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 »
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 »
OCEAN CITY — With a big crowd on hand on a picture-perfect late June morning, a total of seven fully-rehabbed sea turtles were released from the beach at 40th Street and returned to their ocean home.The National Aquarium’s Animal Care and Rescue Center, in cooperation with allied agencies from other mid-Atlantic states, on Monday released… Read more »
BERLIN – The House of Delegates District 38C seat is up for grabs Tuesday, as four Republicans look to win the seat currently held by Mary Beth Carozza.With Carozza’s decision to challenge Senator Jim Mathias for his seat, the race is wide open and will be decided in next Tuesday’s primary since no Democrat filed… Read more »
BERLIN – Four Republicans are looking to become the next sheriff of Worcester County, replacing long-time Sheriff Reggie Mason upon his retirement this fall.Scott Bernal of Ocean City is a retired detective with the Ocean City Police Department. He spent 27 years with the OCPD working in narcotics, the patrol division and the criminal investigation… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The historic Trimper’s Rides amusement park is celebrating its 125th anniversary this summer and will be recognized for the accomplishment this weekend by a national historical association.Trimper’s, which opened in 1893 with a pair of hotels and a handful of amusements in the fledgling seaside town of Ocean City, is one of… Read more »
BERLIN – Interim State’s Attorney Bill McDermott wants to remove the temporary title next week, while Wicomico prosecutor Kris Heiser hopes to return to her home county and become its top law enforcement professional.Republicans McDermott and Heiser will square off in the Republican primary election next Tuesday after months of campaigning.McDermott was named interim state’s… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Some of the beaches in Ocean City could become a little more accessible for those with disabilities or even for parents with small children in strollers with the rollout of a new dune crossing system implemented in certain areas.The town is partnering with the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on a… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Pending litigation, possible legislation and a potential olive branch of sorts were topics of discussion this week as Ocean City and Worcester County continued their long-standing battle over the tax differential issue.Worcester County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic, who represents Ocean City, on Monday presented his quarterly report to the Mayor and Council on… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Plans for a shopping plaza at the foot of the Route 50 bridge are expected to move forward following approval of a sewer allocation request this week.On Tuesday the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously to grant a request for nine EDUs (equivalent dwelling units) to Hooper’s Shopping Plaza. The proposed 17,350-square-foot development,… Read more »