FENWICK ISLAND – With business owners now being required to have recycling collected by state law, Fenwick Island is exploring the best way to have commercial properties comply. During last Friday afternoon’s Town Council meeting, Town Manager Merritt Burke brought to the council’s attention a new state law that will mandate all commercial businesses in… Read more »
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Performing Arts Center Opening Event Set For Holiday Weekend
OCEAN CITY –The new Performing Arts Center at the convention center is right on schedule with a kickoff performance in the works to celebrate the auditorium’s grand opening. At Monday evening’s Mayor and City Council meeting, Tourism Commission Chair Councilwoman Mary Knight reported during a Tourism Commission meeting earlier in the month Roland E. Powell… Read more »
Jewelers Offering Holiday ‘Let It Snow’ Campaign
OCEAN CITY – “Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow,” Park Place Jewelers customers are singing as the business has made a pledge to refund purchases made up to Christmas Eve if it snows an inch on New Year’s Day. Park Place Jewelers is currently running a new promotion, “Let it Snow and… Read more »
November Service Calls Jump In OC
OCEAN CITY – Although an increase was reported in calls for service to the Ocean City Police Department in November, the majority of calls were officer initiated, continuing a recent trend. At Monday’s Police Commission meeting, Police Chief Ross Buzzuro reported November’s total calls for service, including traffic stops, business checks and assistance to citizens,… Read more »
Berlin Council News In Brief
BERLIN — At this week’s Berlin Mayor and Council meeting a contract with EA Engineering received a significant extension, a “paper road” was closed near Stephen Decatur Park and a report was given regarding a leak under Williams Street.Stormwater Contract Increase An additional $45,000 was added to the town’s contract with EA Engineering this week… Read more »
Salisbury Council News In Brief
SALISURY – The City Council this week approved Comcast’s rates for 2014, two lease renewals with the Tri-County Council for a Shore Transit bus stop and the establishment of a mechanical fee.New Cable Rates Accepted The council voted 3-0, with Councilwoman Terry Cohen and Councilwoman Shanie Shields absent, to approve a Resolution to accept the… Read more »
Berlin Not Concerned With General Fund Dip
BERLIN — A slight dip in the General Fund balance has still left Berlin in a “healthy” financial position, according to the town’s annual audit that was discussed at this week’s Mayor and Council meeting Monday. As of the end of the fiscal year, Berlin’s general fund balance is sitting at $7,088,135, with a little… Read more »
Utility Explains Pole Project, Addresses OC Council Concerns
OCEAN CITY – Delmarva Power and Light (DP&L) officials came before the Mayor and Council this week to address concerns over the changes being made to the utility poles along Coastal Highway. Last month Ocean City Council members echoed concerns being heard in the community over the aesthetics of the new utility poles DP&L has… Read more »
Police Seek Hit-And-Run Shoplifter
WEST OCEAN CITY — Local law enforcement agencies on Wednesday continue to look for a shoplifter who struck a Marshalls store employee with his vehicle during an attempt to flee the scene at the White Marlin Mall in West Ocean City on Tuesday. On Tuesday, the Maryland State Police and the Worcester County Bureau of… Read more »
New Charges Pending In OC Manslaughter Case
SNOW HILL — Charges of manslaughter and assault were temporarily dropped this week against a West Ocean City man in the death of his longtime friend, but new charges will be filed including the original counts along with a few lesser offenses. George Doran Nottingham, 48, of West Ocean City, was scheduled to appear for… Read more »