All eyes on Hurricane Earl as storm passes by resort
(Sept. 3, 2010) All eyes were on Hurricane Earl as it made its way north along the coast this week, but it appeared that the storm would leave Ocean City largely unscathed. Full Story
Nonsmoking beach and other referendum questions rejected
(Sept. 3, 2010) The ballot for the Ocean City municipal election in October will likely list nothing but the candidate’s names, following the City Council’s rejection of three possible referendum questions this week. Full Story
OC and AAA advise people to monitor weather
(Sept. 3, 2010) The holiday travel forecast could be less rosy than predicted earlier, but Ocean City still expects a crowd at the beach over the weekend, providing that Hurricane Earl stays far off the coast. Full Story
Some council members not ready to extend MGH contract
(Sept. 3, 2010) Although Ocean City officials believe MGH Advertising has done a good job promoting the resort and helping it to draw a steady stream of visitors, the City Council is not ready to extend the firm’s contract. Full Story
Eastern Shore salary statistics show OC wages often higher
(Sept. 3, 2010) Comparing Ocean City’s salaries with those paid by other jurisdictions and private employers on the Eastern Shore showed that the resort pays some employees much more than the average wage, the City Council concluded this week. Full Story
WCLBA head wants to meet with LCB
(Sept. 3, 2010) The head of the Worcester County Licensed Beverage Association wants to meet with the Liquor Control Board to discuss the board’s recently released financial report. Full Story
Early voting under way in Maryland’s primary election
(Sept. 3, 2010) Voting has already begun for the Sept. 14 primary elections, with the advent this year of early voting in Worcester County and across the state.
The opening of early voting centers this year follows voters’ approval of a constitutional amendment in 2008 and subsequent legislation in 2009 to institute the practice this year. Full Story
Deadline to request absentee ballot for ’10 primary is Tues.
(Sept. 3, 2010) The deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail, fax or e-mail for the Sept. 14 primary election is next Tuesday, Sept. 7. Full Story
Candidates disclose financial reports in August filing with state
(Sept. 3, 2010) While most candidates try to raise a substantial amount of money for their campaigns, there are those who do not. Full Story
Candidates for posts statewide have court records listed online
(Sept. 3, 2010) A check of online court records for the state of Maryland turned up six candidates with any records that were not dismissed by the court.
Jimmy Schoolfield of Pocomoke, candidate for county commissioner in District 1, has a number of cases listed online. Full Story
No money available in resort budget for winter road repairs
(Sept. 3, 2010) Winter in Ocean City is traditionally when road work takes place and when drivers grow accustomed to dodging the orange traffic cones that section off the areas under construction.
But this winter, the only thing drivers will have to avoid is the occasional pile of snow. Full Story
Disappearance of campaign signs part of the political process
(Sept. 3, 2010) Some political candidates get upset about it and others say it is all part of running for office, but it remains that campaign signs have been disappearing from private properties throughout the Worcester County area. Full Story
As Hurricane Earl nears, local couple feel safe in round home
(Sept. 3, 2010) As Hurricane Earl makes its way up the East Coast, Susan and Tony Bruno feel safe in their Deltec round house on South Point Road in Berlin. Full Story
Disbrow ready to take public service to next level in OC
(Sept. 3, 2010) Warren Disbrow may be the oldest candidate vying for a seat on the Ocean City Council, but he just might have the most spunk. Full Story
Ocean City police officer involved in minor car accident
(Sept. 3, 2010) An Ocean City police officer was involved in a minor accident last Wednesday when she struck a bicyclist with her patrol car and the preliminary investigation determined the cyclist, not the officer, was at fault. Full Story
Montego Bay homeowners get prelimin. approval to use attics as living quarters
(Sept. 3, 2010) The Ocean City Council gave preliminary approval to a request to allow the attic space in mobile home districts to be used as habitable space. Full Story
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