BERLIN — Berlin’s elected officials agree off-sale liquor should be available within town limits once again.That was the message sent unanimously by the Town Council Monday when it voted to support a proposed change to Worcester County’s liquor code.Berlin has been without off-sale liquor since September when the county’s Department of Liquor Control (DLC) decided… Read more »
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Seals Beginning To Show Up On Ocean City Beaches
OCEAN CITY — The first batch of migrating seals on the beaches in and around the resort were reported this week, providing an opportunity to remind curiosity seekers and photographers to observe and enjoy the annual visitors from a safe distance as they move through the area as part of their natural migration process.National Aquarium… Read more »
New Loan Program Gets Rave Reviews
SNOW HILL — Worcester County businesses are taking advantage of Video Lottery Terminal (VOLT) funding or using the program as a gateway into other options, according to a report by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC).John Hickman, director of SBDC at Salisbury University, briefed the county Local Development Council (LDC) this week on the success… Read more »
Snowy Owl Winter Irruption Not Showing Signs Of Ending Soon
ASSATEAGUE — The frequency and volume of snowy owl sightings throughout the local area and across much of the northeast in recent weeks have not abated and the phenomena is now being considered a once in a lifetime event.Through much of December and the early weeks of 2014, local residents and visitors to beaches in… Read more »
Solution To Md. Health Exchange Woes Debated
BERLIN — State lawmakers this week were nearly unanimous in their displeasure in the ongoing problems with the Maryland’s health care exchange, which has left thousands without promised affordable health insurance, but not all agree on the possible solutions.In October, the Maryland Health Insurance Plan (MHIP) and the state’s associated health care exchange were rolled… Read more »
Local Pet Supply Pantry Launched
WEST OCEAN CITY — Less than two months after stepping down amid some controversy after 37 years, former Worcester County Humane Society Director Kenille Davies is back in the game with Kenille’s Kupboard, a grassroots, non-profit organization aimed at providing for the needs of animals in the community.With the assistance of longtime Humane Society employee… Read more »
No Profanity Signs Discussed For Ocean City; Enforcement Concerns Raised
OCEAN CITY – City officials are currently exploring options, including looking to a neighboring resort for research, about new signage suggesting no profanity on the Boardwalk.The idea of posting “no profanity signs” on the Boardwalk was brought before the Police Commission this week. Commission members thought it was a creative concept, but the Ocean City… Read more »
Driver To Serve 18 Months In OC Hit-And-Run Case
SNOW HILL — A Salisbury woman charged in June with hit-and-run and leaving the scene of an accident after striking a 6-year-old girl on Baltimore Ave. following the annual Ravens Parade was sentenced last week to three years in jail with all but 18 months suspended, two years of probation after her release and a… Read more »
New Student Code Of Conduct Proposal Worries Commissioner
SNOW HILL — The removal of some “zero tolerance” discipline policies from schools statewide could become a reality by the end of the month, resulting in a mixed local reaction with the Worcester County Board of Education taking a generally positive view, while at least one County Commissioner has labeled the changes “scary”.A new, statewide… Read more »
Environmental Film Series Kicks Off In Berlin Jan. 30
BERLIN — Assateague Coastal Trust will be sponsoring a series of environmental film screenings during the first two months of 2014.Kicking off on Jan. 30 with a free film event at The Globe in Berlin, the series will continue on Feb. 21 with the 3rd Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival at Seacrets’ Morley Hall… Read more »