Published October 31, 2008
OCEAN CITY - A local land developer was granted an unprecedented extension to hold-off on building 18 luxury condominiums for another year, leaving the City Council in the middle of a bitter fight between a cautious businessman and some angry neighbors.
At Tuesday's Mayor and City Council work session, Bob Warfield was granted another year extension, with strict guidelines attached, to finish building his 1111 Edgewater Avenue project, which some neighbors are calling 'stonehenge', describing...
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Published October 31, 2008
OCEAN CITY - Getting two out of three isn't always a bad thing, even for Ocean City's bravest.
The Ocean City Fire Department got approval to purchase two new fire trucks totaling just over $962,000 from the City Council on Tuesday, despite originally hoping for three.
Fire Chief Chris Larmore brought a proposal in front of the council proposing the low bid award purchase of three new fire trucks to KME (Kovatch Mobile Equipment) in Nesquehoning, Pa., which would provide 'three much needed new...
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Published October 31, 2008
OCEAN CITY - Putting to rest any discussion to the contrary, County Commissioner Louise Gulyas said this week she plans to seek a fourth term representing Ocean City at the county level.
Although Gulyas' term does not expire until 2010, a recent report on possible replacements for her seat encouraged her to make the announcement early.
'I am running because I really enjoy what I do. I want to finish the things I have started. I got a new library for Ocean City and I want to make sure the...
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Published October 31, 2008
Staff Reports
NEWARK - The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) recently released 2008 High School Assessment (HSA) results for the class of 2009. The class of 2009 is the first cohort of students (this year's seniors) that are required to pass the tests in order to earn a Maryland High School Diploma.
The HSA results show that 90.3 percent of Worcester County public school seniors have met the HSA graduation requirement.
'We are pleased with the progress that our students are...
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