SALISBURY — One week after an ordinance was introduced calling for tightening the rental property occupancy regulations, Salisbury Mayor Jim Ireton, Jr. this week lit up the agency charged with enforcing the policy over a perceived bending of the rules.Last week, Salisbury’s Department of Neighborhood Services proposed an Occupancy Enforcement Policy due to an increase… Read more »
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Judge Rules For Boardwalk Brewery In ‘Shorebilly’ Case
OCEAN CITY — A federal judge last week ruled in favor of an Ocean City brewery in a civil suit over the use of the word “Shorebilly” but before the ink was barely dry on the opinion, the plaintiff filed an appeal this week.In August 2013, Teal Bay Alliances, a resort-based retailer that markets and… Read more »
Three Teens Charged In Berlin Vandalism Case
BERLIN – Three area teenagers are facing a number of charges following the vandalism spree that left more than 30 vehicles and several buildings damaged in downtown Berlin.Police on Tuesday charged two juveniles from Ocean Pines and Jordan Alexandria Denton, 18, of Ocean City, with malicious destruction after dozens of vehicles were found covered in… Read more »
WOC Community Unveiling Planned
WEST OCEAN CITY — Lennar will unveil its latest luxury townhome community, Seaside Village overlooking Sinepuxent Bay in West Ocean City.The ribbon cutting will be followed by festivities in the newly decorated model on Friday, Feb. 13 at 4 p.m., the public is invited to tour the community, learn about Lennar and enjoy complimentary refreshments…. Read more »
OCFD Service, Recognition Awards Presented At Event
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Fire Department last weekend recognized many of its members for their commitment and service to the community throughout 2014 with a special awards ceremony on Saturday.The OCFD held its 2nd Annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony at the Holiday Inn on 66th Street on Saturday. The celebration included naming the… Read more »
NRP Aggressive With Winter Striper Season Enforcement
OCEAN CITY — A robust winter rockfish season off the coast of Ocean City resulted in an aggressive, record-setting enforcement effort by the state and its federal counterparts, Department of Natural Resources officials announced this month.Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) officers checked a record number of recreational and commercial anglers for potentially illegal striper fishing… Read more »
Ocean City Mulls Changes To Inlet Parking Lot Booths
OCEAN CITY – After evaluating backups at the Inlet Parking lot, the Transportation Commission is recommending a reconfiguration of the exit booths.In 2010, the town switched from having four attended cash/credit pay-to-exit booths at the Inlet Parking Lot to three attended cash/credit booths and one unattended credit card only booth.“We went to a credit card… Read more »
Area Nominees In Running For Annual Industry Awards
OCEAN CITY — The Restaurant Association of Maryland (RAM) on Wednesday announced the nominees that qualified as finalists for its annual Stars of the Industry Awards, recognizing the best in hospitality around the state in a variety of categories and the resort again is well represented on the list.RAM officials announced the finalists for its… Read more »
County, Royal Plus Enter MOU For Ebola Services
SNOW HILL — County officials this month approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Royal Plus to provide remediation and containment services if and when there was ever a confirmed case of Ebola in Worcester.While the furor over the Ebola outbreak worldwide and its eventual arrival in the U.S. late last year has died down… Read more »
Fears Surround WCDC Work Program’s Future
BERLIN – Three times Ron Mehrling tried to retain a job in the local community.Three times he was let go.“The employer doesn’t want to be bothered with someone with a disability,” said Carol Mehrling, Ron’s mother.A traumatic brain injury more than two decades ago left Mehrling, now 48, with memory issues and occasional seizures. His… Read more »