OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Neighborhood Watch Association gathered this month at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center for its annual “Officer of the Year” recognition dinner.Nearly 150 guests attended the event, including Mayor Rick Meehan, Council members Mary Knight, Margaret Pillas, Brent Ashley and Doug Cymek as well as several Ocean City police… Read more »

SALISBURY — Looking to move forward with a city audit of Comcast, the Salisbury City Council agreed last week to send out a Request for Proposal (RFP) to find a consultant willing to help conduct the audit and possibly negotiate a franchise agreement.The decision was made in part because an informal consultant contacted by the… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — Maryland’s highest court this week ruled a major insurance carrier was well within its rights to stop writing new homeowner policies in coastal areas of the state, pointing out the company’s decision was based on sound business practices and was not discriminatory.The Maryland Court of Appeals on Wednesday issued a majority opinion… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — In a fitting tribute to a beloved Ocean City resident who lost her battle with cancer last August, a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly last week in her name would level the playing field for insurance coverage for both the intravenous and oral forms of chemotherapy.Last Friday, State Senator Catherine… Read more »

SALISBURY — The Poplar Hill Mansion, the oldest registered house in Salisbury, had a couple of significant announcements this week including a Heritage Award and the appointment of a new curator.On Wednesday, Salisbury officials announced the Popular Hill Mansion was honored with a Heritage Award by the Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Council, an organization dedicated… Read more »

BERLIN — Revenue received from the slots at Ocean Downs Casino is more than 10 percent over what was projected in the budget this year, according to Berlin officials.If the pattern holds, Mayor Gee Williams explained that the town may reach its goal of purchasing land for a new police station or community center earlier… Read more »

BERLIN — In order to qualify for funding from the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) Berlin will be raising sewer rates for residents next year.“If we want $5 millionm we have to raise the rates 5 percent,” said Town Administrator Tony Carson at a meeting earlier this month.The rate change will amount to about… Read more »

SALISBURY — After listening to new financial data and hearing from members of the public, the Wicomico County Council voted 4-3 Tuesday to send a letter supporting progressing with building a new James M. Bennett Middle School (BMS).“I can’t justify kicking this can down the road further,” said Councilman Matt Holloway.The decision by the council… Read more »

BERLIN — Despite success with the town’s recently added provisions for alcohol sales during events, there was still some hesitation by the Berlin Council this week to approve sales during the May 5 Jazz and Blues Bash. After finally being approved, the discussion then touched on which events in Berlin would be acceptable venues for… Read more »