OCEAN CITY — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on 103rd Street in Ocean Citu will be a partner site for Trinity Institute’s 46th National Theological Conference on “Water Justice,” March 22-24, a live global conference held in New York City.The conference will be webcast all over the world, including the Ocean City site. It will provide… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2017
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – March 10, 2017
During most Mayor and Council meetings, the town’s elected officials listen to comments from the public at various points, many of which are often on point and relevant to the issues being discussed. Others sometimes drift away from the issues being discussed, but it’s an important part of the democratic process and First Amendment protected… Read more »
House Rejects Seasonal Clause For Paid Sick Leave Legislation
OCEAN CITY — The Maryland House of Delegates late last week approved a bill requiring businesses to provide paid sick leave to most employees, but an amendment so critical to resort businesses to increase the threshold for eligibility to 120 days did not make it through on the final version.The Maryland Healthy Working Families Act,… Read more »
High-Level Drug Dealer Sentenced
SNOW HILL — A Pocomoke man found guilty in January of multiple drug distribution and weapons charges stemming from a long investigation into his illicit activities in Worcester County and Virginia has been sentenced to 25 years.Kinsey Nixon, 42, of Pocomoke, was sentenced to 25 years in the Department of Corrections after being found guilty… Read more »
Non-Profit’s Building Permit Fee Waived
SALISBURY – Wicomico County officials passed a resolution to waive a nonprofit’s building permit fees, bringing forth discussions about broadening the scope of the resolution to include all nonprofits that conduct similar services.The Wicomico County Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday that will allow the Chesapeake Housing Mission to conduct critical home repairs and services,… Read more »
County Commissioner Hosts Town Hall Meeting At Ocean Pines Library
County Commissioner Chip Bertino hosted a Town Hall Meeting at the Ocean Pines Library on Feb. 25. Pictured, from left, are State Delegate Mary Beth Carozza, Bertino, Commissioner Diana Purnell, Health Officer Debbie Goeller and Commissioner Jim Bunting.
Berlin’s Electric Efforts Paying Off With Lower Consumer Rates
BERLIN – In spite of increases being implemented by some regional providers, Berlin officials want the town’s electric customers to know their rates will remain low for the foreseeable future.A news release issued by the town this week reported the average monthly residential bill for a Berlin Electric customer was $128.74, roughly $10 cheaper than… Read more »
OC Council Backs Public Works Campus Expansion
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week approved the fiscal year 2018 annual transportation plan, but not before defending many elements of the proposed upgrades at the public works campus on 65th Street.Each year, Ocean City submits its annual transportation plan requests to the Maryland Transit Authority for state and federal funding for a variety… Read more »
Man Arrested After Bomb Threat At Health Department Office In Berlin
BERLIN — An unidentified male suspect is in custody on Wednesday afternoon after walking into a Worcester County Health Department facility in Berlin with a backpack allegedly containing an explosive and threatening to cause harm to all in the area.Shortly after 11 a.m. on Wednesday, the unidentified suspect entered the lobby of the Worcester County… Read more »
Council Expresses Regret Hours After Okaying Brewery’s Silo Addition
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week approved a conditional use amendment allowing for the installation of a grain silo at a mid-town brewery, but some on the Mayor and Council later regretted the decision amid concerns the company had not been entirely forthcoming over an existing silo.On Monday, the Mayor and Council approved the… Read more »