BERLIN — A bill introduced in the General Assembly that would greatly enhance the penalties for accessory after the fact in a murder case, cruised out the House this week and is on its way to passage by the Senate.Delegate Mike McDermott (R-38B), who represents Worcester County and the lower shore, is among the eight… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2013
Casino Revenue Drops Slightly
BERLIN — It was good news, bad news this week when the February revenue figures were released for the Casino at Ocean Downs.The Casino at Ocean Downs grossed just over $3.4 million in February, up from the $2.9 million recorded in January, which was the lowest one-month total in the history of the facility on… Read more »
Resort Area Quick To Bounce Back From Strong Winter Storm
OCEAN CITY — Despite high winds, pouring rain and heavy surf that pounded the region throughout much of Wednesday, the resort area was largely spared widespread damage and was relatively back to normal by Thursday morning.While the storm lived up to its hype in terms of temporary impacts in and around the resort area, it… Read more »
Gun Control Bill Nears Approval; Mathias, McDermott Oppose
BERLIN — Legislation making Maryland’s gun control laws among the toughest in the nation have moved closer to reality with the passage of the governor’s bill by the Senate and the House expected to soon follow suit.In the wake of the school shooting tragedy in Connecticut last December, Gov. Martin O’Malley introduced legislation in the… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Resort Area Quick To Bounce Back From Strong Winter Storm
OCEAN CITY — Despite high winds, pouring rain and heavy surf that pounded the region throughout much of Wednesday, the resort area was largely spared widespread damage and was relatively back to normal by Thursday morning.While the storm lived up to its hype in terms of temporary impacts in and around the resort area, it… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Council Impresses Editor:Earlier this year I had approached the Ocean City Mayor and Council with trepidation on an age-old problem that I had sought for some guidance to rectify.The wariness came not from knowing that the functioning body was made up of a group of professionals that operated your vacation getaway with a high degree… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
by Steven Green
Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan addressed something that has been around for decades — a friction between Ocean City and Worcester County officials.Dozens of elected officials have come and gone over the years, but there has always been some sort of odd, yet palpable, disconnect between the county and the resort. Rarely are their differences… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week
OCEAN CITY Lauren’s #1 12008 Assawoman Sat 10-4 Oceanblock 2BR Condo Easy Beach Access Josh Morimoto Prudential PenFed 410-371-2216OCEAN CITY Atlantis #908 103 Coastal Hwy Sat & Sun 10-4 Oceanfront 2BR/2BA Condo Redone Kit/Baths Josh Morimoto Prudential PenFed 410-371-2216WEST OCEAN CITY Bay Point Plantation Rt589/Gum Point Rd Daily 10-5 Waterfront Estate Lots in 142 Acre… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Commissioners Hear Proposal On School Resource Officers
SNOW HILL — Having law enforcement officers in every school will have the “greatest impact on school safety,” according to the Worcester County Board of Education, and officials asked the County Commission this week to consider funding them and several capital improvement projects aimed at evolving school security.While continuing improvements may be suggested in the… Read more »
OC Transportation Expenses, Grant Requests Outlined
OCEAN CITY – Although the state is struggling with transportation funding, sparking plans of a gas tax increase, the town is following the advice that it doesn’t hurt to ask and approved the application to apply for grants following a public hearing this week.At Monday’s meeting, a public hearing was held in regard to the… Read more »