Monthly Archives: October 2010
Some Random Thoughts On The Positive Side
Grapes and cheese togetherTaking my kids to a pumpkin patchPolitical ads that aren’t negativeBeing the first awake in my houseChar-grilled oysters at The Crab BagKnowing the election is just days awayHalloween in BerlinSports columnistsClothes that don’t wrinkle easyTaking off a tieCoastal Highway this time of year
Council Moves To Lower Minimum Bid For Beach Scopes
OCEAN CITY – At this week’s Mayor and City Council meeting, it was confirmed what many realize – the beach photography business, also known as scopes, is struggling to stay alive.Patrick McLaughlin of United Beach Photo, Inc. is the current bid holder for both beach photo franchise licenses in Ocean City. A franchise is held… Read more »
Tight Vote Gives Jim Hall President’s Chair
OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council gathered last week for an organizational meeting to swear in the returning incumbents and welcomed Brent Ashley.Former Councilman Joe Mitrecic sat in the chair of council president one last time and called the meeting to order. He took the time to thank all those who have supported… Read more »
Honest Mistake Defense In Campaign Mailer Gaff
BERLIN – With the Worcester County State’s Attorney race nearing the finish line, a flap this week over campaign mailers sent out to voters all over the county including pictures and names of prominent local citizens has added a late chapter to what has already been a heated battle.Voters across Worcester this week received campaign… Read more »
Sheriff’s Office, Marshals Locate Sex Offender In Ecuador
BERLIN – Apparently unhappy with the state’s new stringent sex offender laws, a Worcester County registered sex offender recently flew the coop to Ecuador, but county law enforcement officials, with the help of U.S. Marshall’s, were able to track the offender back to his native country.According to Worcester County Sheriff’s Department Detective Lou Esposito, who… Read more »
Council To Discuss Spiking Government Committees
OCEAN CITY – Last week’s Mayor and City Council organizational meeting revealed the council’s division, even after many officials did their best publicly after the election to mask their diversity in opinion.Once former Councilman Joe Mitrecic gave his good-bye speech and the oaths of the new City Council had been taken, the agenda seemed to… Read more »
Gulyas, Diegelmann In Rematch For Ocean City Commissioner
BERLIN – Worcester County Commissioner Louise L. Gulyas (R) got a chance to face challenger Ellie Diegelmann (D) last Thursday in a question-and-answer forum.The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce hosted an election candidate forum where representatives from three of the seven commissioner districts were in attendance. But the only district to have both an… Read more »
Ocean City News In Brief
OCEAN CITY – This week’s Mayor and City Council meeting agenda included a few requests that were approved. The following is a recap of the items discussed.Boardwalk Decking Maintenance ExtendedPublic Works Director Hal Adkins requested for the contract with Kade Construction to be extended to continue the Boardwalk’s Decking Maintenance Project at the 2009 price.According… Read more »
OCDC Scores $225K In Community Legacy Grants
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) recently received the largest award on the Eastern Shore from the Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD).According to Glenn Irwin, executive director of OCDC, the corporation has received funds for three of its application through DHCD’s 2011 Community Legacy Program. The three applications include the… Read more »