OCEAN CITY – What was feared for High Tide Music Festival came true this week as Founders Entertainment announced the cancelation of the event until further notice. Tom Russell of Founders Entertainment approached the Mayor and City Council on Monday evening saying he wished it was on better terms. Russell began by stating, over the… Read more »
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Driver Charged in WOC Hit-and-Run
WEST OCEAN CITY — A local elderly woman, who was confirmed last month as a person of interest in connection with a hit-and-run accident involving a pedestrian on Route 611, was charged last week with negligent driving. Around 5:45 p.m. on Nov. 16, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Route 611… Read more »
Mikulski Shore Tour Includes OC Stop
OCEAN CITY- U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski’s three-stop Eastern Shore jobs tour this week included a visit with resort business leaders to discuss, among other things, the J-1 visa that allows so many foreign students to work in Ocean City during the summer season. Mikulski on Monday toured several locations across the Lower Shore including a… Read more »
With 2014 Session Looming, Minimum Wage Hike Issue Resurfaces
OCEAN CITY- With the opening of the 2014 Maryland General Assembly session just about a month away, there have been discussions already about some of the potential issues that will directly impact the local area including an anticipated bill that would, if passed, raised the minimum wage across the state. Last year, a bill introduced… Read more »
Jingle Bell Mingle Shines Light On OC Shopping
OCEAN CITY – Local businesses are joining together to kick off the 1st Annual Jingle Bell Mingle event and are offering specials to help raise awareness that shopping is still alive in Ocean City during the holidays. Jingle Bell Mingle will take place on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Start your holiday… Read more »
Kayak Concession Approved For OC Park
OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council approved a number of items in one fell swoop this week with a lengthy consent agenda. This week in the briefs a Half Marathon Series, a Kayak Concession at Northside Park, the transportation department’s Drug & Alcohol Policy and an OC TriRunning event were all approved as… Read more »
Flood Plain Map Revisions Raise Concerns
SNOW HILL- As the date for revisions of Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) approaches in Worcester, the County Commissioners are doubling-down on keeping property owners in the loop, fearing that the issue isn’t entirely understood by most residents. “I’m concerned that some of those folks might not get the message and really not know that… Read more »
Morris Mill Petition Falls Short; Public Water Extension Advances
SALISBURY – A petition to bring the Morris Mill Urban Service District to a vote has failed, and the Urban Service Commission’s decision to bring a public water supply to the area of Morris Mill and Coulborne Woods by February 2016 is moving forward. Council President Matt Holloway began Tuesday evening’s legislative session announcing the… Read more »
OC Police Explore Body Found In W.Va. As Possible Link To Cold Homicide Case
OCEAN CITY — Nearly eight years after a Virginia man was reportedly murdered in his family’s Ocean City condominium, the victim’s remains have never been found and the case remains an active investigation, although a potential lead was unveiled last week with the discovery of the remains of a Hispanic man loosely matching the description… Read more »
Wicomico Mulls Hiring Attorney
SALISBURY –The Wicomico County Council became divided this week over the introduction of re-establishing an Assistant County Attorney, and the position’s associated funding. This week, County Attorney Edgar Baker brought forward the introduction of a legislative bill for the Wicomico County Council to consider an act to amend the County Classification and Pay Plan by… Read more »