OCEAN CITY — While the revenue numbers for the Casino at Ocean Downs continue to climb, the slot machines in the various service clubs and fraternal organizations have kept pace and exceeded expectations in many cases.After three unsuccessful tries in the General Assembly, state lawmakers this spring passed a bill adding Worcester County to the… Read more »
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Condo Associations Detail Alleged Theft Schemes
SNOW HILL — The trial of a Berlin businessman indicted in April for allegedly bilking several resort area condo associations out of hundreds of thousands of dollars got underway this week with victims lined up to outline his alleged schemes and a videotaped confession highlighting proceedings.In April, a Worcester County grand jury indicted Bill Scott,… Read more »
Council Approves Boardwalk Lumber, Contractor Bids
OCEAN CITY – City Engineer Terry McGean followed up with the Mayor and City Council on the reconstruction of the Boardwalk this week and in one sweep received three votes of approval concerning lumber and contracting.Two weeks ago, the council discussed Boardwalk lumber and awarded the low bidder, Grasmick Lumber, the bid to supply conventional… Read more »
Settlement Inked In Stent Case
SALISBURY — Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) this week agreed to pay $1.8 million to settle allegations it was aware of, but failed to take action against, a cardiologist convicted late last month on health care fraud charges after performing over 100 unnecessary cardiac stent procedures on patients.In July, a federal jury convicted John R…. Read more »
Annual Breast Cancer Campaign Now Underway
OCEAN CITY — The American Cancer Society (ACS) launched this year’s Pink Ribbon Classic at the Beach, a months-long series of events aimed toward raising awareness for breast cancer, with a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer breakfast on Wednesday morning.Founded by Judy Johnson-Schoelkopf and Nancy Dofflemyer, the Pink Ribbon Classic has existed in some form… Read more »
Retired Destroyer Sunk Off Coast
OCEAN CITY — Shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, the retired Navy destroyer U.S.S. Arthur W. Radford slipped quietly beneath the surface of the ocean just about 30 miles off the coast of Ocean City to its final resting place as part of a vast artificial reef system, ending weeks and months of anticipation and… Read more »
Hampton Inn Set For Midtown Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — Preliminary construction work on a Hampton Inn & Suites on 44th Street in Ocean City has begun with developers already eying next Memorial Day for a potential grand opening.“The piling is in,” said property owner Rick Laws. “The foundation is going in this week.”Plans for the hotel have been in the works… Read more »
County Addresses Violations
SNOW HILL — Worcester County officials this week defended reported violations pertaining to the Riddle Farm wastewater treatment plant published by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) in an effort to be proactive in resolving the issues.Earlier this year, MDE advised the County Commissioners the discharge permit for the Riddle Farm wastewater treatment plant… Read more »
Housing Authority Wins Award
SALISBURY — The Wicomico County Housing Authority (WCHA) enjoyed a busy week last week with the appointment of a new board member and the announcement of a significant national award.Wicomico County Executive Richard M. Pollitt, Jr. last week announced the appointment of Mark S. Thompson to the WCHA. Thompson has served in a wide range… Read more »
Reservoir Clean-Up Underway
SALISBURY — Salisbury officials this week announced the cleaning of the city park’s water treatment plant is underway.The cleaning of the reservoir at the city park is taking place this week. There are dumpsters on site to contain the material removed from the reservoir until it can be removed permanently. The cleaning takes place every… Read more »