SALISBURY — An attempt by Salisbury Mayor Jim Ireton to regain some of the control taken from his office by a charter amendment last fall was dismissed by the City Council in a traditional 3-2 vote.“I’m just trying to gauge if we could meet halfway or partway,” Ireton told the council Monday.Ireton suggested a new… Read more »
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Worcester Towns Hoping For Level Grant Funding
SNOW HILL — Municipalities in Worcester County got a chance to pitch a few budget requests at the County Commissioners this week, but the almost across-the-board request was to simply preserve the same level of grant funding from last year.“We’re at a time right now where things are really starting to happen in Pocomoke,” said… Read more »
Berlin Chamber Redesign Rejected
BERLIN — Plans to honor Edward Hammond went back to the drawing board this week after the Berlin Historic District Commission (HDC) failed to approve the design.“I don’t like it,” said Commissioner Rick Stack at Wednesday night’s meeting.The proposed Edward H. Hammond Jr. Visitor Center would be located at 14 South Main St. where the… Read more »
Showell Students Learn About Virtues Of Books, Libraries
BERLIN — As part of National Read Across America Day, representatives from the Ocean Pines branch of the Worcester County Library visited Showell Elementary School (SES) to talk to students about books and becoming a member.Library representative Robin Long began the presentation by revealing that, not only was last Friday Read Across America Day, it… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: OC Councilman Proposes Random Act of Kindness Day
OCEAN CITY – April 6 may become “Random Act of Kindness Day in Ocean City” to help motivate residents and visitors to pay it forward through acts of compassion.At Monday’s meeting, Councilman Brent Ashley started out by asking for an update on the initiative to have an official Ocean City song that was originally suggested… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Commission President Wants End To Organized Budget Campaign
SNOW HILL — After hearing the Worcester County Board of Education’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2013 Tuesday, Commission President Bud Church requested that parents, teachers and students stop flooding the commissioners with petitions.“Stop all of the letters, stop all of the emails,” Church asked. “We know what the problems are.”Church went on to tell… Read more »
Resort Hosting ‘Home Show’ This Weekend
OCEAN CITY – The Home, Condo, and Outdoor show will be back in action this weekend.The 28th Annual Home, Condo & Outdoor show will be held at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on Friday, March 9, noon-6 p.m.; Saturday, March 10 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, March 11, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.It is put on… Read more »
OC Job Fair Set For March 17
OCEAN CITY – Attention all job seekers, the 27th Annual Job Fair will be held next weekend, March 17, at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and is free to all attendees.“It really started out as a way to have employers all in one place in Ocean City to… Read more »
Council Briefed On This Summer’s Play It Safe Events
OCEAN CITY – Play It Safe 2012 is eagerly preparing for the thousands of high school graduates that will visit Ocean City this summer.This week the Mayor and City Council approved a list of events to keep the high school graduates busy while they are in town.This summer will be the 23rd Annual Play It… Read more »
Taxi Roof Ads Moving Forward
OCEAN CITY – Taxi owners moved one step closer this week to having the ability to earn additional revenue though alternative means.A couple of weeks ago, Kevin Lyons, owner of Community Cab, requested an increase in base fare rates and a change in the taxi indicator roof light to an advertising carrier.Lyons’ request to increase… Read more »