrassed and afraid to tell her husband she had lost the money… Read more »
Motsko Recognized By Ocean City For White Marlin Open
OCEAN CITY – Mayor Rick Meehan presented White Marlin Open founder and organizer Jim Motsko with a key to the city at this week’s meeting.According to the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, in 1966 a 20-year-old Motsko, originally from Catonsville, was a college student with a love for fishing, came to Ocean City and was… Read more »
Berlin Candidate Filing Deadline Set For Sept. 10
BERLIN — With three seats up for grabs this fall on the Berlin Mayor and Council and the filing deadline less than two weeks away, only one candidate has officially announced her intentions.“Thus far [Councilwoman] Lisa Hall has filed as a candidate,” confirmed Deputy Town Administrator Mary Bohlen.Hall is entering the race as an incumbent… Read more »