OCEAN CITY – A month before his son was to be born, Craig Lynch started thinking about the future. He decided life insurance would be a prudent step to ensure his family would be provided for if something happened to him.He ran into an unexpected hurdle when he failed the physical. Doctors informed Lynch he… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Worcester County officials have reported bleak revenue projections as the county prepares to begin its annual budget process.Finance Officer Phil Thompson told the Worcester County Commissioners laset Thursday that property tax revenue was still down and that the county’s budget stabilization funds were nearly depleted.“Clearly you have a daunting task ahead of… Read more »
BERLIN — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan this week announced his own “enhanced” version of a Phosphorous Management Tool (PMT), an initiative to limit the amount of chicken litter used as fertilizer on farms across the state, which is less onerous then that of his predecessor.While few would argue with the need to eliminate pollutants from… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week approved the construction of a plaza to complement the dolphin sculpture planned for a base of the Route 90 Bridge.Last year, the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) and its Public Art Committee proposed a plan for an elaborate dolphin sculpture just south of Route 90. In 2002, the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Assawoman Bay Brewing Co. received the green light last week to become a separate entity from Shallow Waters Restaurant and move forward as a wholesale distributor.On Feb. 18, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing to review the request of the existing Assawoman Bay Brewing Co. to receive a Conditional… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The full Mayor and COuncil last week got a look at the Ocean City Police Department’s 2014 Annual Report, and the news was generally good with a 3-percent reduction in overall crime.Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro last Thursday presented the highlights of the department’s 2014 annual report to the Mayor and… Read more »
BERLIN – “It’s tragic. It’s home-wrecking. It’s life-altering.”That’s how Worcester County Deputy Health Officer Andrea Mathias describes heroin, the drug now deemed an epidemic in Maryland and across much of the country. She says what makes heroin such a problem is the speed with which it creates addicts.“You can experiment with marijuana and alcohol for… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — For 41 years, the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association (OCHMRA) has brought together hospitality industry buyers and sellers for its annual Trade Expo.On March 8 and 9, the OCHMRA welcomes the return of many loyal exhibitors and showcases new and emerging companies, products and trends. Hospitality professionals from many industry sectors will have… Read more »
BERLIN – School system officials are hoping a new task force will help curb social media issues in local schools.Following recent controversy surrounding social media use by students at Stephen Decatur High School, Superintendent Jerry Wilson has created a social media task force to study and report on the issues generated through students’ use of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Among other special events on its regular consent agenda, the Mayor and Council last week approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Delmarva Irish American Club that will continue to produce the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade for the next three years and beyond.Earlier this year, the Delmarva Irish American Club… Read more »