SALISBURY – The establishment of a Stormwater Utility fee passed on first reading this week with a long road of work ahead before being implemented by the beginning of 2015.An ordinance came before the City Council on first reading on Monday evening for the purpose of establishing a Stormwater Utility under the direction and supervision… Read more »
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Film Festival Features Afternoon, Evening Showings
OCEAN CITY — Tickets are selling fast for the 3rd Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival at Seacrets’ Morley Hall on Friday, Feb. 21.Admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door, so buy your tickets now and save money for what promises to be a cinematic symphony for the eyes and the soul,… Read more »
County, Berlin Differ Over Liquor Legislative Effort; County Votes To Oppose Private Liquor Store In Town
BERLIN — A push to allow private liquor retail sales in the town of Berlin is facing an uphill battle now that the Worcester County Commission has officially come out in opposition to the measure. The effort may not be dead in the water, however, as it has been endorsed by the Berlin Mayor and… Read more »
Hospital Helps Patient Celebrate Unique Milestone
SALISBURY — Ever wonder why donating blood is so important? Ashlynn Bruce can tell you.A Salisbury 5-year-old, Bruce celebrated a special day with her care team at Peninsula Regional Medical Center on Friday, Feb. 7 ─ her 100th blood transfusion. She has a condition, Diamond-Blackfan anemia, requiring frequent transfusions.“She had her first one at Peninsula… Read more »
Proposed Chicken Tax Caught Bond Company’s Attention
BERLIN — It appears a bill calling for a five-cent tax on every chicken raised in Maryland by farmers for the poultry industry does not have legs, so to speak, but its mere introduction could be having far-reaching impacts including the bond rating for Worcester County.Last week, Senator Richard Madaleno (D-Montgomery County) and Delegate Shane… Read more »
City Council Votes To Support Street Lighting Bills
OCEAN CITY – City officials voted this week to support proposed legislation that would enable Ocean City to purchase street lighting from Delmarva Power.At the conclusion of Tuesday afternoon’s Mayor and City Council work session, Mayor Rick Meehan brought forward the opportunity for the Town of Ocean City to endorse House Bill 729, “County and… Read more »
Four Beach Brawl Suspects Found Guilty, Three Get Jail Time
OCEAN CITY — Three of the four suspects arrested in July following a melee on the beach in Ocean City with police were found guilty this week of assault and other charges and received jail time for their roles during the incident while a fourth was fined and placed on probation.Trials resumed on Wednesday for… Read more »
DNR Head Criticized For ‘I Will Hurt You’ Comment
OCEAN CITY — A dust-up last week over perceived threatening comments, including “I will hurt you,” made by the acting secretary of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to the president of a watermen’s association has widened the rift between the state’s fishing regulatory agency and watermen across Maryland.DNR can change quotas or adjust seasons… Read more »
Annual Kennard River Run, Walk Adds Relay Event
SALISBURY — Registration is open for the 11th Annual Tim Kennard 10-Mile River Run and 5K Walk, scheduled 9 a.m. Sunday, March 2. New this year is a 10-mile team relay.Presented by Comcast, the run starts and finishes at Salisbury University’s Maggs Physical Activities Center. Free parking is available in the SU garage on Wayne… Read more »
Study Reveals OC Skate Park Usage In Advance Of Budget Talks; An Average Of 31 Skaters Per Day Reported In OC
OCEAN CITY – A preliminary meeting with the newly formed Skate Park Committee this week revealed usage data at the Ocean Bowl Skate Park in advance of this spring’s budget discussions.“Last year, the council looked at possibly closing the skate park during the week as a cost reduction for budgetary concerns. It was met with… Read more »