SALISBURY — The Wicomico County Narcotics Task Force last week announced the indictments of 71 suspects on various cocaine and other drug distribution charges, including six identified as kingpins, in what is being deemed one of the largest dealer round-ups in the county’s history.Last week, the Wicomico County Narcotics Task Force, a high intensity drug… Read more »
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Council President Looks Forward To 2013
OCEAN CITY – Although the election brought about significant changes for Ocean City, newly elected Council President Lloyd Martin is refusing to look back at the past but rather ahead in the town’s positive direction.On Nov. 6, the voters returned incumbents Mary Knight, Doug Cymek and Mayor Rick Meehan to the City Council and elected… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Fatal Accident On Route 50 Yesterday
BERLIN — A local man was killed yesterday in a two-vehicle accident along Route 50 at its intersection with Route 818, or Main Street extended, in Berlin late Wednesday morning.Shortly before noon on Wednesday, Berlin Police responded to a reported vehicle collision at Routes 50 and 818 where Main Street extends across Route 50. The… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Reassessment Shows North Worcester Property Values Still Declining
BERLIN — When north-end Worcester County property owners get their reassessment notices in the mail likely next week, most will see their values have continued to decline, but the level of decrease will likely not be as great as once anticipated.Assessments of real estate values in a north end of Worcester County, including Berlin, Ocean… Read more »
Casino Granted 24-Hour Request
BERLIN — While it could be several months before the Casino at Ocean Downs formalizes any plans to add table games, significant changes in the hours of operation, such as being open 24 hours a day on weekends and holidays, including New Year’s next week, are already in the offing after the state gaming commission… Read more »
Reassessment Shows North Worcester Property Values Still Declining
BERLIN — When north-end Worcester County property owners get their reassessment notices in the mail likely next week, most will see their values have continued to decline, but the level of decrease will likely not be as great as once anticipated.Assessments of real estate values in a north end of Worcester County, including Berlin, Ocean… Read more »
Business Owners Team Up For VW Bus Drop
OCEAN CITY — Unsatisfied with a traditional ball-drop to ring in the New Year, Oasis Bar and Grill in Whaleyville will be teaming up with Shorebilly Brewing to lower a holiday-themed Volkswagen bus from the sky on Dec. 31.According to Oasis owner Bobby Riccio, his bar organizes a New Year’s Eve celebration every winter and… Read more »
Synthetic Drugs, Scooter Changes Top Early Bills Filed In Annapolis
BERLIN — With the opening of the 2013 Maryland General Assembly now just two weeks away, nearly 150 pieces of legislation of local and state importance have already been pre-filed in advance of the session.The Maryland General Assembly reconvenes on Jan. 9, and before the 90-day session is over, state lawmakers will debate and ultimately… Read more »
Study Examines Discovery Center
POCOMOKE — A recent assessment by Salisbury University’s Business, Economic, and Community Outreach Network (BEACON) praised the Delmarva Discovery Center (DDC) in Pocomoke for the educational service it provides to the community. However, BEACON also highlighted some areas where the center should look to evolve, especially in regards to continued funding.“While it is clear that… Read more »
Sides React To Clean Water Act Lawsuit Verdict
BERLIN — When the dust settled after a U.S. District Court judge ruled late last week in favor of a Berlin farm family and Perdue over alleged pollution violations dating back to 2009, parties on both sides reacted in a variety of ways from joy and relief to disdain and angst.In March 2010, the New… Read more »