By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) After spending the last three months in hospitals and rehabilitation centers in three different states, Pocomoke Mayor Bruce Morrison came home Sunday to a town parade led by Worcester County and Pocomoke police, fire and emergency services personnel. Morrison experienced a traumatic brain injury on Nov. 29… Read more »
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Fair weather again greets Snow Hill’s annual oyster roast
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) The clouds parted just as the eighth annual Snow Hill Oyster Roast was getting started, as 450 lucky ticket holders descended on the downtown to feast on raw, single-fried, roasted, Rockefeller, and a number of other preparations of local oysters during a suddenly sunny Sunday in February…. Read more »
Wor. School Board adopts proposed $108M budget
By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (March 1, 2018) Worcester County Board of Education members on Tuesday approved a proposed budget of more than $108 million for fiscal year 2019. County appropriations make up more than 81 percent of the budget and Worcester County schools will receive more than $19 million in state aid this year,… Read more »
Ocean Pines Board passes budget for fiscal year 2019
Basic assessment to go up $30; final vote was 5-2, as Trendic and Herrick oppose By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) Ocean Pines Association assessments will increase $30, based on the fiscal 2019 budget approved on Sunday. Budget adoption by the board of directors followed a series of public meetings begun in early… Read more »
Final filings set up 2018 federal and state elections
Other races in Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Snow Hill, Berlin and Pocomoke City By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) The deadline to file for state and federal office ahead of the Nov. 6 election passed on Monday, which sets the stage for the June 26 primary in races with more than one candidate… Read more »
Mathias files for reelection to senate seat
By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) Cementing his candidacy for reelection to another term in the Maryland Senate, Jim Mathias has filed paperwork ensuring his spot on the ballot in November. “My constituents can expect the same level of full commitment, and the same level of accomplishment” during another term, he said. “My… Read more »
Route 113 exempt from state scoring system
Route 50 bridge, Route 90 dualization and Route 589 work will require studies By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) Only one of the county’s top priority transportation projects, Route 113 dualization, will escape state-mandated feasibility study, numerous checklists and detailed costs estimates, before moving on to a new scoring system required by legislation… Read more »
Berlin seeking more grants for stormwater
Town Council on Monday approves list of priorities estimated to cost $3.5M By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) As the Town of Berlin prepares to wrap $2 million in grant-funded stormwater projects on Flower Street and William Street, planners are eyeing five new projects estimated to cost $3.5 million. At Monday’s Town Council… Read more »
Ocean Pines and Matt Ortt working out F&B contract
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) Ocean Pines appears close to an agreement with the Matt Ortt Companies to run the association’s yacht club and beach club. General Manager John Bailey said Sunday that a contract was being finalized. “That is with the legal beagles at this point, to work out final details,”… Read more »
Substantial election reform passes Pines Board test
Winner announcement to come immediately after votes are tabulated in Aug. By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 1, 2018) For the first time, vote totals in Ocean Pines elections will be released immediately after they are counted. A second reading for changes to Resolution M-06, governing elections, was approved by a board of directors vote… Read more »