SNOW HILL — Employees of Worcester County will likely be seeing their first raise in three years this budget cycle while the property tax rate is set to increase 7 cents. However, neither event is guaranteed as the county budget still has to pass a final vote June 5.Though the tax hike has been considered… Read more »
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NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: Accident In West OC Involves Overturned Truck
BERLIN — Traffic was snarled along Route 50 in West Ocean City this afternoon when an eastbound dump truck collided with a passenger car and veered off into a ditch, spilling much of its cargo on the side of the road.Around midday on Wednesday, a dump truck carrying a large cargo of sand and soil… Read more »
NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: Worcester Goes Outside System For New Superintendent
BERLIN — The Worcester County Board of Education has appointed Dr. Jerry Wilson as Superintendent of Schools, pending certification approval by the Maryland State Department of Education. Wilson will assume the position on July 1, 2012.“I am excited to be given the opportunity to serve as Superintendent in Worcester County, an outstanding school district renowned… Read more »
NEW FOR TUESDAY: Council Shaves Penny Off Proposed Tax Rate
OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council cast their final vote last night to adopt the Fiscal Year 2013 budget, including a one-cent decrease from the proposed property tax rate, which will save the average taxpayer $20 but cost the town $863,000.A couple of weeks ago, the budget reached first reading with a tax… Read more »
NEW FOR TUESDAY: Local Man On Mend After Scooter Accident
OCEAN CITY — A popular local man is on the mend this week after suffering critical injuries when struck by a vehicle on Coastal Highway while riding a scooter last Friday afternoon.Around 2:45 p.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police responded to the area of 45th Street and Coastal Highway for a reported motor vehicle accident… Read more »
NEW FOR MONDAY: Students Send Sports Equipment To Guatamala Village
OCEAN CITY — Underprivileged children in Pasajoc, a small village in Guatamala, have been given the opportunity to enjoy sports that have never been available to them before, thanks in large part of students at several local schools.Under the direction of the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS), the Sammy Wilkinson Memorial Foundation’s Global Gear… Read more »
Mathias, McDermott Vote Against Income Tax Hike
BERLIN — State lawmakers this week passed a fiscal year 2013 budget and revenue plan left on the table at the 11th hour of this year’s General Assembly session, but many believe the so-called “doomsday budget” triggered by default at the session’s close would have been better for the people of the Lower Shore.When the… Read more »
OC Seat Belt Operation Leads To Drugs, Gun
OCEAN CITY — A “Click It or Ticket” enforcement detail conducted by Ocean City Police last Sunday morning resulted in a significant drug bust including the recovery of a loaded handgun.Around 11 a.m., police were conducting a “Click It or Ticket” seatbelt enforcement detail as part of a national campaign in the area of 33rd… Read more »
Downtown Berlin To Offer Free Wireless Access
BERLIN — Downtown Berlin will be connecting in a whole new way now that town officials are moving forward with the expansion of free wireless (Wi-Fi) Internet service to most of the commercial district.Originally suggested by Councilwoman Lisa Hall last autumn, Mayor Gee Williams revealed that Berlin has looked into offering free Wi-Fi before but… Read more »
Theft Alleged By Shelter Worker
WEST OCEAN CITY — A former Worcester County Humane Society employee this week was charged with theft after allegedly absconding with under $500 in funds from the agency over a five-month period starting earlier this year.Over the course of the last five months, Worcester County Bureau of Investigation (WCBI) detectives have conducted multiple investigations into… Read more »