OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines officials agreed to rescind a motion to seek proposals from auditing firms but only after reminding General Manager John Bailey of his role.On Saturday, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted 6-1 to rescind a motion to seek requests for proposals (RFPs) from auditing firms. The motion, which was… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2019
Proposed Change In Parking Rules Divides Planning Commission; Attorneys Argue Redevelopment Will Be ‘Stifled’ If Passed
OCEAN CITY — Resort planners this week took no action on a proposed code change that could eliminate or at least limit special exceptions for parking amid concerns it could stifle redevelopment projects in town.For the last few months, the Ocean City Planning Commission and staff have been exploring ways to tighten certain loopholes and… Read more »
Seal Saved From Bald Eagle On Assateague Island Died In Rehab
ASSATEAGUE — The often-vicious circle of life that briefly saved an injured harbor seal pup turned the other direction this week when it died from injuries and illnesses at the National Aquarium rehabilitation center.Last Friday, local photographer and naturalist Allen Sklar was making his rounds on Assateague when he saw a juvenile female harbor seal… Read more »
County Exploring Options After Expensive Treatment Plant Malfunction
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to have their attorney explore potential recourse in the wake of equipment problems at the Riddle Farm Wastewater Treatment Plant.On Tuesday, staff presented the commissioners with an update regarding ongoing problems caused by faulty equipment at the Riddle Farm Wastewater Treatment Plant. Expressing concern for the $100,000… Read more »
Heiser Sworn In As Worcester County’s First Female State’s Attorney
SNOW HILL – Veteran prosecutor Kris Heiser was sworn in as the first female state’s attorney for Worcester County this week.On Monday, Heiser was instated as the new Worcester County state’s attorney in front of a standing room-only crowd.Heiser defeated challenger William McDermott with 51 percent of the vote to win her seat in June’s… Read more »
Team Collects 27 Abandoned Crab Pots In One Day
BERLIN – A team of local watermen and volunteers removed 27 abandoned crab pots from the coastal bays over the holiday season.In one day, Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) volunteer Marie Brodey, commercial crabber Skip Maisel and his first mate removed 27 “ghost” crab pots from the waters near the Saint Martin River and Assawoman… Read more »
Portion Of New Room Tax Revenue Could Be Dedicated To Youth Sports Marketing; Tourism Committee Supports Half-Percent Room Tax Hike
OCEAN CITY — Tourism officials last week renewed the debate over increasing the room tax in Ocean City by a half a percentage point, leading to a larger discussion about the future branding of the resort.During last week’s Tourism Committee meeting, the debate over potentially increasing the room tax in Ocean City from the current… Read more »
Suspects Sought In Baby Jesus Theft From OC Church’s Nativity Scene
OCEAN CITY — Resort police continue to search for the couple wanted for stealing a Baby Jesus statue from a nativity scene at a downtown church early New Year’s Eve morning.Just after 6 a.m. on Dec. 31, a Baby Jesus statue was stolen from a nativity scene at a church on Baltimore Avenue at 3rd… Read more »
Obituaries – January 3, 2019
Edgar William TurneyOCEAN CITY — Edgar William (Ed) Turney (83) departed this world on Dec. 23, 2019.Ed was born in Louisville, Ky. on Aug. 18, 1936, son of the late Edgar C. and Marion A. Turney, and moved to Silver Spring at the age of 10. He graduated from Blair High School in 1954, where… Read more »
Wicomico Nursing Home Concerns Addressed
SALISBURY – While the future of a county-owned nursing home remains uncertain, officials this week assured community members they would work toward a solution that preserves jobs and services.On Tuesday, members of the community came before the Wicomico County Council once again to make their case for keeping the Wicomico Nursing Home under county ownership.In… Read more »