SNOW HILL – Ocean City officials are seeking an increase in funding from Worcester County this year to help pay for a major public safety project.On Tuesday Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan outlined the resort’s annual budget request for the Worcester County Commissioners. The municipality is seeking $300,000 in fiscal year 2019 to help pay… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2018
Record Turnout For Boardwalk 5K Race
OCEAN CITY- With chilling but otherwise dry weather, the St. Patrick’s Day 5K on the Boardwalk last weekend was the biggest ever with over 1,200 runners from all over the region competing in the annual event.The St. Patrick’s Boardwalk 5K, produced by OC Tri-Running and sponsored in large part by Shenanigan’s Irish Pub and Grille,… Read more »
County ‘Surprised’ By Tax Differential Lawsuit
OCEAN CITY — Worcester County has yet to formally answer a tax differential lawsuit filed against it by the Town of Ocean City, but informally it appears the commissioners were taken aback by the litigation.On Monday, Worcester County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic, who represents Ocean City, briefed the Mayor and Council on several county issues related… Read more »
Salisbury Elks Lodge Recognizes Kathleen Mommé As Citizen Of The Year
The Salisbury Elks Lodge #817 recently recognized Kathleen Mommé as Citizen of the Year. Pictured above is Mommé (center) flanked by Elks Esteemed Loyal Knight Bob Hussey (left) and Elks Exalted Ruler and United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore President and CEO Harry Wyatt (right).
Worcester Prep Lower And Middle School Chess Club Competes In Wicomico County Annual Youth Chess Tournament
Members of the Worcester Prep Lower and Middle School Chess Club, run by Head of the Lower School Laura Holmes, recently competed in the Wicomico County Recreation, Parks and Tourism annual youth chess tournament and brought home several awards in different age groups. Pictured, from left, are Holmes, Ansh Batra, Preston Adkins, Aleksey Klimmins, Edward… Read more »
A Week In Business – March 23, 2018
Certification ReceivedBERLIN — Lauren Bunting with Bunting Realty, Inc. has earned the nationally recognized Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) certification.The National Association of REALTORS® offers the PSA certification as determining property values depends more than ever on professional expertise and competence, the best use of technology and a commitment to approach the pricing assignment from various… Read more »
Where Are They Now? Corey Gwin
The following is the latest installment in an occasional series about the progress of local student-athletes who have gone on to succeed at the next level in their college careers.BERLIN- Former Stephen Decatur boys’ varsity lacrosse standout Corey Gwin, now a key player on Salisbury University’s outstanding men’s program, netted four goals against rival Washington… Read more »
WMO Announces New Wrinkles For 2018
OCEAN CITY- While this week’s winter storm made the White Marlin Open seem like eons away, tournament officials this week announced some changes for the 2018 event including a new winner-take-all tuna division.Heading into its 45th year, the White Marlin Open announced plans for the 2018 event. The WMO will be held on August 6-10… Read more »
Comptroller’s Craft Beer Legislation Spiked In Committee
ANNAPOLIS – Attempts to reform craft beer regulations in Maryland fizzled in a committee meeting last week, despite local efforts to support the legislation.Last Friday, the Economic Matters Committee voted down House Bill 518, which, among other things, would remove certain limits on craft beer production, taproom sales and take-home sales and repeal buy-back provisions… Read more »
Wicomico County Farm Probe Continues, As Neglected Horses Relocated To Rescue Facilities
Bethany Hooper and Charlene SharpeStaff WritersSALISBURY – Rescue efforts continue at a Quantico farm this week where authorities found approximately 100 neglected horses, but it will be weeks before a comprehensive report on the investigation will conclude, according to authorities.Last Friday, Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a 150-acre farm owned by Paige and… Read more »