BERLIN — Within the next few weeks, Berlin’s Historic District Commission (HDC) will have to decide if a months’ old case is worth pursuing, especially since pursuit will likely mean the town will end up in court with one of its biggest businesses.At Monday’s Mayor and Council meeting, Town Attorney Dave Gaskill weighed in on… Read more »
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Plea Agreement Means Life Without Parole For Leggs
SALISBURY — Accused murderer Thomas Leggs, charged with kidnapping, raping and killing an 11-year-old girl in Salisbury in 2009, will spend the rest of his life behind bars after a plea agreement was reached last week, removing the option for the death penalty while ensuring consecutive sentences of life without the possibility of parole.Leggs, 31,… Read more »
Partners Start Skimmer Island Restoration Work
OCEAN CITY — In what could turn out to be a test case of sorts, the dredging of the navigation channel at the entrance to a West Ocean City marina began this week with the sand deposited on nearby Skimmer Island, just north of the Route 50 bridge, in an effort to restore critical nesting… Read more »
Community Embraces Family Displaced By Fire
OCEAN CITY — In typical fashion, the generous resort community circled the wagons and rallied in an outpouring of support for a family displaced by a fire at their home early last Monday with a pair of highly successful fundraising events this week.Around 5:30 a.m. on March 21, a fire was reported at a single-family… Read more »
Dew Tour Is Worth Getting Excited About
Dew Tour Is Worth Getting Excited AboutOcean City is gaga over the Dew Tour, and that’s exactly how it should be.The buzz alone created by this event over the last week has given Ocean City just what it needs this time of year — a reason to get out in front of eyeballs that are… Read more »
Women Leaders Nominees Sought
BERLIN — The newest campaign in the ongoing The Dispatch’s Shore Stars program is currently underway, as “Women Leaders” nominees are now being sought.The Dispatch’s Shore Stars was born earlier this year as a way to honor and recognize leading citizens in the community. Three individual campaigns will take place each year.The first campaign, “Charitable… Read more »
Poplar Hill Proposals Meet Salisbury Council Opposition
SALISBURY — Possible changes to the Friends of Poplar Hill Mansion (FPHM) bylaws were met with mixed support from the Salisbury City Council. Additionally, a request to keep the remainder of a stipend granted to the Mansion’s curator was denied.“There are a number of changes [to the bylaws],” Executive Officer John Pick told the council,… Read more »
Meehan Details Slots Development Board’s Role
OCEAN CITY – Addressing numerous uncertainties with the process, Mayor Rick Meehan explained this week the process in which the Ocean Downs revenue dedicated to local impact grants will be allocated.Meehan was recently appointed as chairman of the Local Development Board, which will help local municipalities and the county by making recommendations on how to… Read more »
Resort’s Revised Smoking Ban Bill OK’d By 4-3 Vote
OCEAN CITY – Some City Council members changed their votes this week on a smoking ban in public parks after the ordinance’s wording was altered.A couple weeks ago, the council voted unanimously with no discussion to ban smoking from public parks. This week, the votes changed due to the language of the ordinance.The ordinance states… Read more »
Famous Dolphin 56 Returns To Dazzle In OC Waters
OCEAN CITY — A handful of local boaters taking advantage of an unusually warm day last Friday were treated to a rare encounter with an ocean legend when “Dolphin 56” swam up to their vessels in the bay behind Ocean City and put on a brief show before taking off again.At least two boats reported… Read more »