OCEAN CITY – City officials held off approving an increase in permit fees this week until a specific price is reached. In the meantime, the city is looking toward a more user-friendly online permitting process.During the fiscal year 2016 budget discussion, the Mayor and City Council requested a review of the permit fee structure in… Read more »
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Swiped Air Jordan Shoes Help Solve Downtown Burglary
OCEAN CITY — A Delmar man faces first-degree burglary and other charges this week after breaking into a downtown Ocean City condominium to party with friends and stealing an expensive pair of basketball shoes that ultimately helped identify him.Around 12:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Ocean City Police responded to the White Marlin condominiums on Somerset Street… Read more »
County To Hear From Companies On Possible Solar Field
BERLIN – The Worcester County Commissioners opted to postpone a presentation from an energy consulting firm so that it would coincide with a similar presentation later this month.Though the commissioners were scheduled to hear on Tuesday from representatives of CQI Associates, an energy management consultant, at the suggestion of Commissioner Joe Mitrecic they decided to… Read more »
Club’s 33rd Canyon Kick-Off In The Books
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 33rd Annual Canyon Kick-Off Tournament last weekend was a big success with 59 boats and hundreds of anglers filling out the leaderboard in several categories and collecting thousands in prize money.The Canyon Kick-Off, held each year on or around the Fourth of July weekend, is the first significant… Read more »
Appeals Court Upholds West OC Pier Variance Ruling
WEST OCEAN CITY — A West Ocean City property owner could get the green light to construct a 180-foot pier across marshland to a waterfront dock after a Maryland appeals court this week affirmed the granting of a special variance from state and county critical areas laws.In 2013, West Ocean City property owner Roy Schwalbach… Read more »
26th Annual Greek Festival Returns This Weekend
OCEAN CITY — The 26th Annual Greek Festival, where everyone is considered ”Greek”, will be held this weekend, July 10-13 at Ocean City’s Roland Powell Convention Center on 41th Street and Coastal Highway.Whether reliving Greek vacation memories or dreaming of a Greek adventure, this premier cultural event draws thousands of locals and visitors to enjoy… Read more »
County Health Agency Issues Reminders About Rabies; Rabid Raccoon Recently Killed In Berlin
BERLIN – A rabid raccoon in downtown Berlin served as proof of what health officials have been saying all along — the deadly disease can show up anywhere.“We never know where the next call’s going to come from,” said Janet Tull, rabies coordinator for the Worcester County Health Department.Tull said the county documented its sixth… Read more »
OPA Seeking More Information On Smart Meters
BERLIN – Ocean Pines residents want more information on smart meters before they see the electronic devices installed outside their homes.Several homeowners shared their worries regarding smart meters with the Ocean Pines Association’s elected officials during a board meeting last week. Concerns ranged from the health risks of the meters to the amount of control… Read more »
Snow Hill Looks To Familiar Face To Boost Town’s Viability
SNOW HILL – One of the key figures behind Berlin’s campaign to become America’s Coolest Small Town will be taking his talents south to Snow Hill.Michael Day, Berlin’s former economic development director, started working as a consultant for the Town of Snow Hill this week. According to Snow Hill Mayor Charlie Dorman, Day has been… Read more »
Council To Weigh Latest Pay Study Recommendations
OCEAN CITY – A Pay and Classification Study for Town of Ocean City employees recommended bringing about a quarter of the full-time work force up to the market minimum.On Tuesday afternoon, Management Advisory Group, Inc. (MAG) President Don Long came before the Mayor and City Council to present the results of a citywide Pay and… Read more »