BERLIN — A pair of familiar names and faces were among Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley’s list of “green bag” nominations submitted to the state senate last week for appointment or reappointment to various state boards and commissions.Former Worcester County Commission President and current county attorney John “Sonny” Bloxom and former County Planning Commission chairperson and… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2011
School Board Clarifies Bus Standards
SNOW HILL — Even with the Worcester County Board of Education in a perpetual budget crunch, members decided to impose strict standards upon themselves when it comes to replacing school buses.Prior to last week’s Board of Education meeting, the official policy was that all replacement buses purchased by the county would have to be “generally… Read more »
Salisbury Council Delays Annexation Decision
SALISBURY — The possible annexation of land near Booth St. received some hesitant interest from the Salisbury Council.Currently, the area in question contains 100 two-story townhouses on approximately 10 acres of land.“The property is obsolete,” said Al Gentry, the owner of Cornerstone LLC.Gentry proposed that the council annex the land so that a new development… Read more »
Fraternal Slots Bill Returns With High Hopes
OCEAN CITY – Once again, a bill that would allow limited slot machine gambling in non-profit service clubs, fraternal organizations and veteran’s groups in Worcester County has been introduced in the General Assembly, and with a two-pronged approach for the first time, this could be the year it gets approved.For each of the last three… Read more »
A Memorable Week For Berlin Family
OCEAN CITY – Berlin residents Dave and Sara Hambury have had an eventful week — winning $75,000 on Sunday and welcoming the birth of their second child on Tuesday.“We’re almost overloaded with excitement,” said Dave Hambury yesterday.Last Sunday, Feb. 20, the Hamburys received the news that they had won the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club’s $75,000… Read more »
Dolphin Found In Bethany Beach
BETHANY BEACH – Officials are seeking an outside opinion on the exact cause behind the death of a white sided dolphin that washed ashore on the beach this week.On Tuesday, a white sided dolphin washed ashore onto the beaches of Bethany Beach, Del. Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute (MERR) Executive Director Suzanne Thurman reported… Read more »
Convicted Murderer Trying Again For New Trial
OCEAN CITY –Convicted killer Benjamin Sifrit, who along with his wife Erika, brutally murdered and dismembered a Virginia couple vacationing in Ocean City nine years ago, made a renewed bid for a new trial this week after introducing an initial salvo in his most current appeal in U.S. District Court.Benjamin Sifrit this week introduced a… Read more »
Slots In Clubs Looks Promising, Legislators Say
OCEAN CITY — Companion bills that would allow limited slot machine gambling in non-profit service clubs, fraternal organizations and veteran’s groups in Worcester had preliminary hearings in their respective House and Senate committees last week, and local lawmakers appear confident the legislation will pass.For each of the last three years, a bill that would have… Read more »
Mayor Irked Over Colleagues’ Health Insurance Stance
SALISBURY — An attempt by members of the Salisbury City Council to amend the city’s charter drew harsh criticism from Mayor Jim Ireton this week.“While we should be celebrating the terms of [Louise] Smith and [Gary] Comegys as they come to an end, we find that their true colors shine through with this charter amendment… Read more »
Proposed Septic System Ban Comes At Bad Time
by Steven Green
As expected, Gov. Martin O’Malley’s proposed ban on septic system went over like the proverbial lead balloon for many Marylanders earlier this month, particularly those of us on the rural Eastern Shore.In his State of the State address, the governor announced his intention to seek a ban on septic system use in new developments. Within… Read more »