NEW FOR FRIDAY: Jetty Beacon Salvage Operation Proves Fruitless
OCEAN CITY -- An effort this morning to recover and salvage a Coast Guard beacon tower swept off the end of the Inlet’s north jetty during Hurricane Irene last September proved fruitless after....
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Berlin Man Dies In Easton Accident
BERLIN -- A Berlin man was killed in a two-vehicle accident on Route 50 in Easton last Friday morning but his wife and 8-year-old son, who were passengers in the vehicle, were released from hospitals....
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Route 50 Bridge Work Planned
OCEAN CITY -- Motorists who frequently utilize the Harry Kelley Bridge can expect intermittent temporary closures over the next few months as State Highway Administration (SHA) crews perform....
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Tensions Flare As Towing Ordinance Passes
SALISBURY – The city’s towing ordinance was not put to rest this week without a fight as tempers flared when a last-minute change was suggested.
After two years of refining a towing....
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Survey Ranks OC Most Fun, Affordable
OCEAN CITY -- Ocean City added another feather to its cap last week when the resort topped a list of America’s most affordable and fun cities by Better Homes and Gardens Lifestyle.
Using....
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Salisbury-Orlando Flights Begin
SALISBURY -- Allegiant yesterday inaugurated nonstop flights between Salisbury and Orlando, Fla. via Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB).
The company will offer fares as low as $69.99 one way....
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Resort Standoff Suspect Gets Five-Year Sentence
SNOW HILL -- A Stockton man, arrested last Halloween after an hours-long armed standoff with police that paralyzed a vast section of the downtown area, was found guilty this week in Circuit Court of....
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Pork In The Park To Host National Contest
SALISBURY -- The annual Pork in the Park Barbeque Festival, sponsored each year by Wicomico County Recreation, Parks and Tourism, has been selected to launch a major national barbeque competition,....
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Oyster Rebound Continues
BERLIN -- State officials this week announced another landmark in Maryland’s ongoing efforts to restore the Chesapeake Bay’s native oyster population after the latest survey showed the....
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OCPD’s 2011 Report Finds Significant Serious Crime Dip
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) had a number of items scheduled during this week’s Mayor and City Council meeting including the release of the department’s....
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Ocean City News In Brief
OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council approved this week a list of requests to upgrade or replace Information Technology (IT) equipment, as well as Eagles Landing’s irrigation pump....
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OC Businesses Up For RAM Awards
OCEAN CITY -- The Restaurant Association of Maryland (RAM) this week announced the finalists for its annual awards gala later this spring and once again the resort area is well represented with....
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New Foreign Labor Sponsor Coming To OC
OCEAN CITY -- Many resort business owners can breathe a collective sigh of relief this week as the unsettled foreign student labor situation has now stabilized.
Earlier this month, federal sanctions....
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Junior Achievement Benefit In Worcester Funded Buckingham
BERLIN -- Junior Achievement (JA) held its first ever Adopt A School Dinner last October at the Marlin Club in West Ocean City. The committee that put on the event, had envisioned an event to....
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Free Gas Promotion Proposed Again
OCEAN CITY – The topic of “free gas” has returned as discussions turn toward ways to encourage visitors to come to Ocean City with gas prices predicted to rise once again.
During....
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Adventures Of Fatherhood
At this point in his life, Beckett’s interest in soccer seems to be purely social.
He’s more of a charming extrovert than an intense competitor, which just seems strange to even write....
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Council Outlines $20M In Capital Projects
OCEAN CITY – The process to create a list of capital improvement projects to be included in an ordinance for a bond sale in April began this week.
The list of previously approved projects and....
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Board Suspends License For Sale To Minor
SNOW HILL -- After a string of hearings for alcohol sales to undercover police cadets resulted in only reprimands, an Ocean City 7-Eleven owner was agitated this week when he got hit with a heavy fine....
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Bill Would Provide Funds For New Hospice Project
BERLIN -- In the midst of a major fundraising effort for a new facility in Berlin, the Coastal Hospice at the Ocean residence project is hoping for a fiscal shot in the arm from the state.
Coastal....
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Berlin Seeks Lower Commercial Electric Rates
BERLIN -- With a positive report from electric consultant Dwight Davis in hand, the Berlin Mayor and Council decided to continue pursuit of lowering non-residential energy rates in town. If accepted,....
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Berlin Plaza Granted EDUs For Apartments
BERLIN -- With equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) secured this week, a new combination retail and residential building got a little bit closer to hitting Berlin.
The Renaissance Plaza, which will be....
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Berlin Council Extends Worcester Youth Partnership
BERLIN -- After a successful nine months, the Berlin Mayor and Council agreed Monday to extend their partnership with Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services (WYFCS) for about another year and....
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Berlin Asked To Increase Home Height Limits
BERLIN -- There could be a series of changes to the rules of building in Berlin in the near future, including altered height limitation and new architectural guidelines.
The Berlin Planning Commission....
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3 Failed Robberies In 11 Minutes
SALISBURY -- A Salisbury man was arrested on numerous charges this week after allegedly attempting three armed robberies at local businesses within the span of about 11 minutes on Monday night.
At....
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Two-Year Covert Taxi Probe Nets 91 Drug Charges
OCEAN CITY -- The Ocean City Police Department’s narcotics unit, in collaboration with allied agencies, late last month concluded a two-year drug distribution investigation utilizing an....
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Berlin In Process Of Replacing Yellow Street Lights
BERLIN -- Things may be looking blue in Berlin from streetlight conversion, as town officials are currently replacing the former yellow bulbs with a more modern style.
Beginning several weeks ago,....
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Assateague Utilizing Solar Power
ASSATEAGUE ISLAND -- Recent solar installations at Assateague Island are a part of a nationwide campaign to reduce carbon footprints from parks, according to Park Ranger Chuck Zimmerman.
Two solar....
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Voices From The Readers
Let’s Get Back OC’s Pride
Editor:
I have followed silently for months now as the town I have loved since childhood appears to be crumbling like a house of cards. I find it....
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Only A Law If It Comes With Enforcement
At this point, the passage of a tighter noise ordinance in Ocean City is meaningless. It will remain this way until the summer season and businesses begin violating it. That’s when we will truly....
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Thoughts From The Publisher's Desk
Using a fictional cab company to target drug dealers and users in Ocean City was a smart move for the Ocean City Police Department and other local authorities.Although there’s a bit of a game....
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Open Houses Of The Week
WEST OCEAN CITY
Bay Point Plantation
Rt589/Gum Point Rd
Daily 10-5
Waterfront Estate Lots
in 142 Acre Preserve
Kevin Decker
The Fritschle Group/
Condominium Realty
443-235-6552
OCEAN CITY
Makai....
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We Remember Those We Have Lost
Dorothy May Falkenstein
BERLIN -- Dorothy May Falkenstein, 93, of Georgetown, Del., formerly of northeast Philadelphia, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.
She is survived by her son, Barry Falkenstein;....
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Alleged Perdue Thief Nabbed
SHOWELL -- A Millsboro, Del. man was charged with theft and theft scheme charges last week after Worcester County detectives were able to connect him to the theft of copper and aluminum from the....
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Seahawks’ Win Streak Hits Five Games
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team extended its win streak to five games this week after routing St. Michael’s, 61-21, on the road on Tuesday.
Erin Florick....
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Decatur Boys Halt Skid at Five
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team snapped a five-game losing streak this week, beating St. Michael’s, 71-53, on Tuesday.
Something had to give for the Seahawks,....
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Turtle Lax Club Tryouts Slated
OCEAN CITY- The Green Turtle Lacrosse Club-Eastern Shore will be holding tryouts for this year’s summer travel teams on Sunday, February 19, at Sea Gull Stadium on the campus of Salisbury....
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24th St. Pat’s Soccer Tourney Set to Return
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s 24th annual St. Patrick’s Soccer Tournament returns next weekend with roughly 150 teams and hundreds of players from all....
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Coastal Lacrosse Registration Open
OCEAN CITY- Registration is ongoing for the Coastal Lacrosse Club’s 2012 spring season, but the teams are filling up quickly, according to club officials.
The Coastal Lacrosse Club, founded in....
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Seahawks Vie for 9th Straight Title
BERLIN- While Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team came up a little short state Class 4A-3A East regional dual meet, the Seahawks have another excellent opportunity to build on its....
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Maryland Recreation And Parks Presents Bi-Annual Award
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High Voltage All-Stars Compete In Maryland Madness
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New WPS Coach Works with Olympic Program
BERLIN- Newly appointed Worcester Prep boys’ varsity soccer coach Terry Underkoffler comes with impressive credentials including coaching and evaluating young players for the U.S. Youth Soccer....
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Mathias Bill Would Protect Renters In Foreclosure Cases
OCEAN CITY -- With the foreclosure crisis not showing any real signs of abating, many renters in the resort area and across Maryland have found themselves literally left out in the cold, but a bill....
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Boat Show Weekend Is Here
OCEAN CITY -- The 29th Annual Seaside Boat Show, hosted by the Ocean City-Berlin Optimists, returns this weekend, once again providing a harbinger for spring and a jump-start to the season.
For the....
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Ocean City Parade, Festival Falls On St. Patrick’s Day This Year
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City puts on the green at the 31sth Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, which marches in Ocean City on Saturday, March 17.
Sponsored by the Delmarva....
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Weekly Laser, Fireworks Shows Set For Summer
OCEAN CITY – A weekly laser light and fireworks show will hit the sky downtown this summer as a new series of free events was approved this week.
The Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) presented an....
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5th Annual Death By Chocolate Set For Sunday
OCEAN CITY – As “Death by Chocolate” approaches this weekend, players of the game are warned to eat chocolate responsibly.
The 5th Annual “Death by Chocolate” event takes....
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Taustin Family Adding Crab House To Embers Property
OCEAN CITY -- An Ocean City landmark will be resurrecting an old tradition this summer when ownership adds a second restaurant to the property.
The Embers Restaurant on 24th Street and Coastal Highway....
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Ravens’ Oher Comes To Salisbury, Says He ‘Wouldn’t Change A Thing’
SALISBURY -- Baltimore Ravens royalty came to Prince Street Elementary last week when Michael Oher visited the area.
Last month Jason Miller, assistant principal at Prince Street Elementary School....
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Model Block Property Acquired In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY -- The Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) last week acquired the latest piece in its proposed “model block” puzzle when the City Council approved the purchase of a....
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Annual Program Recognizes 4-H Achievements
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BERLIN -- Members, parents and leaders from the Worcester County’s 4-H Clubs and honored guests gathered recently at the Show Hill Lions Community Center in Snow Hill for the Annual....
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Annual Blues Jam Date Announced
SNOW HILL -- The 5th Annual Snow Hill Blues Jam is set for Friday, April 20.
The sell-out event offers the best in regional entertainment with Slim De Nunn & the Highrollers headlining this year.....
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AGH’s Medical Home Program Scores Formal Recognition
OCEAN CITY – Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) was recognized this month for its patient-centered medical home programs that currently benefit patients in many ways as well as attempt to lower....
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Things To Do Around Town
Open Wednesday, Thursday
& Saturday: Nook Thrift Shop
Community Church at Ocean Pines, Rte. 589 & Racetrack Rd., Berlin. Accepting donations of gently worn clothes and small household....
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Who's Playing When And Where
Buxy’s Salty Dog
410-289-0973
28th St. & Coastal Hwy.
Friday, Feb. 17:
Bryan Russo, 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 18:
Electric Co., 9 p.m.
Clarion Hotel
410-524-3535
10100 Coastal Hwy.....
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Best Bites On The Beach
Fruitland-Salisbury
Restaurant 213
213 N. Fruitland Blvd., Fruitland
410-677-4880 • www.restaurant213.com
Just 20 minutes from Ocean Pines and Berlin, Restaurant 213 is worth the drive! Chef Jim....
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OC Elementary Third Grader Leads Class Discussion
Maddox Bunting, an Ocean City Elementary School third grade student in Carolyn Mitrecic's class, leads his class discussion on parts of speech using the Smart Board.
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Showell Elementary Third Grader Sports 100 Silly Bands
Showell Elementary third grader Alexis Rakow sports 100 silly bands to honor the 100th day of school.
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SD High Sophomore Places First At Regional Competition
Stephen Decatur High sophomore Audrey Affelder placed first in the regional competition of the 7th Annual State of Maryland International Reading Association Council High School Young Authors....
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Third Graders At Showell Elementary Try Their Hand At Shooting Baskets
Third graders at Showell Elementary, Emily Stitely and T. J. Bescak, tried their hand at shooting baskets at a Hoop Shoot Competition at Worcester Preparatory School. Stitely finished second place....
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Buckingham Elementary Students Create Three-Dimensional Marshmallow Objects
Buckingham Elementary Kindergartner Robert Webb celebrated the 100 day of school by creating three-dimensional marshmallow objects.
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SD High Advanced Placement Biology Students Get A Visit From SU Professors
Stephen Decatur High School Advanced Placement biology students Will Wangel and Becca Scott load a gel electrophoresis during a recent visit by Salisbury University professors Dr. Kim Hunter and Dr.....
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Educational Materials Donated To SD High By Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
Stephen Decatur High School Principal Lou Taylor and senior history standouts Elizabeth Anderson, Nick French and Spencer Cardenas pose next to the full-size replica of Rembrandt Peale's famous....
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Worcester Prep Second Grade Holds Bread Sale
Third graders Ryan Brafman, left, and Mason Brown enjoy the bread served during the Worcester Preparatory School Second Grade Kids Bread Sale.
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Art Show Held By Worcester Prep Middle School
At Worcester Prep’s Middle School Art Show Caleb McCurdy, right, shows Space Pirates, a mixed media on canvas piece, which he created with fellow students Hanna Nechay, Staton Whaley, Julia....
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OC Elementary Pre-K Mark 100th Day With Learning Lessons
Pre-kindergarten students at Ocean City Elementary School marked their 100th day with a number of different learning lessons. Photo by Chris Parypa
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Showell Elementary Celebrates 100th Day Of School
Kindergarten students at Showell Elementary celebrated the 100th day of school on Feb. 8 dressed as 100 year olds. Pictured, from left, are Aysheh Abuarqub, D'Anthony Harmon, Foster Smith, Kolten....
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A Week In Business
Top Producers Named
BERLIN -- At the company’s annual awards banquet, Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley President Laura Deeley Bren congratulated Nicole Brushmiller for being named Top....
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Ravens Roost #44 Installs 2012 Officers
At the February meeting, Ravens Roost #44, Ocean City, installed its 2012 officers. Pictured, from left, are Janet Rosensteel, Recording Secretary; Marc Grimes, Treasurer; Bill Cordwell, Sergeant....
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OC/Berlin Rotary Club Donates To OC Lions Club
Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club President Arlan Kinney, center, offers a donation to the Ocean City Lions Club representatives Dr. Christopher Takacs, left, and Lee Keefer in appreciation of their help....
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OC Elks Donate Children's Winter Coats
Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 donated 30 children's winter coats to Snow Hill Elementary School. These coats were purchased with funds raised at the Coats for Kids Golf Tournament, which raised $5,464.....
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Celebrate National Mentoring Month
Big Brothers Big Sister of the Eastern Shore and the Maryland Mentoring Partnership along with Wicomico Mentoring Project and many other local mentoring partners celebrated National Mentoring Month....
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OC/Berlin Optimist Announce Worcester County Art Winners
Ocean City/Berlin Optimist Art Chairman Ralph Green announced the Worcester County Art winners during a recent dinner. Pictured are Logan Scanlon, third place painting: Katie Collins, first place....
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Things I Like
Meeting new people
When someone I know wins money
Snow falling over water
Donating old clothes
That the Girl Scouts cookies are gone
Listening as well as hearing
Watching my kids chase each....
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Using Trusts Could Lower Your Taxes
OCEAN CITY -- The sweeping tax reform passed in 2010 ushered in unprecedented opportunities for families to transfer wealth.
The estate and gift tax lifetime exclusions jumped to $5 million for 2011....
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What's Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You don't like rejection. But instead of trying to "ram" your ideas through to an unreceptive audience, stand back and wait for a more favorable....
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