(Nov. 1, 2018) With the Worcester County elections less than one weeks away, voters will see races in four districts. Profiles of the candidates in each district begin below: District 1 Merrill Lockfaw Worcester County has been good to District 1 County Commissioner and lifelong resident 70-year-old Merrill Lockfaw. “It’s been very enjoyable working with… Read more »
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Hartman has competition in race for Delegate 38C
By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 1, 2018) Republican Wayne Hartman, 50, has no opposition on the ballot voters will see on Nov. 6, but he continues to actively campaign for the seat representing 38C in the Maryland House of Delegates. Hartman, who is currently serving as a member of Ocean City Council, said he hopes… Read more »
Register of Wills candidates
(Nov. 1, 2018) This person won’t set your tax rate, won’t fix the potholes in your street or pursue streetlights on your block. But she will be responsible for helping people get through a difficult time with the administration of a loved one’s will, or with someone who died intestate, or without a will. Political… Read more »
Hall challenges for 38A delegate seat
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Nov. 1, 2018) Dr. Kirkland Hall Sr., the Democratic candidate for District 38A Maryland Delegate, has deep Lower Shore roots and a legacy of civil rights advocacy and community activism that motivated constituents to spark his candidacy. Hall, a graduate professor and coach at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore for… Read more »
Gazette Editorial: Our endorsements for the midterm election
As we evaluate candidates for endorsements going into next Tuesday’s election, we consider a number of factors: knowledge of the area, knowledge of government, potential influence to be wielded on the job, vision, the ability to work with the bodies they seek to join, and whether there’s a compelling need to replace an incumbent seeking… Read more »
Addressing the Epidemic: Heroin and Opioids
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 1, 2018) The heroin and opioid epidemic has touched most communities in Worcester County – and in Maryland. By all accounts, the face of addiction is the face of your neighbor. They are sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, veterans and star athletes. They are without a single race… Read more »
OPA Board finds compromise on new employee handbook
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 25, 2018) Several members of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors on Saturday initially said they would not support an updated employee handbook, but then backtracked when a compromise was reached. Included in the board meeting-packet was a six-page breakdown of revisions in the latest edition of the handbook,… Read more »
Editorial Cartoon: Lame treats
Agreement reached to drop Brett Hill’s election lawsuit
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 25, 2018) Terms to dismiss a lawsuit filed against the Ocean Pines Association and a member of the board of directors have apparently been agreed upon. Former director and interim general manager Brett Hill filed the suit in June, alleging a violation of association bylaws after he was rejected as… Read more »
Berlin Falls Committee, YMCA, talk rec center
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 25, 2018) Nearly one year ago, on Nov. 16, 2017, The Berlin Falls Park Committee met for the first time. Mayor Gee Williams said the initial meeting was a long time coming and that some had laughed at the notion of transforming a former industrial property into a multi-use public… Read more »