Winter arrives in time for spring
Storm dumps inches of snow on region, causing power outages, closings
(March 6, 2009) Snow blanketed the Delmarva Peninsula early this week when the biggest storm of the season dumped up to half a foot of the white stuff on the region. Residents woke up in a winter wonderland on Monday, as the rain of the previous day had turned to snow overnight. Full Story
County schools honored by state
(March 6, 2009) The Maryland State Department of Education is recognizing 463 elementary and middle schools and 73 high schools across the state for the academic performance of their students. Full Story
Council speeds up plans for expansion, hopes to qualify for fed. stimulus funds
(March 6, 2009) Plans are moving forward to design the expansion of the Ocean City fire station in Montego Bay, with the hope that the project could become eligible for federal stimulus funding for its construction if it is soon "shovel ready. Full Story
Budget cuts will set schools on backward path, board says
School board must slash additional $1.6M; worries about people, programs
(March 6, 2009) Worcester County schools will be forced to take "a giant leap backward" thanks to the deep budget cuts mandated by the county. There was no love lost between the board of education and the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday when the board met for its last review of the budget before it is adopted in two weeks. Full Story
POLICE BRIEFS
Car hits bank A 49-year-old woman was taken to the hospital Feb. 26, after she drove her vehicle into the side of the PNC Bank in downtown Berlin. According to the Berlin Police Department, Shirley Ayers of Frankford, Del., failed to stop at a stop sign and drove into the side of the bank on William Street, causing significant damage to the building. Full Story
OCEAN CITY COUNCIL BRIEFS
(March 6, 2009) The following topics were discussed by the Ocean City Council on Monday. Councilwoman Margaret Pillas was absent from the meeting. Special events The council approved two events for the coming months. The first was the fifth annual Battle on the Beach soccer tournament, sponsored by the Salisbury University women's soccer club. Full Story
OC's capital projects list mix of reality, dreams
Series takes closer look at proposals and possibilities
(March 6, 2009) Our review of Ocean City's capital improvement plan begins with those projects that are either complete or will be within the next few months. Since projects listed in the plan are not assured of funding until given the go-ahead by the City Council, it makes sense to start with the ones that have, to see where the money has been spent so far. Full Story
Community input sought in selection of signs at entrances
(March 6, 2009) Ocean Pines property owners and residents are invited to choose their favorite style of signs for the community's two primary entrances. Both the South Gate sign and the North Gate sign could be redone. The former North Gate sign had large individual letters spelling out "Ocean Pines. Full Story
Alert siren to sound Saturday at 10 a.m.
(March 6, 2009) Worcester County residents will again hear the emergency alert signals from their local fire sirens on Saturday, March 7. The county has taken this step to provide additional means to warn the surrounding communities of imminent danger and the need to tune to radio, television or the Internet for information in the event of emergencies. Full Story
Home energy audits could save energy, money from leaking though the cracks
(March 6, 2009) Winter's cold air can enter homes through very small openings, adding considerable expense to the cost of heating. Summer's hot air enters the same way, adding expense to the cost of cooling. Both issues can be solved by sealing a house tightly, to keep the cold air out in the winter and the hot air out in the summer. Full Story
Ryan asks for time to hire attorney in Mitchell death case
(March 6, 2009) The man who allegedly started the fight that ended with the death of Michael "Mikey" Mitchell, 19, in Berlin last May told a judge Tuesday he needs time to save money so he can hire a defense attorney. Michael Patrick Ryan, 31, was the host of a party at his Decatur Farm residence on May 29 following the graduation at Stephen Decatur High School. Full Story
Woman in auto collision files suit against Town of OC
(March 6, 2009) A Newark woman is suing the Town of Ocean City because an on-duty member of the resort police department struck her car in 2007. According to the suit, Cheryl Gage suffered "painful and permanent injuries" when a police vehicle driven by Pfc. Joseph Bushnell struck her vehicle at 64th Street and Coastal Highway. Full Story
Illegal alien sentenced to 33 months for racketeering conspiracy
(March 6, 2009) U.S. District Judge Marvin J. Garbis sentenced Mohammad Akhtar, 52, to 33 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for a racketeering conspiracy. Akhtar was involved in a scheme to bribe officials with both the U.S. Full Story
Recycling drop-off facility work to stay in county
(March 6, 2009) When Worcester County hires a company or contractor to do work, it should try to hire ones from within the county, County Commissioner Bobby Cowger said Tuesday. Cowger has often made the point that county contractors need work and should be hired whenever possible. An upcoming opportunity is waiting for them. Full Story
Ordinance regarding water, sewer allocations gets mixed reviews
BERLIN (March 6, 2009) The Berlin Town Council is expected to make a decision about new wastewater regulations next week. The council had discussed an ordinance about water and sewer allocations at its Feb. 23 meeting, but postponed a decision because two council members, Dean Burrell and Lisa Hall, were absent. Full Story
BERLIN BRIEFS
(March 6, 2009) The Berlin Town Council discussed the following issues at its Feb. 23 meeting. Council members Dean Burrell and Lisa Hall were unable to attend. Water allocations The council postponed a vote on an ordinance about allocations of water until all the council members could be present. Full Story
Campaign urges bdwk. shops to install cigarette receptacles
(March 6, 2009) The Ocean City Surfrider Foundation's five-year campaign to keep the beach and ocean clean has been so successful that the group will likely continue it once that time is up, one of the organizers said this week. Full Story
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