BERLIN – Walnut Hill residents got their wish Monday night when the Berlin Mayor and Council approved their request to designate Walnut Hill Drive a one-way street.All the property owners in the small development were in favor of the change, representatives of the community have said.The town council held a public hearing on the requested… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2010
Friday, March 26–Council Backs Changes In Traffic Ticket Policy
OCEAN CITY — The Mayor and City Council have penned support for a bill that would make it a requirement for motorists who receive a traffic ticket to elect on the spot whether they plan on going to court.Upon Chief Bernadette DiPino’s request, Mayor Rick Meehan got the approval from the council last week and… Read more »
Hospital Head Addresses Health Care Reform
OCEAN CITY — When the House of Representatives voted 219-212 on Sunday night to pass the historic Health Care Reform Bill, it capped a year of heated debates and passionate arguments from both sides, but the discourse is sure to rage on for months to come, as those who hold extreme views on both the… Read more »
Faces in Places
A spotlight on the local and regional bar and restaurant scene
People in Society
Snapshots of Those Lending a Helping Hand Throughout the Community
Open Houses in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY The Meridian Daily 10-4 Oceanfront Residences New Construction Dan Clayland Coldwell Banker 410-520-0072OCEAN CITY Bella Vista Five Models Open Daily 10-4 3BR Bayside Condos 45th Street Coldwell Banker 410-524-6111OCEAN CITY Belmont Towers Boardwalk & Talbot Street Daily 11-4 Kevin Decker The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 443-235-6552OCEAN CITY Seaside Escape 79th Street Fri-Sun 10-4… Read more »
Who’s Playing When and Where Musically Speaking
Buxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-097328th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, March 19: TBASaturday, March 20: TBACarousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums410-524-1000On the beach, 118th St.Every Friday: DJ Rupe, 7-9 p.m.Clarion Hotel410-524-353510100 Coastal Hwy. Ocean Club: Friday, March 19 & Saturday, March 20: First ClassDr.Unks Bar & Grille410-213-7775 • 9636 Stephen Decatur Hwy., West OCFriday, March 19: Blake… Read more »
Worcester Jury Finds Cambridge Man Guilty
SNOW HILL – After four days of testimony in a high-profile murder case dating back to 2004, moved from Cambridge after an appeals court overturned an earlier conviction, a Worcester County jury deliberated for six hours last Friday before finding the defendant guilty of first-degree murder.The trial of Richard Lavonte Blanks, 42, of Cambridge, began… Read more »
WOC Residents Seek Barking Dog Remedies
SNOW HILL – The owners of chronically barking dogs in residential areas in Worcester County may face fines or other sanctions in the future if they do not control their canine companions.A small group of West Ocean City residents asked the Worcester County Commissioners this week to create legal measures to deal with owners who… Read more »
Seal Returns To Ocean After Bizarre Road Trip
BERLIN – While the deceased whale that washed up on the beach in Ocean City last Saturday afternoon was met with sorrow, another marine mammal stranding with an unusual twist a day later had a happy ending.Around 9 p.m. on Sunday, Worcester County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a rather unusual call about a live seal… Read more »