BERLIN – Efforts to find a working solution in the Franklin Knoll trash pick-up situation have been unsuccessful, prompting the Berlin Mayor and Council to invoke the performance bond on developer ADC Builders.“It’s an option of last resort,” said interim Mayor Gee Williams.The town council thought it had reached a solution a few weeks ago… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – On Saturday, Sept. 6, Tropical Storm Hanna roared through town, bringing heavy rains and winds of 30 to 40 knots. That evening however, as the storm passed, the winds shifted offshore and began to groom some of the best waves seen at a local contest in years, just in time for the… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – A minor debate simmered on the ongoing Ocean City Fire Department issue again this week, beginning with one council member defending her position on the hiring of the new chief before a job description was established and ending with the city attorney saying the apparent breach of protocol was correct given the… Read more »

Steve GreenEditorOCEAN CITY – Some familiar faces, including two incumbents, have joined the race for the four City Council seats up for grabs in next month’s election.Councilman Jim Hall and Doug Cymek filed for office within the last week, joining Councilman Jay Hancock, Councilwoman Mary Knight and resident Sean Rox as the candidates thus far…. Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Despite its $1 million price tag, town officials this week approved final design plans for the new comfort station and performing arts stage at Caroline Street and the Boardwalk.The new facility will replace the existing restrooms just north of Caroline Street. The old bunker-style restrooms will be replaced with a new comfort… Read more »

BERLIN – Area residents concerned about Route 589 will get the opportunity to learn more about the future of the beleaguered corridor next week when the State Highway Administration (SHA) hosts on open house on the ongoing feasibility study at Stephen Decatur Middle School next Thursday.Improving or widening Route 589 has become a top priority… Read more »

SNOW HILL – Despite the national and global focus on energy sources and costs, Worcester County might not pursue an ordinance allowing small wind turbines in rural areas until at least next year.“We’re not reinventing the wheel here,” said Commission President Virgil Shockley, a strong supporter of rural wind turbines.Another proponent, Commissioner Linda Busick, would… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – State lawmakers this week warned the current budget situation in Maryland could be worse this year than last when a special General Assembly session was called to address the problem, but each said further reductions in spending would likely supersede any new tax increases. Ocean City’s Economic Development Committee (EDC) hosted a… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan appeared energized this week as he formally announced to a contingent of resort business leaders he was seeking re-election and would likely file some time next week.Meehan told Economic Development Committee (EDC) members on Wednesday he would seek a second term as mayor of Ocean City. The… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – While Delaware is busy preparing to implement 60 wind turbines off its coast and Maryland begins to consider the possibility of a wind farm 12 miles off the coast of Ocean City, two local residents are hoping for wind turbines on a smaller scale, on their own properties. Property owners Jim Motsko… Read more »