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Monthly Archives: March 2018
Route 611 Repaving Project To Continue Through April
WEST OCEAN CITY — State Highway Administration (SHA) contractors on Monday began two simultaneous projects on Route 611 in West Ocean City that will create some headaches and detours this week and beyond.On Monday, SHA contractors began replacing aging drainage pipes along Route 611 in a stretch from Antique Road to Landings Boulevard. As a… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – March 9, 2018
Now-April 16: Free Tax Preparation AARP Foundation 9 a.m.-3 p.m. by appointment only. Low to moderate income taxpayers. Monday-Ocean Pines Library; Saturday-Ocean City Senior Center; Friday-Pocomoke City Library; Tuesday-Salisbury/Mac Center. Volunteers will assist in e-filing returns but cannot prepare rental/business income. Appointments for Ocean Pines and Ocean City locations: 410-641-5036; Pocomoke: 410-957-0878; and Salisbury/Mac Center:… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – March 9, 2018
The development of Ocean Pines by the Boise Cascade Corporation began in 1968 and continued at a rapid pace throughout the 1970s. In the early years, there was no Route 90 bridge and unique marketing strategies to sell lots “in the middle of nowhere” included Hawaiian Luaus, a private clubhouse and pool on the beach… Read more »
A Week In Business – March 9, 2018
Agencies MergeOCEAN CITY – Two trusted local insurance agencies, Insurance Management Group, Inc. (IMG) and Associated Insurance Centers LLC (AIC) have merged to provide their clients with more carriers, more insurance professionals and more choices.This combined agency will be a part of the NFP P&C network of agencies that delivers insurance solutions to more than… Read more »
New Minimum Wage Compliance Could Cost OC $188K
OCEAN CITY — Complying with the next step in the minimum wage increase will likely cost the town of Ocean City over $188,000 annually, but an added benefit could be an upgrade in the quality of applicants for temporary seasonal employees.For the last several years, the minimum wage in Maryland has gone up incrementally and… Read more »
$5,000 Awarded To Jessie Klump Suicide Awareness And Prevention Program
The Jessie Klump Suicide Awareness and Prevention Program was awarded $5,000 from funds raised through this year’s Hal Glick Distinguished Service Gala honoring Reese Cropper, Jr. Pictured, from left, are Cropper, program director Ronald Pilling and gala committee co-chair Jeff Thaler.
Wicomico Drainage Concerns Heard At Meeting
PITTSVILLE – Obstructed ditches, neglected waterways and increased rainfall were among the issues aired at a meeting on drainage in Wicomico County last week.Last Thursday, Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver and the Wicomico County Department of Public Works hosted the first of four public meetings to discuss drainage issues plaguing residents throughout the county.Public Works… Read more »
Star Charities Presents $5,345 Check To “Operation We Care”
Star Charities President and founder Anna Foultz, along with several of her volunteers, presented a check for $5,345 on March 2 to Jeff Merritt, president and founder of “Operation We Care.” The money was raised through a beef and beer fundraiser in January. Pictured, from left, are Sandy McAbee, Lee Tilghman, Mary Evans, Jeff Merritt,… Read more »
Worcester Towns Outline Funding Requests To County
SNOW HILL – Local municipalities are seeking slight increases in funding from Worcester County in the coming fiscal year.Representatives from Berlin, Snow Hill, Pocomoke and Ocean Pines presented their budget requests to the Worcester County Commissioners this week. Ocean City officials were unable to attend Tuesday’s meeting and are expected to meet with the commissioners… Read more »