BERLIN — As part of its continuing effort to reign in a few wayward property owners, Berlin is planning on leveling stricter lawn maintenance penalties, though the changes likely won’t affect residents until next spring.On Monday, the Mayor and Council were given a list of nearby communities and the penalties those towns level against property… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2011
New Berlin Sewer Plant Impresses Officials
BERLIN — A tour of Berlin’s new wastewater management facility Monday gave town officials a chance to get a closer look into a process that many try to avoid thinking about.“I was very impressed,” said Mayor Gee Williams. “[The facility] looked much nicer than anticipated.”Though the wastewater plant handles the collection and processing of the… Read more »
O’Malley Will Seek ‘New Revenues’ To Address Shortfall
OCEAN CITY — Against the backdrop of a picture-perfect August afternoon full of promise in Ocean City, Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley last Friday delivered the keynote address to the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) at the close of its annual convention in the resort painting a grim picture of what lies ahead for the state… Read more »
OC Police Report Influx Of Fake Internet IDs
SNOW HILL — New, difficult to detect fake IDs have the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) asking government officials and local businesses to help them crackdown on underage alcohol sales.“These IDs are popping up all over Ocean City,” OCPD Sgt. Doug Smith warned the Board of License Commissioners (BLC) Wednesday.Smith, along with Corporal Mark Wolinsky… Read more »
Berlin Man Arrested On More Animal Cruelty Charges
BERLIN — A Berlin man, already awaiting trial on dozens of counts of possession of child pornography, was arrested again this week on animal cruelty charges, a little over one year after his arrest and subsequent conviction on similar charges related to an incident in Salisbury last August.On Wednesday, Berlin Police received information that Kirt… Read more »
Resort, Street Performer Waiting On Judge’s Ruling
OCEAN CITY — A federal judge this week heard arguments on a motion for a preliminary injunction in the civil suit filed earlier this summer against the town of Ocean City by a street performer, but reserved ruling as the summer continues to tick down.In June, the Ocean City Mayor and Council unanimously passed an… Read more »
Downtown Wall Now Home To Unique Beach Mural
OCEAN CITY – Standing on Talbot Street, Ocean City patrons can take in a classic view of the town through a recently completed façade project and wall mural.Jerry Greenspan, who owns the property, said the building has been on his to do list for some time now.The building was originally owned by Albert and Bea… Read more »
Sustainable Growth Plan Concerns Legitimate
Local governments across the state came out in force against PlanMaryland last weekend in Ocean City during the Maryland Association of Counties Convention. In most cases they have valid concerns, specifically about the timeline of implementation.PlanMaryland is Gov. Martin O’Malley administration’s stab at improving communication among state agencies and local governments when it comes to… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Ban Beach SmokingEditor:I feel that it is time for me to speak out on the issue of smoking on the beach. We appreciate the efforts of the council in banning smoking in the parks and recreation areas of Ocean City, but we were very disappointed that smoking was not banned on the beach.My whole family… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Dale Dunning of the Jusst Sooup Ministry, which serves over 900 quarts of souls a week to the needy in Delaware, could not be a better beneficiary of the show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.Crews from the popular ABC show surprised the Dunning family this week and when they are complete overhauling her ministry building it… Read more »