SNOW HILL — A Berlin teen charged in May for his role in the death of another teen during an altercation pleaded guilty on Tuesday to second-degree murder and now awaits his fate pending a pre-sentence investigation.Around 6:15 p.m. last May 20, Berlin Police responded to a wooded area behind an apartment complex near Route… Read more »
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Hundreds Attend Offshore Wind Hearing In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — The detriments and merits of super-sized wind turbines offshore were the subject of Saturday’s five-hour-plus public hearing, which ended with state officials mulling a re-opening of an evidentiary hearing on the proposed projects.In December, the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) issued an order opining the proposed changes in wind turbine heights for… Read more »
OCPD Reports Drop In Applicants For 2020 Season
OCEAN CITY – As the Ocean City Police Department prepares for the upcoming summer season, Police Chief Ross Buzzuro shared his recruitment concerns this week.On Monday, Buzzuro presented the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on recruitment efforts for seasonal officers and public safety aides.“We have seen a dropoff in candidates,” he said, “about… Read more »
Resort Weighs Relaxed Fees, Incentives To Grow Residential Base
OCEAN CITY — Encouraging more year-round residents to make the resort their home by relaxing some of the fees associated with new construction or creating other incentives was the subject of debate this week with a decision made to continue pursuing a program.For several years, the Mayor and Council have heard concerns from property owners… Read more »
Wicomico Opts For Post-Labor Day School Start Date
SALISBURY – The school board voted this week to approve an amended calendar for the 2020-2021 academic year after receiving more than 1,600 responses from the community.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Board of Education approved on second reading a 2020-2021 school calendar for that will begin the academic year on Sept. 8 and end the… Read more »
Bank’s Downtown Branch Donation Will Help Expand OC Museum’s Exhibit Space
OCEAN CITY – Efforts to transform a historic downtown building into a museum will move forward thanks to the generosity of a local bank.On Dec. 31, the Bank of Ocean City closed its branch on the corner of Dorchester Street and South Baltimore Avenue. But instead of having the historic building sit empty, officials are… Read more »
Showell School’s Year Cut Short For Demolition Work
BERLIN – Showell Elementary School will end the school year early to allow for demolition of the existing facility and preparation of the new school.A waiver from the state will allow Showell Elementary to end the school year on Friday, June 5. The last day at Worcester County’s other schools is set for June 16.“I… Read more »
Ocean Pines Seeks Lawsuit Dismissal
SNOW HILL – The Ocean Pines Association is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit filed regarding its failure to hold a referendum.On Jan. 10, attorneys for the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit initiated by resident Slobodan Trendic. The legal case was filed against OPA and its board members in November… Read more »
Sides Continue Battle In Year-Round Occupancy Case
SNOW HILL – The legal dispute regarding occupancy at White Horse Park continues to move ahead.On Jan. 7, a Worcester County Circuit Court judge granted a request from White Horse Park’s board of directors to intervene in the lawsuit filed against Worcester County by some permanent residents of the park. The board’s attorney subsequently filed… Read more »
Berlin Officials Continue Short-Term Rental Talks
BERLIN – Short-term rentals again dominated discussion at a meeting of the Berlin Planning Commission.The commission, which met Wednesday, was presented with a letter from the Coastal Association of Realtors outlining concerns with short-term rental regulations being drafted by town staff. Planning Director Dave Engelhart, however, stressed the ordinance was still being developed. He said… Read more »