SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners discussed a low-income children’s dental clinic, the Newark water tower, disposing of a vehicle and a recycling event briefly at this week’s meeting.— The planned children’s dental clinic to be located in the old Berlin Senior Center building will now have four dentist chairs instead of three, expanding… Read more »
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Ocean City News In Brief
OCEAN CITY — In the brief this week, the Recreation and Parks Department showed signs it’s serious in trying to expand the sport of tennis throughout the resort, wine will be added to the list of libations at Springfest and Sunfest and a local special event is on the verge of getting national exposure.Tennis Center… Read more »
Patton Recognized As Golden Osprey Winner
BERLIN – The Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) has named Tom Patton as the winner of our prestigious Golden Osprey Award for his life-long commitment to preserving our natural and cultural heritage. Patton has played an important role in the success of the MCBP. He has served on the Coastal Bays Fisheries Advisory Committee and… Read more »
Victim, Manufacturer Settle Escalator Lawsuit
OCEAN CITY – A $500,000 lawsuit brought against the town of Ocean City and other private sector defendants by a former Vermont high school student injured in an escalator accident in the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in 2006 was officially settled this week with an undisclosed amount of damages paid to the victim.In May… Read more »
What They Had To Say About Taxi Proposal …
OCEAN CITY — The taxicab medallion debate has proven to provide a barrage of tense moments, passionate arguments, and some notable quotations and sound bites. Here is a sampling of some of those from Monday nights’ Mayor and Council meeting:”It’s going to pain me to say this and I know no one in here wants… Read more »
Worcester’s Legacy Area Growth In Maryland’s Hands
SNOW HILL – Worcester County’s two Rural Legacy Areas could expand by as much as 1,400 acres if the Maryland Rural Legacy Program funds the county’s two grant requests in full.The two Rural Legacy Areas in Worcester County hope to receive a total of $2.8 million in state funding to purchase conservation easements in the… Read more »
County Concerns Jeopardize Bishopville Pond Project
BERLIN – Supporters of the Bishopville Pond project continue to seek ways to move the project forward, with new plans calling for an application for federal stimulus money, but county staff’s recent reservations on the project could derail the long-awaited work.“I feel like we can make this project happen,” said Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP)… Read more »
Legislators, Governor Introduce Sex Offender Bills
BERLIN – As promised, a renewed effort to strengthen Maryland’s sexual predator laws, borne out of the late December tragedy that claimed the life of an 11-year-old girl in Wicomico County, is gaining momentum in the General Assembly with dozens of bills introduced including one by the governor and another by Worcester County’s delegation in… Read more »
Local Banks Embrace Growing Grassroots Effort
BERLIN – With public sentiment growing against the so-called “mega-bank” financial institutions across the country, a growing movement calling for a return to the traditional values community banks offer is gaining momentum.Large corporate banks, often chastised for their impersonal service and perceived attitude of indifference to their customers, have taken a hit as the current… Read more »
Slots Group Suggests Move To Table Games Needed Now
BERLIN – Long before the first slots handle is pulled in Maryland, a movement is already afoot to expand gambling in the state to include table games after the commission charged with approving the locations of the venues recommended last week at least exploring the opportunity.The Maryland Video Lottery Location Commission met last Friday, and… Read more »