BERLIN — Of the three available positions on the Berlin Mayor and Council, only one is being challenged in the upcoming election.Consequently, Berlin Mayor Gee Williams has been re-elected as has long-time Berlin Councilman Elroy Brittingham.Councilwoman Lisa Hall, who represents District II, will have to defend her seat on the council come Oct. 9. Hall… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — In an exclusive interview on Saturday, Greg DeMarco, an Ocean City property owner since 2001 and a seven-year town employee in the parks department, said the public needs to know the reasons the city’s general employees want to unionize.Earlier this year, the town’s general employees — essentially all those not linked to… Read more »
SNOW HILL — In the works for months, the Delmarva Discovery Center’s (DDC) “Stars, Soul, and Rock and Roll” fundraising event is set to kickoff this Saturday, Sept. 15.Built around a tropical theme, the event will take place at the Nassawango Country Club in Snow Hill on the banks of the Pocomoke River and will… Read more »
SALISBURY — Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County will hold its third annual signature fund raising event, Chefs for Habitat, at Dove Pointe on Mt. Hermon Road in Salisbury on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 6-10 p.m.Eight of the shore’s most talented chefs will prepare samplings of their signature dishes. Black Diamond will complement the servings… Read more »
SNOW HILL — The Worcester County Commission this week gave final approval to an application from Ocean Downs to establish the Ocean Downs Sanitary Services Area and bringing the casino onto the Ocean Pines Water and Sewer network.While the move will mean the elimination of septic systems, an environmental plus, and leave room for further… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The Cricket Center has initiated an “Enough Abuse” campaign to educate the community on child abuse and ways to help.The Cricket Center is the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) of Worcester County, which is a one-stop safe and friendly place where children who are victims of abuse can tell their story and get… Read more »
BERLIN — The August revenue numbers for the Casino at Ocean Downs and Maryland’s two other operating casinos were released this week and while the news was mixed for the most part, the Berlin facility enjoyed another strong month after setting a record in July.As the campaigning for the referendum on expanded gambling in Maryland… Read more »
SNOW HILL — An attempt by one Worcester County Commissioner to delay a controversial zoning change in Ocean Pines was quickly shot down, leading to frustration and the expectation that the matter will move to the courtroom.“I was frustrated … they really did shut me down,” said Commissioner Judy Boggs.Representing Ocean Pines, Boggs was a… Read more »
BERLIN — With one reported human case of West Nile Virus reported in Worcester County and over a dozen more across the state including one fatality, local health officials this week continued to advise residents to take measures to protect themselves from the mosquito-borne illness and at least one community has ramped up its spraying… Read more »
SALISBURY — In an attempt to keep Salisbury competitive in retaining police officers, City Council members agreed this week that, if Mayor Jim Ireton chooses to advance a budget amendment Monday night, they will be willing to consider granting a $650,000 annual boost to the Salisbury Police Department (SPD) budget to raise officer salaries.“I think… Read more »