BERLIN – The Worcester County Library will not pursue plans for a new branch on a lot in downtown Pocomoke after learning the results of an environmental study.In a Worcester County Library Board of Trustees meeting this month, Director Jennifer Ranck announced the decision to forego the construction of a new Pocomoke branch on a… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2020
Obituaries – October 23, 2020
Alvin Philip (Popeye) WendlingOCEAN CITY — Al Wendling AKA “Popeye” or “Pop” Wendling, age 84, left this world to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Oct. 17, 2020 at Stansell House Coastal Hospice in Ocean Pines. He died of lung cancer related disease.He was born in East Baltimore on July 4, 1936 and was… Read more »
Cops & Courts – October 23, 2020
Couple Arrested For Hotel FracasOCEAN CITY — A Maryland couple was arrested on various charges last week after allegedly causing a scene at a midtown hotel.Around 11:50 p.m. last Thursday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were dispatched to a hotel at 66th Street to assist hotel staff with an eviction. The responding officers met… Read more »
Worcester Libraries Mulling Limited Reopening To Patrons
BERLIN – As the library works through the phases of its reopening plan, officials this week discussed when and how its branches would reopen to the public in a limited capacity.On Oct. 13, Library Director Jennifer Ranck presented the Worcester County Library Board of Trustees with an update on virtual programs, digital usage and services… Read more »
County’s Decision On Casino Property Significant
The Worcester County Commissioners made a major decision this week in approving a text amendment creating a casino entertainment district. It will be a vote leading to the transformation of the Ocean Downs Casino property on Route 589. It will also be a vote referred to often in the future when attorneys bring similar overlay… Read more »
Snow Hill Property Rezoning Request Approved
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners this month agreed to rezone 55 acres off Nassawango Road in Snow Hill.The commissioners voted unanimously earlier in October to approve a request to reclassify 55 acres of RP (Resource Protection) property as A-1 agricultural. The change brings the zoning classification in line with the use of the… Read more »
Berlin To Begin Providing Historic District Insights
BERLIN – A new practice at town hall will help ensure that homeowners are aware if their properties are within the town’s historic district.Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood shared plans this month for a system tied to utility billing to make sure new property owners were informed if their homes were within the town’s historic district.“I… Read more »
10th Annual Autumn Home Show, Art & Craft Fair Kicks Off Friday
OCEAN CITY — The 10th Annual Autumn Home & Condo Show and Art & Craft Fair returns this weekend to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street. Hours of operation for the events are Friday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 25, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.Attendees… Read more »
New Berlin Elected Officials Participate In Orientation
BERLIN – The town’s department heads shared their challenges and accomplishments with Berlin’s newly elected officials during an orientation this week.The director of each municipal department met with Mayor Zack Tyndall and Councilmembers Jay Knerr, Shaneka Nichols and Jack Orris — who were all elected this month — in an orientation session Wednesday.“This is a… Read more »
OC Water Operation Use Extended
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week approved a five-year extension for a north-end water taxi service.Two years ago, amid some opposition, the Mayor and Council approved a conditional use request allowing for a water taxi service based at a canal adjacent to the Food Lion shopping center near 118th Street. The council ultimately approved… Read more »