NEWARK – Pay increases for teachers and bus contractors highlight the school system’s proposed $102 million budget for the coming year.The $102,343,405 fiscal year 2017 budget includes a STEP increase for more than half of the school system’s employees and a one percent increase for the remaining employees who are beyond the STEP scale.“Ninety percent… Read more »
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Legislative Digest, Hydraulic Clam Dredging A Hot Issue In Annapolis
OCEAN CITY – In this week’s legislative digest, the House of Delegates begins the “right to die” debate, a bill focused on the Coastal Bays aims to put the “hydraulic” back into clam dredging, a Senate bill aims to give municipalities a little more muscle to fight “blight” and the governor shows that he is a… Read more »
Spring Trade Expo To Feature Renown Economist, Speaker
OCEAN CITY — The equally entertaining and informative economist Anirban Basu, has been scheduled as a keynote speaker for next month’s 42nd Annual Ocean City Spring Trade Expo.Basu is chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., an economic and policy consulting firm in Baltimore. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan recently appointed him chair of the… Read more »
Cops On Buses Program Endorsed In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — After a continued dramatic decline in the number of incidents on the resort’s municipal buses, Ocean City officials this month endorsed a continuation of the successful “spot the cop” program.On Tuesday, the Ocean City Transportation Committee got an update on the successes of last year’s “spot the cop” program. For the last… Read more »
Former O.C. Jamboree Property Headed To Auction This Month
WEST OCEAN CITY — Following a federal court ruling this week, the long-shuttered O.C. Jamboree property in West Ocean City will be auctioned later this month while the former owner awaits trial for sexual solicitation of a minor and possessing child pornography.In December, the U.S. Bank filed a complaint in federal court seeking emergency injunctive… Read more »
OC Businessman Admits To Memorabilia Fraud Scheme
OCEAN CITY — A local restaurant owner charged late last week in an alleged $2.5 million counterfeit sports memorabilia scheme has reached a plea agreement that will include the forfeiture of certain real estate and other personal property, but it appears his resort business will not be included on the list.On Friday, Ocean City Brewing… Read more »
Legislative Digest: Governor Stresses Bi-Partisan Importance; Officials Talk Bomb Threat Bill
ANNAPOLIS – In this week’s legislative digest, Governor Larry Hogan presents his 2nd state of the state address to the Maryland General Assembly, Delegate Mary Beth Carozza is joined by local supporters and educators for her false bomb threat bill hearing, and legislation is introduced that would grant paid sick leave to more than a… Read more »
New Programs Redefine Traditional ‘Vo-Tech’
NEWARK — Vo-Tech isn’t what it used to be.That’s the message teachers and administrators at Worcester Technical High School are trying to share with students as they work to promote the facility’s growing list of programs.“Let’s face it,” said Caroline Bloxom, principal of Worcester Tech. “Your momma and daddy’s vo-tech school did not include programs… Read more »
Multiple Agencies Continue To Probe Bomb Threats; Police Balancing Public’s Desire To Know With Covert Investigation
BERLIN — With more bomb threats received by local schools across Delmarva, a multi-agency investigation by authorities continues with vigor, according to officials.On Wednesday afternoon, local, state and federal law enforcement agencies all along the east coast participated in a teleconference call to discuss the ongoing investigation. Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis said afterwards the… Read more »
Resort Planners Endorse Roof Pitch Change After Hearing
OCEAN CITY — After a spirited public hearing, Ocean City planners this week endorsed a proposed code amendment that would permit a change in roof pitch heights in zoned mobile home parks in the resort.The Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday held a public hearing on a proposed change to the code that would allow… Read more »