SALISBURY — Maryland State Police troopers this week are advising area residents of a potentially dangerous and even deadly game being played out by seniors at Bennett High School in Salisbury and possibly by students at other schools in the area. Many Bennett High seniors are reportedly currently involved in an ongoing game involving participants… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2013
Shelter Director Says ‘I’m Not Retiring, I Am Being Forced Out’; Board Responds, ‘The Shelter Needs To Be Rescued’
WEST OCEAN CITY — With the clock ticking on the formal date of her resignation on Nov. 30, Worcester County Humane Society Director Kenille Davies this week shed more light on the events that led to her alleged forced departure after leading the facility for the last 37 years. Two weeks ago, Davies announced at… Read more »
Sheriff, State’s Attorney Team Up On Re-Election Bids
SNOW HILL — Worcester County’s two-pronged law enforcement and prosecution team will seek to keep the partnership going for at least another four years after State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby and Sheriff Reggie Mason each announced on Monday they will re-election to their respective posts next fall. Oglesby and Mason were elected in the same year… Read more »
County To Review Current Dog Law Amid Concerns
SALISBURY – Wicomico County will reconsider its law regarding dogs as a current case involving two nuisance dogs has the officials questioning if the code is stringent enough. At the last Wicomico County legislative meeting on Nov. 5, Wicomico residents Linda Bass and Heather Phiefer, who live in the area of Old Mill Branch Road,… Read more »
Ocean City Settles Busker Lawsuit
OCEAN CITY — The civil suit filed by a street performer last April challenging Ocean City’s newly implemented 30-foot rule on the Boardwalk was settled this week with a permanent injunction against the town from imposing the ordinance change and restitution to the plaintiff for his lost compensation. Last April, the American Civil Liberties Union… Read more »
OC/Berlin Rotary Club Holds 2013 Miniature Golf Tournament
The Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club 2013 Miniature Golf Tournament winning team “Tee’d Off” sponsored by Taylor Bank is pictured above. The champions are, from left Rob Mattie, Margaret Mudron, Ray Robinson and Cory Walsh.
Report Finds County Pay Too Low For Leadership Positions
SALISBURY – A report prepared by the Wicomico County Compensation and Allowance Committee reflects significant disparities in a couple of the county official positions and seeks deep consideration for pay increases. The Wicomico County Compensation and Allowance Commission met three times during the summer and fall of 2013 to prepare recommendations regarding the compensation of… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week
OCEAN CITY Makai Condominiums 42nd St. Bayside Sat & Sun 10-4 New Construction 2BR & Studio Condos Ben Dawson The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 410-603-2205OCEAN CITY Sunset Island 67th St & The Bay Open Sat & Sun Condos, Townhomes, Single Family Homes Luxury Resort Living Terry Riley Vantage Resort Realty 443-880-0512OCEAN CITY The Gateway Grand… Read more »
Page Awarded For Outstanding Service As The “Kiwanis Volunteer Of The Month Of October”
Long-time Kiwanian, Mark Page, right, is pictured with Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City President Dick Clagett accepting his award for Outstanding Service as the “Kiwanis Volunteer of the Month of October 2013”.
Fourth Graders At Berlin Intermediate Donate Their Pennies In Order To Foster An Assateague Pony
Fourth graders at Berlin Intermediate School (pictured) have been actively involved throughout the summer and through the After School Academy with Assateague Island National Seashore. Fourth graders donated their pennies in a penny drive in order to foster an Assateague pony named Rosie, a 19-year-old mare. Students will continue to collect pennies throughout the year in order… Read more »