SNOW HILL – After an inconclusive discussion by the County Commissioners on the Route 50 bridge options proposed by the state, one commissioner said she was happy the bridge is not the county’s responsibility.“I’m glad it’s not a county problem,” said Commissioner Judy Boggs. Several of the commissioners had unanswered questions after the informal discussion,… Read more »
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County Passes Bill Limiting Sex Shops To Industrial Areas
SNOW HILL – Lap dancing and X-rated movie theaters will not be coming to a commercial corridor near you after the County Commissioners passed a bill this week restricting sexually oriented businesses to industrial areas, a back-up measure for the moratorium already in place. The commissioners passed the bill six to one, an unusual vote breakdown… Read more »
Eagle’s Landing Stays Member Of OC Golf Group
OCEAN CITY – Eagle’s Landing Golf Course will see at least one more year of its relationship with the Greater Ocean City Golf Association (GOCGA) after the City Council voted to renew the contract at this week’s meeting. Mike Noah, tourism director, and Bob Croll, Eagles Landing Golf Professional, came before the council Monday to… Read more »
Organizers Hope To Continue Powerboat Races In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – Boat enthusiasts and spectators gathered this past weekend for another exciting year of good weather, fast boats, and intense racing as the OPA Offshore Power Boat Races came to town. The races occurred on Sunday afternoon, with crowds gathering all along the beach to watch the boats race around the course from… Read more »
Merchant Reports Carts Hurting Somerset Street
OCEAN CITY – The ongoing debate over Somerset Street continued this week as businesses on the street voiced their concerns and dissatisfaction with their current situation.Al Wendling, owner of Pop’s Joke Shop, said he was speaking on behalf of the businesses on Somerset Street this week as he addressed the issues of decreasing business, merchant… Read more »
More Trees Eyed For Route 346 In Berlin
BERLIN – Interparcel connectors and trees were on the Berlin Planning Commission’s mind at its June meeting.The commission has been attempting to set standards for development along the road, which continues to undergo widespread redevelopment. Three of the four projects before the commission at the meeting were located on Route 346, or Old Ocean City… Read more »
New Deputy Sheriff Replaces Veteran In Snow Hill
SNOW HILL – Worcester County Sheriff Charles Martin and members of the police community swore in Deputy Sheriff Doug Dods as Worcester County’s new Chief Deputy on Monday, June 18, in the Commissioners Meeting Room of the Worcester County Government Center in Snow Hill. As the new Chief Deputy, Dods is stepping into the post… Read more »
Ocean City On Lookout For Missing Family
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Police received word Sunday from the Montgomery County Police Department a “critically missing” family, including a father and two children, ages eight and 10, could be heading to the resort area after investigators there learned he has made verbal and written statements he intends to kill his children and himself.Montgomery… Read more »
OC’s Leash Law Tweaked Due To New Dog Park
OCEAN CITY – The resort’s “four-legged friends” were a topic of discussion once again at Tuesday’s work session at City Hall as the leash law was addressed and faced with a potential change.Tom Shuster, Recreation and Parks Director, came before the City Council on Tuesday to discuss a proposed ordinance change regarding both the leash… Read more »
Failed Electric Sale Negotiations Cost Town $330K
BERLIN – The cost to the town of Berlin for the fizzled electric utility sale comes out to at least $330,000, according to the town.Legal expenses from Thompson Coburn for the services of utility sale attorney Gary Newell cost Berlin $247,000.Berlin Administrator Linda Bambary reported this spring that legal work by other firms on the… Read more »