SNOW HILL — A series of recent public hearings on the upcoming re-districting of Worcester County was met with “disappointing turnout,” according to the County Commissioners. With little input and tied by strict state guidelines, the commissioners will not likely make any major changes to the proposed new district maps. “I was very, very, very… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2013
More Speed Cameras Eyed For Wicomico County
SALISBURY – Despite a few flaws, the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is looking to expand the speed cameras in school zones after finding the program to be successful in slowing down speeders. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, in October 2009 the State of Maryland authorized the use of automated speed monitoring systems in… Read more »
Crowd Estimate Formula Needs Some Tweaking
OCEAN CITY – For many years Demoflush has estimated Ocean City’s tourism population but the questionable metric has become even more skewed as more efficient equipment is being installed in homes and in the town’s wastewater treatment plant. During a discussion over an increase in room tax collected in the last fiscal year at the… Read more »
OC Pedestrian Accidents Down 47% Through July
OCEAN CITY — In the midst of a summer marred by several high-profile and unpleasant incidents, a bright spot has been the apparent decline in the number of pedestrian collisions along Coastal Highway, a decline local officials hope is the result of an aggressive public service message campaign. Through the end of July, there have… Read more »
Hung Jury In Ocean City Manslaughter Case
SNOW HILL — A West Ocean City man, accused of manslaughter in the death of his long-time friend outside a downtown Ocean City bar in January, will have to wait to learn his fate after a jury could not reach a verdict. George Doran Nottingham, now 48, of West Ocean City, appeared in Worcester County… Read more »
Capsized Boat Returned To Shore Today; Good Samaritan Captain Details Rescue, Recovery Effort Off Coast
OCEAN CITY — Tragedy struck this week as two people died and two others were rescued after their 26-foot twin-hulled sportfishing vessel capsized about 32 miles off the coast of Ocean City on the first day of the 40th Annual White Marlin Open. Around 9 a.m. on Monday, the sportfishing boat “Just Right V,” which… Read more »
Commissioner Recovering After Spinal Surgery
BALTIMORE — A complication from her original injury caused County Commissioner Louise Gulyas to be transported by helicopter to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center (UMDST) over the weekend for surgery, which has been completed and the outlook is positive, according to her son. “Folks, for what my mom has been through she really… Read more »
Optimism For Proposed Seahawk Road Project
BERLIN — A major proposed development for Seahawk Road in Berlin has supporters from elected leaders, while the community plans to keep a close eye on its progressions through the planning stages. Improvement to the property will be helmed by Rinnier Development Company (RDC). Based in Salisbury, RDC is proposing a dual residential-commercial development for… Read more »
SHA Seeking Signal Timing Fix For 94th Street, Coastal Highway
OCEAN CITY – The State Highway Administration (SHA) is already in the works to relieve frustration caused by traffic in southbound lanes on Coastal Highway due to the 94th Street intersection to have the issue resolved by next summer season. In the northern section of Ocean City, traffic backups on Coastal Highway heading south have… Read more »
South Moon Participating In Back-To-School Shopping Holiday
OCEAN CITY – South Moon Under, a multi-brand shopping destination known for a unique selection of men’s and women’s clothing offered in a high service environment, has officially announced participation in Teen Vogue Back-to-School-Saturday™, a national shopping holiday, on Aug. 10. South Moon Under is celebrating in all 20 locations by offering students 20% off… Read more »