OCEAN CITY — Questions about who has authority over the Worcester County Liquor Control Board (LCB) has the beleaguered agency looking for a refund of the $16,000 settlement it paid in lieu of a suspension last fall, but the state comptroller has essentially told the LCB not to expect a check in the mail any… Read more »
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Voters Narrow Salisbury Election Field
SALISBURY — The field of candidates for three open Salisbury City Council seats was narrowed to six this week after Tuesday’s primary election although the results remain unofficial pending the counting of absentee ballots.Salisbury’s City Council will get a dramatic makeover after the General Election in April with has many as three new faces on… Read more »
Council Votes 3-3 On New Golf Marketing Strategy
OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission held separate meetings this week to discuss a few items surfacing in town.Tourism Director Deb Turk and Eagles Landing Golf Pro Bob Croll presented the Mayor and City Council with a new marketing plan to enhance Ocean City for its golf courses… Read more »
School Board Presents Spending Plan To County
SNOW HILL — During this week’s Worcester County Commissioners meeting, the Board of Education presented its annual budget request to the commission as well as asking for funds to relocate temporary classrooms.Also, March was designated by proclamation and representatives from Coastal Hospice updated the assembly on plans for its newest proposed location in Berlin.School Budget… Read more »
Commissioners Blast Governor’s Septic Bill
SNOW HILL — More than one Worcester County Commissioner has labeled House Bill 1107, which deals with “Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Protection,” as one of the worst bills they’ve ever seen.However, one commissioner cautioned that the bill was only being pushed forward in an attempt to distract attention away from a much more harmful bill… Read more »
Bike Week Organizer Addresses Concerns
OCEAN CITY – Amidst concerns it’s migrating away from the resort area, the organizer of Delmarva Bike Week tried to clear the air this week and lay out exactly what’s on tap for the fall event.Delmarva Bike Week is returning in September with four out of their past five venues, including Seacrets, Winter Place Park,… Read more »
All-Wood Option For Boardwalk Tops Online Poll
OCEAN CITY – The poll gauging public sentiment on the Boardwalk’s future is close and now a public hearing will be held before the City Council makes the final decision.The poll ended with the all-wooden board surface receiving 9,774 votes, 50.63 percent of the votes.Council President Jim Hall said yesterday he is pleased with the… Read more »
Tri-County Council Scores Major Grant
SALISBURY — The Tri-County Council of the Lower Eastern Shore this week scored a significant federal grant worth over $850,000 from the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the development of a Regional Workforce and Business Development Center in Salisbury.The “one-stop shop” project will house a business incubator, workforce training classrooms, career technology… Read more »
‘Home Of The Brave’ Offers Respite For Area Veterans
BERLIN — Far from the hot spots in Afghanistan and Iraq where American servicemen and women are still very much in harm’s way is a peaceful, idyllic setting not far from downtown Berlin where some can decompress and relax with their loved ones when they return.The “Home of the Brave,” a quiet, relaxing residence on… Read more »
Dew Tour Decision Is Unknown
OCEAN CITY – The town still waits in suspense for the decision of whether the Dew Tour will be held in Ocean City or Virginia Beach.Rumors circulated this week that Dew Tour officials had decided on Ocean City for a summer stop. On Wednesday, Tourism Director Deb Turk dispelled those rumors.“We’re still waiting to hear… Read more »