BERLIN — From Aug. 30-Sept. 23, Brown Box Theatre Project will transform local parks, streets, schools and public spaces into the Forest of Arden with its 8th Annual Free Outdoor Shakespeare tour of “As You Like It.”When a motley cast of characters finds themselves banished from the court, misdirection, desire and serendipity unite to form… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2018
Heiser Wins Hard Fought State’s Attorney Race
BERLIN — There will be a new name and face at the helm of the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office after Kristin Heiser narrowly defeated Interim Worcester County State’s Attorney William McDermott in a tight race Tuesday.County-wide, Republican Heiser received 2,606 total votes, for a percentage of 51.7, while Republican McDermott garnered 2,431 votes, or… Read more »
OC Councilman Prevails In House District 38C Race, Focuses On Resort, Helping Republicans In November
BERLIN — In one of the tighter races during Tuesday’s primary, current Ocean City Councilman Wayne Hartman defeated challenger Joe Schanno to earn the District 38C seat in the House of Delegates.Because no Democrats filed for the seat, Tuesday’s Republican primary would decide the seat, and Hartman came out on top. Two other candidates on… Read more »
Portuguese Man-Of-War Discovered On Fenwick Beach
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island confirmed a Portuguese man-of-war washed up on the beach this week.Tim Ferry, captain of the Fenwick Island Beach Patrol, said a Portuguese man-of-war was found in the sand at Houston Street on Wednesday afternoon.The Portuguese man-of-war is classified as a species of siphonophore with a balloon-like float and tentacles… Read more »
Crisafulli Claims County Sheriff Seat In Tight Contest
SNOW HILL – In a closely contested race, voters this week chose Matt Crisafulli to replace Sheriff Reggie Mason upon his retirement.In Tuesday’s primary election, Crisafulli came out ahead of three fellow Republicans, earning 44.9 percent of votes in the Worcester County sheriff’s race. Mike McDermott, who like Crisafulli is a member of the Worcester… Read more »
Two Injured In Rented Scoot Coupe Accident
OCEAN CITY — Two people were injured and transported to the hospital last weekend after the rented scoot coupe they were riding in swerved to avoid a vehicle, hit the curb and collided with a business sign at 92nd Street.Around 11:42 a.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the area of… Read more »
How Worcester County Voted In Primary Election
(The following results from the Maryland Board of Elections does not include absentee and provisional ballots, which will be counted in the near future. Total voter turnout for Worcester County was 26.9% with 8,264 of the registered 30,687 voters turning out.)Governor DemocraticGov. Larry Hogan was unopposed on the Republican side and will face the Democratic… Read more »
Ocean Pines Country Club Renovation Discussed
OCEAN PINES – Construction at the Ocean Pines Country Club could begin this fall.On Friday, Ocean Pines Association (OPA) officials met with Michael Wigley of Davis, Bowen & Friedel to discuss plans for the facility, which has been only partially usable since renovation work was abruptly halted there last year.“We’re looking at hopefully construction starting… Read more »
AGH Awarded $175K Grant For New Pain Rehab Program Aimed At Breaking Addiction Cycle
BERLIN – A $175,000 grant is expected to benefit a new pain rehabilitation program at Atlantic General Hospital.Last week, Allan Anderson, chair of the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC) presented Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) with a $175,000 grant for the hospital’s new pain rehabilitation program at Atlantic General Pain Center.“This is the first time… Read more »
Fenwick Council Approves Tax Increase On Rentals; Business Community Opposed Move
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island agreed to increase gross rental receipts last week, despite opposition from the business community.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council approved the second reading of an ordinance amendment that would increase taxes for rentals in both the residential and commercial zones.The ordinance change includes a .5 percent tax… Read more »