SNOW HILL – Talk of school construction dominated a discussion intended to focus on setting a public hearing date for Worcester County’s capital improvement plan.While they did set a public hearing date of Feb. 3 for the capital improvement plan, the Worcester County Commissioners took the opportunity to question school construction costs included in the… Read more »
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Three Eagle Watch Events Planned For January
SNOW HILL – Area residents will have a rare opportunity to appreciate America’s national animal in its natural environment this month as Pocomoke River State Park hosts three Eagle Watch events.As it has for several years, Pocomoke River State Park will offer three Eagle Watch dates this month. They are scheduled for Jan. 17, 24… Read more »
More Child Sex Abuse Charges Filed
WEST OCEAN CITY — A West Ocean City business owner had additional charges filed against him this week after two more child sex abuse victims came forward with information about alleged incidents several years ago.On Dec. 3, Worcester County Bureau of Investigation (WCBI) detectives began an investigation into a suspected online child solicitation case in… Read more »
Man Gets One Year In Jail For 11th DUI Arrest
SNOW HILL — A Selbyville man, characterized by prosecutors this week as “perhaps the most dangerous driver” in Worcester County, was found guilty of driving while impaired this week and sentenced to one year in jail for his 11th drunk-driving arrest.A Worcester County Circuit Court jury deliberated for about a half an hour on Wednesday… Read more »
OC Council Stops Short Of Boardwalk Smoking Ban; Designated Beach Sites Proposed
OCEAN CITY – While the Mayor and City Council are in agreement to move forward with designated smoking areas on the beach, no conclusion has been reached as far as the Boardwalk.This week the Mayor and City Council continued discussion to restrict smoking to designated areas on the beach and adjacent to the Boardwalk.City Manager… Read more »
Parent Input Sought On School Calendar Options
BERLIN – Parents of students in Worcester County’s public schools have one more week to share their thoughts on proposed calendars for the coming school year.The school system has released three potential calendar options. Students, parents and staff have until Friday, Jan. 16 to provide their input before the proposals are presented to the Worcester… Read more »
Touch Screen Votes No More For Md.
SNOW HILL — With the 2014 mid-term election in the books and preparations for the 2016 General Election already underway, voters in the state will have to adjust to another change in the voting system the next time around.Late last month, the State of Maryland inked a $28 million-plus contract with a Nebraska company to… Read more »
Breastfeeding Mom, Casino Differ On Why She Had To Leave
BERLIN – The story of a Pennsylvania woman who says she was kicked out of the Casino at Ocean Downs for breastfeeding her infant has gone viral.Proponents of breastfeeding have swamped the Casino at Ocean Downs’ Facebook page with comments in support of Alanna Panas, a Pennsylvania mother who says she was forced to leave… Read more »
Man Gets One Year In Jail For 11th DUI Arrest
SNOW HILL — A Selbyville man, characterized by prosecutors this week as “perhaps the most dangerous driver” in Worcester County, was found guilty of driving while impaired this week and sentenced to one year in jail for his 11th drunk-driving arrest.A Worcester County Circuit Court jury deliberated for about a half an hour on Wednesday… Read more »
When Rebuilt, Berlin Library Will Relocate To Nearby Site Purchased By County For $430K
BERLIN – Planning is underway for a new Berlin library to be built on Harrison Avenue.Mark Thomas, director of the Worcester County Library, said land for the new building has been purchased and an architect has started putting together details of the building and its features.“It’s the basic planning of the building and where it… Read more »