OCEAN CITY — Delmarva Power this week announced a major high-voltage transmission line installation project is scheduled to begin in mid-town Ocean City early next year along Coastal Highway.The $5 million project is designed to improve electric service reliability in Ocean City and throughout Worcester County and Sussex County in Delaware. The proposal includes rebuilding… Read more »
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New Comfort Station Bids Opened; Roof For District Court Ahead
OCEAN CITY – City Manager David Recor presented the Mayor and City Council with a lengthy list of business items in need for approval this week.During the presentation, Recor he hinted it may be more productive to simply add a consent agenda to future legislative sessions to approve such items with one vote. The following… Read more »
State Warns Of Storm Scams
OCEAN CITY — In the wake of Hurricane Sandy and this week’s Nor’easter, the state’s Attorney General is warning citizens to take steps to protect themselves from scam artists and con men looking to take advantage of those in vulnerable situations.Sandy passed through the area two weeks ago, downing trees, blowing off roofs and siding,… Read more »
Sandy Called ‘An Elbow To The Ribs For Us On Delmarva’
SNOW HILL — Early estimates for exactly how much damage Hurricane Sandy wreaked in Worcester County are positive, though officials acknowledge that certain spots in the area were hit harder than others.“Most of the county infrastructure was left with little or no significant damage,” Emergency Services Director Teresa Owens told the County Commissioners Wednesday.According to… Read more »
Casino Leader Talks Expansion Plan’s Potential
OCEAN CITY — Hours after voters across Maryland approved an expansion of gambling in the state including table games, Casino at Ocean Downs General Manager Joe Cavilla was already talking about an expansion at the gaming facility on Route 589 near Ocean Pines.On Tuesday, a majority of the state’s electorate approved Question 7, a referendum… Read more »
Entrepreneur Award Presented
SALISBURY – Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc. (MCE) has announced that its inaugural Palmer Gillis Entrepreneur of the Year Award winner has been present4ed to Pete Roskovich, owner of Adams Ribs and Black Diamond Catering in Fruitland.The award was created to recognize the entrepreneurial spirit, outstanding accomplishments and sheer determination of local entrepreneurs who own and… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Mayor: Public Will Notice Major Change With New Council
OCEAN CITY – Mayor Rick Meehan cruised to re-election on Tuesday and is excited by how the voters structured the new City Council.For the first time as mayor, which he became in 2006, Meehan was opposed, this year by Nick Campagnoli. However, he succeeded to gain his post once again with 2,238 votes compared to… Read more »
Resort Noise Rules Tightened
OCEAN CITY – Following another summer of noisy problem properties, the Noise Board has proposed amendments to move toward a more peaceful community in the future.Ocean City Noise Control Board Chairman Brett Wolf came before the Mayor and City Council on Monday to recommend several amendments to Town Code regarding noise.“We are here asking for… Read more »
Salisbury Looks To Formalize Internet Usage Rules
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council is moving forward this week with creating a new Internet use policy as well as a more specific policy to address the addition of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to the city.For roughly a decade, Salisbury has operated without an Internet use policy because it was not responsible for… Read more »
Owners Aim To Simplify Dining With Delivery Service
OCEAN CITY – With the cold weather settling in, Just Deliveries will bring your meal to you. Just place your order with them and any craving can be satisfied whether, it’s Chinese in front of the TV or buckets of chicken for your next football get together.Just Deliveries, LLC owners Jennifer Judd and Dawn James… Read more »