BERLIN – Landscapes Unlimited, a Nevada-based golf course management company, has been selected to take over the course in Ocean Pines.The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted 4-3 in a closed meeting Feb. 20 to begin contract negotiations with Landscapes Unlimited.“They gave a great presentation,” said Marty Clarke, vice president of the board. “How… Read more »
BERLIN – “It’s tragic. It’s home-wrecking. It’s life-altering.”That’s how Worcester County Deputy Health Officer Andrea Mathias describes heroin, the drug now deemed an epidemic in Maryland and across much of the country. She says what makes heroin such a problem is the speed with which it creates addicts.“You can experiment with marijuana and alcohol for… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — After a years-long effort to obtain the necessary state and federal approvals and a favorable recommendation from the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission, a downtown property owner last week was denied an opportunity to erect a private wind turbine on his bayfront property by the City Council.For the last few years, Jim… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City officials last week adopted the new flood insurance rate maps and the associated changes to the town’s code, but not before raising concerns the relaxed requirements could result in many property owners simply not renewing their policies.The Mayor and Council on Thursday night, Feb. 19, adopted the new maps created… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Persistent frigid weather over the last week or so has resulted in hundreds of incidents of frozen water pipes bursting and flooding residences and businesses, including a couple that will be forced to close for a couple of weeks.Late last week and through last weekend, temperatures around the resort area rarely if… Read more »
BERLIN – The Worcester County Commissioners agreed yesterday to voice their opposition to several pieces of legislation proposed at the state level, including a bill that would bring back the phosphorous management regulations pulled by Gov. Larry Hogan.According to Bob Mitchell, the county’s director of environmental programs, Sen. Paul Pinsky from Prince George’s County has… Read more »
BERLIN – Following a meeting with three management companies, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors is expected to make a decision regarding the golf course’s future this week.The board is scheduled to meet Feb. 20 to choose a company to manage the golf course. Potential management firms include Billy Casper Golf, the company that’s… Read more »
The feeling after the sidewalk is shoveledPolite teenagersMovies and snacks on snow daysOlaf from ‘Frozen’Steamed crabs for lunchSurprises for my kidsTiny, white shellsKnowing spring will soon be hereSNL’s 40th Anniversary showWhen my kids learn from a mistakeWarm cookies on a cold day
The Stephen Decatur High School duo of junior Olivia Kurtz and sophomore Cody Maykrantz rendered an emotional performance during annual talent night on Feb. 11. Submitted Photos
SALISBURY — Salisbury Mayor Jim Ireton, Jr. this week urged the City Council to approve a code change which would place more stringent regulations on adult entertainment businesses and allow the city to dictate more precisely they can be located.Ireton introduced amortization legislation that would gradually move questionable adult entertainment businesses away from residential areas,… Read more »