SNOW HILL — After discussing a possible move with the Worcester County Commissioners, the Board of Elections is still leaning toward finding a new location for primary polling in Ocean Pines.Though Board of Elections Supervisor Patti Jackson stated that no final decision has been made, she did confirm that her organization is putting serious thought… Read more »
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Route 50 Getting New Traffic Signal Near Big Box Stores
BERLIN — A new traffic signal is going up this week on Route 50 between Route 589 and the existing signal at the entrance to the Wal-Mart and Home Depot, as part of a larger, long-range plan to rectify the traffic situation along the busy corridor.For the last few weeks, road crews have been busy… Read more »
School Board Seat Open After Mumford Steps Down
SNOW HILL — At a Worcester County Board of Education (BoE) meeting Tuesday, members took a moment to honor Garry Mumford, who is stepping down from the board in order to take on the position of warden at the county jail.“Garry is leaving a legacy of advocating for all students who need a strong and… Read more »
Eunice Sorin’s Generosity Is Her Local Legacy
OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City legend, known best for extreme generosity in the community she loved so much, Eunice Q. Sorin, passed away last Saturday, April 16 at her home in Berlin at the age of 87.Sorin, whose name adorns the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Building and Atlantic General Hospital’s Women’s Diagnostic… Read more »
Diakonia Hoping To Avoid Opening Line Of Credit
BERLIN — For the first time in its nearly 40-year history, Diakonia is considering opening a line of credit to deal with a combination of rising demands and lower contributions.In an effort to avoid the risks involved with operating on credit, representatives from the charity organization asked the Berlin Mayor and Council to consider providing… Read more »
Franchot Honors OC Business With First Award
OCEAN CITY — Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot was in the resort Wednesday to kick off his “Better with Less” tour, recognizing an iconic Ocean City restaurant as the first recipient of an award that bears the tour’s name.In an effort to highlight businesses innovatively operating at lower costs and pass along those lessons of efficiency… Read more »
Council Fine With Broader Commission Oversight
Council Fine With Broader Commission OversightJoanne Shriner Staff WriterOCEAN CITY – The Planning and Zoning Commission received the Mayor and City Council’s go ahead in tightening up its code by expanding the commission’s site plan review authority.The Planning and Zoning Department recently initiated amendments to the Planning Commission’s Site Review Authority. The proposed amendments include… Read more »
School Bomb Threat Suspect Apprehended
SHOWELL — A Wicomico man suspected of making a bomb threat at Showell Elementary School last Thursday morning was located and arrested in Delaware the next day and now awaits extradition to Worcester County to face multiple charges.Around 8:40 a.m. last Thursday, Maryland State Police were notified of a possible bomb threat at Showell Elementary…. Read more »
Former Concrete Plant Site Set For Auction
OCEAN CITY — The George B. Cropper Concrete Company property in Ocean City goes up for auction later this month, adding a new chapter to the historic site along the bay at North 1st Street responsible for producing much of the building material for the resort’s decades-long development and redevelopment.The iconic plant, clearly visible to… Read more »
Council Votes 4-3 To Add Vesting Schedule To Plan
OCEAN CITY – An ordinance to switch newly hired municipal employees to a defined contribution pension plan moved toward second reading this week as the City Council agreed to add a vesting schedule.Last week, as the council voted a new retirement policy for new hires through first reading, Mayor Rick Meehan requested the council add… Read more »