OCEAN CITY — In a report released this week by a major regional real estate company, home sales and a variety of other indicators showed positive trends through August for Worcester, Wicomico and the entire Eastern Shore, providing further evidence the sluggish economy and housing market continue to improve. Long and Foster this week released… Read more »
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Business Owner Killed In West OC Hit-And-Run; Suspect Fled Scene, Still Not Apprehended
WEST OCEAN CITY — Maryland State Police this week confirmed the victim in the fatal hit-and-run pedestrian accident on Friday was a West Ocean City resident and the owner and operator of Boardwalk retail stores. MSP officials on Tuesday identified the victim in the fatal hit-and-run accident on Route 50 near its intersection at Elm… Read more »
Council Agrees To Pull Back Berlin Park Ordinance; Staff Comments Annoy Councilman
BERLIN — A new ordinance for park rules and regulations in Berlin is headed back to the drawing board for some tweaks after a lively discussion, including one elected official reminding staff members their job is to carry out policy dictated by the council. During the public hearing on a new ordinance, which creates new… Read more »
Council Approves Rivers Edge PILOT Accord Request
SALISBURY – The Rivers Edge Apartments and Studio for the Arts project was granted an additional boost this week, as the City Council approved an agreement that will knock off $9,000 in taxes each year. Late last month, River Edge Apartments LLC requested a payment in the lieu of taxes (PILOT) concept on the upcoming… Read more »
Freeman To Hold Off Stage Series
SELBYVILLE – The Joshua M. Freeman Foundation and The Freeman Stage at Bayside will be presenting three unique performances this fall as part of the 2013 Off Stage Series. The Off Stage Series will include Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Julie Fowlis’ Music of the Scottish Isles, and the Washington National Opera’s Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program. The… Read more »
Wicomico To Hold Hearing On Morris Mill Public Water Issue
SALISBURY – The Wicomico County Council voted this month to move the possibility of installing a public water supply in the Morris Mill area to address polluted water supply to a public hearing. In 2012, Trichloroethylene (TCE) was detected in polluting well water of Morris Mill area residents. According to the Maryland Department of Environment… Read more »
Worcester Ad Campaign To Feature Professional Boarder
OCEAN CITY – Two-time U.S. National Pro Tour Bodyboarding Champion Brian Stoehr, 34, has made a name for himself on a national level and will now be taking on a new task of promoting Worcester County and everything it has to offer. “I was asked to be the spokesperson for Worcester County … I think… Read more »
High Court Sends Former Chamber Director’s Case Back To Worcester
SNOW HILL — In a case that appears to be never going away, Maryland’s highest court this week upheld an appeal filed by the former Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce executive director over thousands of dollars in attorney fees and other costs associated with litigating a dispute dating back over five years. In April… Read more »
City Passes Downtown Development Incentives
SALISBURY – An incentive to tempt developers to the downtown Salisbury area by reducing or eliminating capacity fees received its final approval this week after making multiple rounds through the City Council’s dais. Following many discussions during work and legislative sessions, an ordinance in second reading to eliminate or reduce water or sewer charges for… Read more »
School Board Fills Academic Officer Post
SNOW HILL — The Worcester County Board of Education announced during its September meeting that Dr. John Quinn has been appointed to fill the recently-created role of Chief Academic Officer (CAO). “Dr. Quinn brings a strong, professional background to Worcester County,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jerry Wilson at the meeting. “He has served as… Read more »