SNOW HILL – With $388 million worth of projects listed in Worcester County’s 10-year capital improvement plan, the County Commissioners decided to push back some items to follow a more realistic timeline.“You have Pocomoke and Snow Hill [high schools] lined up in the same year. That’s not going to happen,” said Commissioner Virgil Shockley.Commissioner Judy… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – With spring approaching, it was that time of year again for the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) to meet with the Mayor and City Council to give an update on several issues and projects.Present at the work session of the Mayor and City Council Tuesday afternoon to give the update was District… Read more »
BERLIN – An historic resort area furniture business known for providing homes old and new with attractive, quality furnishings for half a century is unveiling its latest collection this weekend with the grand opening of its “Tiki Chic” showrooms at its two locationsCasual Designs claims it “is more than just a furniture store, it represents… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A Seaford man arrested Monday now faces first-degree rape and assault charges following his actions taken against his ex-girlfriend earlier that day.Ocean City Police Department officers were dispatched to 12th Street and Baltimore Avenue Monday in response to a complaint from a woman who said she had just been sexually assaulted. According… Read more »
BERLIN – New procedures have been set for executive sessions in Berlin after the town had a request for records of closed meetings following talks of inappropriate policy discussions.New procedures include sending agenda items to town attorney Dave Gaskill to be vetted for compliance with the open media law prior to finalizing the agenda.“That didn’t… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – As Ocean City continues to grow the need for information regarding everything from addresses to what utilities run through which properties grows as well. For this information and other types similar to it, Ocean City relies on its geographic information system (GIS).At the Mayor and City Council work session Tuesday, Karen Zera,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A few weeks ago, local resident Jerry Albright came before the Mayor and City Council with a photograph from a recent trip he had taken to a resort town in Mexico. The photo showed a seawall, similar to the one that runs along Ocean City’s boardwalk, painted a vibrant blue. After talking… Read more »
BERLIN – Builders working on projects on Route 346 in Berlin may soon be subject to new aesthetic requirements intended to transform the industrial and commercial look of the road into something more fit for one of Berlin’s main entrances.Berlin Planning Commission members had a Route 346 corridor plan on their minds at Wednesday’s meeting… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines homeowners will find another referendum ballot on the cost of the community center project in their mailboxes in the next two months, following a court order calling a temporary halt to construction.“It’s eight to 12 months late but it’s happening at last and it’s good news,” said plaintiff and Ocean… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The saga of beleaguered Delaware Representative John C. Atkins continued this week when Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) officials flip-flopped their former approval of the Ocean City Police Department’s handling of an October traffic stop in the resort when the rirst state lawmaker was suspected of drunk driving. A Delaware House of… Read more »
BERLIN– Installation of a stoplight at the intersection of Route 113 and South Main Street is expected to begin next month. Sen. Mary Beth Carozza confirmed Friday that Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) crews were expected to being installation of a traffic signal at the South MainStreet (Route 818) and Route 113 intersection next month.…
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners approved a request to rezone property on Herring Creek despite concerns from neighbors. Following a public hearing Tuesday, the commissioners voted 6-1 to rezone 2.25 acres on Route 50 at Herring Creek. The rezoning is expected to allow Blue Water Development to pursue construction of a new office…
BERLIN – The stage is set for the return of the Berlin Fiddlers Convention this weekend. A variety of bluegrass acts will perform downtown this weekend at the 30th annual Berlin Fiddlers Convention, presented by the Berlin Chamber of Commerce. Held Sept. 23-25, the festival will feature live music, vendors, local crafts and more. “This…
OCEAN CITY – A key next step in the development of the potential Margaritaville project downtown was taken this week with approval of an ordinance on second reading that will abandon a section of right-of-way along Baltimore Avenue to the developer, the first of what will likely be several similar ordinances. A major renovation of…
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