BERLIN — Against the backdrop of the first meeting of the governor’s special task force on expanding gambling last Friday and the official opening of the state’s latest and largest casino Wednesday, the May numbers for the Casino at Ocean Downs were released this week, revealing a significant spike over the prior month and the… Read more »
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Zoning Board Grants Events Request For Berlin Inn
BERLIN — After months of lobbying and changes to town code, the Waystead Inn has gotten approval from the Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) to host functions beyond the parameters of a classic bed and breakfast.“You won’t have any complaints,” attorney Mark Cropper, who represented the Inn, promised the BZA Wednesday.Inn owner Mark Kaufman… Read more »
New Snow Hill High Project Funds Not In Budget
SNOW HILL — Though the loose timeline for the eventual renovation of Snow Hill High School (SHHS) remains unaltered, one Worcester County Commissioner voted against this year’s budget because it didn’t include any new funding set aside for the project.“I am very disappointed that Snow Hill High School wasn’t included … For the second time… Read more »
High-Speed Chase In Berlin Results In Major Pot Seizure
BERLIN — After speeding through the Berlin area well in excess of 100 mph on Tuesday, three individuals were caught in a nearby shopping center and in the woods behind it, although a fourth suspect remains at large.Around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Maryland State Police troopers were conducting a stationary speed enforcement detail on Route… Read more »
Q&A With New Worcester County Superintendent
NEWARK — Last month, Dr. Jerry Wilson was selected by the Worcester County Board of Education to take up the position of Superintendent of Schools when Dr. Jon Andes retires this summer after 16 years as superintendent.The Dispatch got a chance to ask Wilson some questions this week about his past, the unique education atmosphere… Read more »
Campers Call Chick-fil-A Home For A Day For Giveaway
WEST OCEAN CITY — The parking lot of the new Chick-fil-A restaurant on Route 50 in West Ocean City turned into a vanilla Shakedown Street of sorts on Wednesday as dozens gathered and camped out for a chance to win a year’s supply of the popular chain’s offerings.Since a store opening in Arizona in 2003,… Read more »
Berlin Eyesore Finally Demolished
BERLIN — A troubled building in Berlin finally came down this week, though what, if anything, will take its place is still a mystery.Last January, the Mayor and Council heard complaints regarding the derelict building, located at 9913 Old Ocean City Blvd. and most previously known as the Neon Moon restaurant. At the time, resident… Read more »
Berlin Brewery Excited For Summer Growth
BERLIN — With his one-year anniversary approaching in August, Burley Oak Brewery owner Bryan Brushmiller has some big plans for the summer, including bottling beer, setting up an on-site farmer’s market, and opening a free bicycle library to encourage exploration of the area.“We just want to get people downtown,” Brushmiller said of the nine bikes… Read more »
Annual Captain Schoepf Relay Set For Sunday
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Beach Patrol’s Annual Captain Schoepf Relay will be held at 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 10 starting at 7th Street.George Schoepf served as captain of the Ocean City Beach Patrol from 1987-1996, although his leadership role on the beach patrol was quite extensive, beginning with his appointment as “assistant”… Read more »
Song Of Summer Contest Underway
OCEAN CITY — The Town of Ocean City has announced that it is on the hunt for the official Song of the Summer for 2012.The town is holding a contest and asking citizens to write an original song about Ocean City. The Song of the Summer contest will be hosted on the official Ocean City… Read more »