SNOW HILL – Before writing off $335,000 in unpaid business taxes from the last several years, the Worcester County Commissioners instructed staff to explore further options for recovering that money.“You’re supposed to bring us money, not lose money,” Virgil Shockley, president of the County Commissioners, joked Tuesday morning.Harold Higgins, Worcester County Finance Officer, answered, “For… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – While the White Marlin Open going on in the resort this week is in the midst of doling out an estimated $2.2 million in prize money, a big cash payout of a different sort awaits an unknown person who purchased a Mega Millions lottery ticket at a north end convenience store sometime… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – This summer’s addition of two family-friendly events have been a success in their first year, city officials said this week, bringing hundreds of families out to the beach during the evenings to enjoy Movies on the Beach and Family Olympics.Recreation Supervisor Kate Gaddis reported the success of both Movies on the Beach… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The Planning Commission was understanding this week regarding a request for more time for site plan approval of a downtown condominium project, however the commission made it clear that while projects may be given extra time to commence building, vacant lots should not be left as eyesores. “We’re not going to have… Read more »

SNOW HILL – A new stop light onRoute 113 at the Worcester County Board of Education came as a surprise to Worcester County elected officials and staff.The Maryland State Highway Administration  (SHA) copied the county on a July 23 letter, received in Snow Hill July 28, notifying an SHA project manager, “to proceed with the… Read more »

SNOW HILL – The Bishopville Pond restoration project should have been completed this spring, but concerns over the pond bridge pushed the work back.Work could begin on the pond restoration in June 2009, Comprehensive Planning Director Sandy Coyman reported to the County Commissioners Tuesday morning. “It’s been an effort that’s taken quite some time,” he… Read more »

WEST OCEAN CITY – It was a tough night for two West Ocean City motels last Thursday when one was the scene of a significant cocaine bust and another was found to have marijuana growing on the property.Last Thursday, a warrant search was conducted at the Rambler Motel in West Ocean City after a two-month-long… Read more »

SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners discussed a variety of business at their Aug. 5 meeting. – Worcester County accepted an allocation of $1,454,441 in grant money for first time homebuyers from the “On Behalf Of” Program. The program offers low interest loans to first time homebuyers and those who have not owned a home… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Approval of the general order outlining secondary employment for the Police Department was reviewed and sent back to the Police Commission for a second time, after the Mayor and Council voiced concerns this week regarding language in the general order. Secondary employment restrictions have been in affect for several years now, prohibiting… Read more »

BERLIN – Three local environmental organizations have banded together to promote land and water conservation in the town of Berlin and its environs, and together are seeking funding for a three-year collaboration on green projects in and around the town.The green coalition plans to apply for funding from the Town Creek Foundation in early August… Read more »