SNOW HILL — A former drug “kingpin”, who returned to Worcester County in June and was promptly arrested for battling with cops over two decades after being indicted as one of the central figures in a major cocaine distribution ring, pleaded guilty last week in Circuit Court to second-degree assault and was sentenced to 90… Read more »
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Casino Shows Modest Gains in November
BERLIN- Maryland Lottery officials this week released the revenue figures for November revealing the Casino at Ocean Downs continues to make modest gains, while the results were mixed for the state’s other two operating facilities.The Casino at Ocean Downs generated $3.3 million in November, representing an increase of about $213,147, or around seven percent, over… Read more »
Berlin Okay With ‘Septic Bill’
BERLIN — Adopting a tier map as part of the much talked about “Septic Bill” should allow Berlin more control over expansion and town limit definition than ever before, according to state officials.“That’s probably the most leverage that the municipalities have ever had as far as protecting the integrity of your designated growth areas,” Maryland… Read more »
Berlin Excited To Utilize $50K From Legacy Grant
BERLIN — Approximately $50,000 in Community Legacy Grant funding was awarded to Berlin this month from the state Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).The money will most likely be used for warehouse-to-office retail conversions and façade improvements, with officials hoping to look into land acquisition with DHCD grants next year.To date, Berlin has received… Read more »
Assateague Foal Naming Contest Nears End
ASSATEAGUE — The clock is ticking on a unique opportunity for a holiday gift as an auction for the naming rights of a wild foal born on Assateague last spring is set to expire early next week.Each year, the Assateague Island Alliance auctions the naming rights to a foal born in the Assateague Island National… Read more »
AGH Honors Foundation Chair For Service
BERLIN – The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation held its annual membership breakfast this month at Fager’s Island in Ocean City to elect the members of the Class of 2013.The foundation’s officers will be Chair Laura Deeley Bren, Vice Chair Todd Ferrante, Secretary Christopher Hoen and Treasurer Phillip C. Houck. Re-elected foundation Board members include Commissioner… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Assateague Foal Naming Contest Nears End
ASSATEAGUE — The clock is ticking on a unique opportunity for a holiday gift as an auction for the naming rights of a wild foal born on Assateague last spring is set to expire early next week.Each year, the Assateague Island Alliance auctions the naming rights to a foal born in the Assateague Island National… Read more »
Salisbury Cable Rates Likely Heading Up
SALISBURY – Cable rates in Salisbury could be headed up in the near future.The only other business on the City Council’s legislative agenda this week besides a consent agenda and the presentation of this past fiscal year’s audit was a resolution to approve the calculation of Maximum Permitted Rates for limited basic service and regulated… Read more »
Ocean City Honors, Thanks Long-Time Employee
OCEAN CITY – The city recognized this week Deputy Fire Marshal Jack Hastings’ retirement after 24 years of service in that capacity and 47 as a town employee.“You may or may not know but he has invested interest in Ocean City at an early age, he attended elementary school here,” Deputy Chief Fire Marshal David… Read more »
Major Changes Planned For OC Fire Department Buildings
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) has received the go-ahead to move into the next phases of the renovation on the headquarters building downtown and the complete rebuild of Station 4 uptown.The first request before the Mayor and City Council this week was for approval to contract an architect, Design Atlantic, for… Read more »