ANNAPOLIS — The battle over the proposed distance of offshore wind energy turbines from the Ocean City shoreline moved to the General Assembly this week with a hearing before a Senate committee that would require the distance to be at least 26 nautical miles.The Town of Ocean City has contended the first line of turbines… Read more »
BERLIN – Lawn markers could soon designate the town’s historic homes.During a meeting of the Berlin Historic District Commission (HDC) this week, Ivy Wells, the town’s economic development director, presented plans for lawn plaques to designate the town’s oldest homes. She’s hopeful that once the markers are installed the town can again offer a walking… Read more »
Two Years For AssaultSNOW HILL — An Ocean City man, arrested last September after punching a municipal bus driver, was found guilty this week of second-degree assault and was sentenced to two years in jail.Around 8:30 p.m. last Sept. 12, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the north-end transit station at 144th Street… Read more »
Ten Worcester Prep students were inducted to the WPS chapter of the International Thespian Society. The ceremony was held in front of family and friends in the WPS Guerrieri Library on Feb. 28. The International Thespian Society (ITS) is the Educational Theatre Association’s student honorary organization to recognize high school student achievement in Theatre. Pictured,… Read more »
SALISBURY – The Wicomico County Council this week turned down recommendations to increase the salaries of elected county officials.In an open work session Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council opted not to pursue salary increases recommended by the Wicomico County Compensation and Allowance Commission.In December, the commission came before the county council to recommend salary increases… Read more »
Constance Pennewell DavisSALISBURY — Constance Pennewell Davis, 75, of Salisbury, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at the Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Born on April 25, 1942 in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late Arthur M. Pennewell, Jr. and Ann Truitt Pennewell.“Connie” was a faithful member of Ayres United Methodist Church, Wicomico… Read more »
SELBYVILLE – A comedian, a Tony Award winner and other notable performers will grace the Freeman Stage at Bayside this summer.In a press conference Thursday, Michelle Freeman, president of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, unveiled the first portion of this year’s lineup of artists who will usher the Freeman Stage into its 11th season.“This season… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — No consensus was reached this week on the start time for the Boardwalk fireworks and after a spirited debate, the issue was sent back to the drawing board.For years, the Boardwalk fireworks shows on Monday and Tuesday night began at 10 p.m. Last year after an often-contentious debate, the downtown fireworks show… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY — Law enforcement agencies are looking for the suspect in an armed robbery at a West Ocean City store early Thursday morning.Around 2:43 a.m. on Thursday, Worcester County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Wine Rack on Route 50 in West Ocean City for a reported armed robbery. Deputies requested the Worcester County… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — After the second major coastal storm in a week passes through the mid-Atlantic region, the search for a second victim and more wreckage from last week’s plane crash off the coast of the resort is expected to resume.Late last Wednesday night, a Cessna 172S Skyhawk airplane occupied by a flight instructor and… Read more »