SNOW HILL — As part of an effort to make schools safer by addressing emotional issues in teens and young adults, the Worcester County Health Department is requesting $112,198 from the County Commission to bolster the current Crisis Response Team as well as add a new clinical social worker who would specialize in the high-risk… Read more »
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Officials Address Tourism, Liquor Shakeup Concerns
SNOW HILL — A cooperative effort to promote tourism between Worcester County and its municipalities was the common thread when Berlin, Pocomoke and Ocean Pines presented their grant requests this week to the County Commissioners.In terms of grant money, all three requested similar packages to what they received last year with Ocean Pines showing the… Read more »
City Seeking More Details On New Fire Service Accord
SALISBURY — Greater coordination with administration in renegotiating a Fire Service Agreement (FSA) with Wicomico County would be ideal, according to the Salisbury City Council.At the end of its work session Monday, the council forwarded a number of questions to city administration that they felt will paint them a clear picture of how to move… Read more »
Murder Accessory Bill Advances
BERLIN — A bill introduced in the General Assembly that would greatly enhance the penalties for accessory after the fact in a murder case, cruised out the House this week and is on its way to passage by the Senate.Delegate Mike McDermott (R-38B), who represents Worcester County and the lower shore, is among the eight… Read more »
Casino Revenue Drops Slightly
BERLIN — It was good news, bad news this week when the February revenue figures were released for the Casino at Ocean Downs.The Casino at Ocean Downs grossed just over $3.4 million in February, up from the $2.9 million recorded in January, which was the lowest one-month total in the history of the facility on… Read more »
Resort Area Quick To Bounce Back From Strong Winter Storm
OCEAN CITY — Despite high winds, pouring rain and heavy surf that pounded the region throughout much of Wednesday, the resort area was largely spared widespread damage and was relatively back to normal by Thursday morning.While the storm lived up to its hype in terms of temporary impacts in and around the resort area, it… Read more »
Gun Control Bill Nears Approval; Mathias, McDermott Oppose
BERLIN — Legislation making Maryland’s gun control laws among the toughest in the nation have moved closer to reality with the passage of the governor’s bill by the Senate and the House expected to soon follow suit.In the wake of the school shooting tragedy in Connecticut last December, Gov. Martin O’Malley introduced legislation in the… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Resort Area Quick To Bounce Back From Strong Winter Storm
OCEAN CITY — Despite high winds, pouring rain and heavy surf that pounded the region throughout much of Wednesday, the resort area was largely spared widespread damage and was relatively back to normal by Thursday morning.While the storm lived up to its hype in terms of temporary impacts in and around the resort area, it… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Commissioners Hear Proposal On School Resource Officers
SNOW HILL — Having law enforcement officers in every school will have the “greatest impact on school safety,” according to the Worcester County Board of Education, and officials asked the County Commission this week to consider funding them and several capital improvement projects aimed at evolving school security.While continuing improvements may be suggested in the… Read more »
OC Transportation Expenses, Grant Requests Outlined
OCEAN CITY – Although the state is struggling with transportation funding, sparking plans of a gas tax increase, the town is following the advice that it doesn’t hurt to ask and approved the application to apply for grants following a public hearing this week.At Monday’s meeting, a public hearing was held in regard to the… Read more »