SALISBURY — In an attempt to keep Salisbury competitive in retaining police officers, City Council members agreed this week that, if Mayor Jim Ireton chooses to advance a budget amendment Monday night, they will be willing to consider granting a $650,000 annual boost to the Salisbury Police Department (SPD) budget to raise officer salaries.“I think… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2012
Farm Litigants Disagree Over Proposed Site Visit
BERLIN — With an October court date looming in the ongoing battle between a Berlin farm family and an environmental watchdog group over alleged pollution violations dating back to 2009, the defendants last week filed a motion to have the federal judge and the participating parties tour the farm where the infractions allegedly occurred, but… Read more »
EDC Officials Hear About Resort Movie
OCEAN CITY — With the independent film “Ping-Pong Summer” now filling out its cast and hiring extras in Ocean City and production set to begin in about two weeks, the producer this week briefed resort business leaders on what they can expect from the movie in terms of exposure for the resort and the potential… Read more »
Indictment In Alleged Teachers Union Embezzlement
SNOW HILL — A Worcester County grand jury last week formally indicted an Ocean Pines woman charged in early August with allegedly absconding with well over $400,000 from the Worcester County Teacher’s Association (WCTA) over a three-year period.Last Tuesday, a Worcester County grand jury indicted Denise Inez Owens, 58, of Ocean Pines, on multiple charges… Read more »
County Takes Step Toward New Snow Hill High School
SNOW HILL — Residents eager to see a new Snow Hill High School (SHHS) got some good news earlier this week when the Worcester County Commissioners agreed unanimously to fund $255,000 toward architectural reviews and pre-construction costs for the project.While this doesn’t guarantee that the commission will support building a new SHHS when it comes… Read more »
Online Skateboarding Petition Seeks To Vocalize Support
OCEAN CITY – The legalization of skateboarding effort has gotten a shot in the arm recently as a petition has hit the web to bring the issue back to the Mayor and Council.For about a week now, a petition has been circulating via the Internet. The petition is titled, Mayor and City Council: Legalize Skateboarding… Read more »
Berlin Residents Frustrated By Constant Flooding
BERLIN — Yesterday’s torrential downpours across the region only exacerbated an already dicey flooding problem in Berlin as streets flooded and water rose well past the comfort level in some neighborhoods.In late August, a historic storm ravaged Berlin, flooding streets, washing cars off the roadway and depositing several feet of water in homes in some… Read more »
Berlin Mayor Seeks 2nd Term Leading Historic Town
BERLIN — Mayor Gee Williams officially announced his campaign for re-election this week.“I pledge to do all within my ability to continue to promote Berlin as a community steeped in traditional American values while also embracing all the technological advances that create opportunities for economic development and the conveniences of life in the 21st Century,”… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
Pam, the kids and I had a “staycation” last week, and it was a roller coaster ride that started off bumpy but ended peacefully.For those unfamiliar with the term, a “staycation” is basically taking a week off from work, not traveling anywhere and having some family time in your own hometown area.All our planning for… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Online Skateboarding Petition Seeks To Vocalize Support
OCEAN CITY – The legalization of skateboarding effort has gotten a shot in the arm recently as a petition has hit the web to bring the issue back to the Mayor and Council.For about a week now, a petition has been circulating via the Internet. The petition is titled, Mayor and City Council: Legalize Skateboarding… Read more »