Edward Frank GemmelBERLIN — Edward Frank Gemmel, age 70, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 at his home in Berlin.Born in Allentown, Pa., he was the son of the late Sebastian Gemmel and Helen Krcelich Gemmel. He is survived by his beloved partner, Beverly Sweitzer of Berlin, and two daughters, Tami Cunningham and her husband Timothy… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2019
Winterfest Numbers Strong Even With Wet Weather
OCEAN CITY — After starting in a deep hole from the start, Ocean City’s Winterfest of Lights finished with a solid year in 2018 despite battling weather issues.Ocean City Winterfest of Lights wrapped up its 26th year on New Year’s Eve with a fireworks display and other special events culminating in another highly successful season… Read more »
Post-Election Year Ripe For Tax Hikes
The year after an election routinely brings tax increases for local property owners.It’s an unfortunate tactic elected officials employ to avoid consequences at the ballot box from voters. The idea is voters will not remember three years from now their taxes were increased. Even if they do recall the decision, enough years will have gone… Read more »
Worcester Plans To Sell Former Liquor Warehouse
SNOW HILL – Worcester County will seek to sell the warehouse formerly used for liquor control.Though they were initially presented with a lease request at their last meeting, the Worcester County Commissioners were quick to tell staff they’d rather move forward with selling the immense building.Staff presented the commissioners with a lease request from Paul… Read more »
Snow Hill To Hold Benefit Saturday For Local Family
SNOW HILL – Members of the Snow Hill business community will host a fundraiser to benefit a local boy battling cancer.On Saturday, Jan. 5, the community is invited to the Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Department for a “Raise-the-Funds Bash” to benefit Jake Newcomer, an 11-year-old student at Snow Hill Middle School who was recently diagnosed… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – January 4, 2019
The Breakers Hotel was built circa 1904 on the southwest corner of 3rd Street and the Boardwalk and at the time was one of the northernmost hotels in Ocean City.The Breakers, like most of the hotels of the era, operated on the American Plan (meals included with room) and did so up into the early 1950s…. Read more »
IRS Phone Scam Warnings Issued
OCEAN CITY — With the calendar flipping over to 2019 this week and tax season ready to begin in earnest, the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) is warning citizens of frequent recent scams involving fake IRS callers.The OCPD has seen an increase in a variety of phone scams in recent weeks. The majority of the… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? January 4, 2018
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): It’s a good time to take a much-needed break from your recent hectic schedule and spend some time in quieter surroundings. Important news could arrive early next week.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): The Taurean traits of reliability and thoroughness could be well-tested when decision-makers consider your proposals and/or… Read more »
Students’ Medical Needs Result In Budget Shortfall
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County approved changes to the school system’s operating budget this week to address a $265,000 shortfall in student health services.On Wednesday, the Wicomico County Council approved a request from the Wicomico County Board of Education to transfer $265,000 from “Special Education” and “Other Instructional Costs” to “Student Health Services,” which… Read more »
Body Cams, Tasers Approved In Wicomico
SALISBURY – New body cameras and Tasers are expected to benefit the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office.On Wednesday, the Wicomico County Council approved the department’s request to authorize Axon Enterprise Inc. as a sole source vendor and to waive the formal competitive bidding process for the purchase of body cameras and Tasers at a cost to… Read more »