OCEAN CITY – Spirits were high on Wednesday afternoon as Gov. Martin O’Malley visited downtown Ocean City to celebrate the 100th facade project completed.During this week’s ceremony marking the accomplishment, O’Malley said he values the many memories he has of Ocean City growing up and as his memories grow so does his appreciation for the… Read more »
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Decade In Jail Ordered For Condo Theft
SNOW HILL — Berlin businessman Bill Scott was found guilty this week on three counts of theft scheme after bilking several resort area condo associations out of hundreds of thousands of dollars and was sentenced to a combined 55 years in jail, all but 10 of which were then suspended.In April, a Worcester County grand… Read more »
Day Before Sentencing, Scott Wrote Victims Asking For Leniency
BERLIN — One day before being convicted on theft charges and sentenced to 10 years in jail, Bill Scott, who absconded with hundreds of thousands of dollars from several condominium associations, made an 11th hour appeal to his victims to intercede on his behalf.On Tuesday, Scott was found guilty of two counts of theft scheme… Read more »
Summer Flounder Survey Continues
by Steven Green
OCEAN CITY — State Natural Resources officials this week reported a strong showing and positive response at the halfway mark of the summer flounder survey, a new initiative aimed at getting a better handle on the number of flounder caught in and around Ocean City.The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the private sector… Read more »
Hotel Week Returns To Resort Sunday
by Steven Green
OCEAN CITY — Hotel prices have taken a dip and, fortunately, there is still time to take that end-of-the-season vacation, as Ocean City Hotel Week will run from Sunday, Aug. 21 through Sept. 1.Recognizing the people driven economy, the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association (OCHMRA) first launched Ocean City Hotel Week in 2010.“This program is designed to mimic Restaurant Week…. Read more »
Area Radio Group Keeps On Growing Six Decades Later
OCEAN CITY — From a single AM radio station six decades ago, Great Scott Broadcasting (GSB) has snowballed into one of the largest radio groups on the Eastern Shore. And, according to CEO Mitch Scott, his company is just getting started.“We’re always improving,” he said.Scott’s father borrowed $5,000 in the 1950’s to purchase a small… Read more »
Berlin Eyes Rental Licenses
BERLIN — Landlords caught disobeying the housing code in Berlin will likely face much stricter penalties in the near future with the introduction of a town rental license.According to Planning and Zoning Director Chuck Ward, issues that Berlin has been having with a few wayward landlords do not require adjusting the town’s housing laws.“We have… Read more »
County Officials Skeptical About PlanMD Impact
SNOW HILL — The Worcester County Commissioners got a chance Tuesday to question Richard Hall, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Planning, about the soon to be implemented Plan Maryland (PlanMD).Though the entire commission felt PlanMD is being rushed, Hall maintained that the proposal will go into effect on schedule.According to Hall, up until this… Read more »
Wicomico Restructuring Plan Shot Down
SALISBURY – An act to add two new positions to the Executive Office was up for an introduction this week and the Wicomico County Council left it to die.County Executive Rick Pollitt had proposed a plan to restructure the county executive office within the department’s budget in means to increase efficiency of services.The Wicomico County… Read more »
Mermaid Cove Features Creative Traditional Meals
OCEAN CITY – A bargain can be found about five miles down Route 54 from Coastal Highway at Mermaid Cove where the specials are to dive for.Mermaid Cove features a scene painted from the waves of the ocean to the constellation of stars in the sky. Owner Tina Littleton explained that the different concept from… Read more »