BERLIN – An administrative law judge has ruled to reverse a permit for a poultry operation outside Berlin in response to a challenge from environmental groups.Last week, David Hofstetter, an administrative law judge of the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings, proposed that the Maryland Department of the Environment’s approval of permit for a Concentrated Animal… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2018
We Remember Those We Have Lost – June 8, 2018
Betty “Carol” Harvey BoothOCEAN PINES — Betty “Carol” Harvey Booth, age 81, of Ocean Pines died at the home of her son Harvey Thomas Booth and Stacy Fisher on Tuesday, June 5, 2018.Carol was born on Nov. 7, 1936 in Lynchburg, Va. and was adopted by Hunter Grey and Sally Moore Harvey of Charlotte Court… Read more »
OC Council Relaxes Morning Start Time For Hotel Project
OCEAN CITY — Satisfied potential noise issues won’t become problematic, resort officials agreed to bend the rules and allow an earlier start time for a mid-town hotel construction project.The Mayor and Council on Monday had before them a request to relax the ordinance that prohibits construction work around Ocean City before 9 a.m. during the… Read more »
‘Return To Goat Island’ On Tap For June 16
SNOW HILL – A third annual paddle sports festival will return to Snow Hill next weekend.On June 16, stand-up paddleboarders, kayakers and surfski enthusiasts will have their chance to compete in both short- and long-distance races in the third annual “Return to Goat Island” Paddle Sports Festival, organized by Walk on Water.This year’s festival features… Read more »
County Will Weigh Solid Waste Changes
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners approved a $6 million solid waste budget this week but appear to be committed to making changes to address the enterprise fund’s growing costs.On Tuesday the commissioners voted 6-1 to approve a $6,021,661 budget for the county’s solid waste enterprise fund. Commissioner Jim Bunting, who voted against the… Read more »
Maryland Attorney General Brain Frosh And U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen Present A Consumer Protection Forum At MAC, Inc.
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen recently presented a Consumer Protection Forum at MAC, Inc., the Area Agency on Aging. The program featured information on consumer issues, followed by a question-and-answer session with the audience. Pictured, from left are, Frosh, MAC Executive Director Pattie Tingle and Van Hollen.
Wor-Wic Community College Holds Reception For Employees Who Have Retired
Wor-Wic Community College recently held a reception for employees who retired after many years of dedicated service to the college. Dr. Ray Hoy, left, president of Wor-Wic, is shown with this year’s retirees, from left, next to Hoy, Teresa M. Disharoon, director of business and industry training for the continuing education and workforce development (CEWD)… Read more »
Wendell Purnell Honored In Berlin
BERLIN — The Town of Berlin’s elected officials and employees gathered June 1 for a tree planting in honor of Wendell Purnell.Dozens gathered at Henry Park Friday to watch Mayor Gee Williams place a plaque in front of a dogwood tree recently planted in memory of Purnell, who worked for the town for 43 years…. Read more »
Position Created In OC To Help Volunteers
OCEAN CITY — In an effort to halt the membership drain that has plagued fire departments around the region in recent years, resort officials this week announced a recruitment and retention coordinator has been hired.Volunteer fire companies have been experiencing a drain on membership rolls in recent years, and the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company… Read more »
Who’s Playing When And Where – June 8, 2018
28th/127th Street Pit and Pub 410-289-2020/443-664-7482 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. & 127th St. & Coastal Hwy. Saturdays: DJ BK, 11 p.m. (28th St. Location) Wednesdays: DJ Wax (127th St. location)Atlantic Hotel • 410-641-3589 2 North Main St., Berlin Mondays: Earl Beardsley Tuesdays: Bob Miller on PianoBig Easy On 60 • 410-524-2305 60th St. & Coastal Hwy…. Read more »