OCEAN CITY- After seven weeks, the FOP Lodge 10 stands alone atop the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s Fall Flag Football League with four teams lurking close behind just a game back.The FOP improve to 5-1 this week with a 20-13 win over Tequila Mockingbird, but four teams, including the Eastside Mafia, Buxy’s, Kirby’s… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2011
Tough Guy Of The Week
Berlin Dolphins win 13-12 Thriller
BERLIN- The Berlin Cadet Dolphins of the Salvation Army Red Shield League salvaged their season and kept their playoff hopes alive last week with a thrilling 13-2 come-from-behind victory over the Dover Destroyers.The Dolphins led the defensive struggle early, 6-0, after a touchdown run by J.J. Purnell late in the first quarter. After an interception… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
At 3 ½ years old, soccer is not my kid’s thing.After spending the couple months playing in the county’s outdoor soccer league for 3- and 4-year-olds, he has made it abundantly clear kicking and chasing around a soccer ball is not important to him.In varying levels, his disinterest has been made clear during every outing… Read more »
Pot In Mail Recipients Busted
WEST OCEAN CITY — Two Florida residents were arrested on drug charges earlier this month after the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) got a tip about a large shipment of marijuana being mailed to them.In early October, OCPD narcotics officers received information about a possible large shipment of marijuana destined for a person in West… Read more »
Ceremony Marks Dedication Of Tom Patton Lane
BERLIN — Family, friends and government officials were among those gathered for the dedication of Tom Patton Lane last Friday.“I have no doubt he is a very, very pleased person today,” said Delegate Norm Conway (District 38B).Stretching approximately half a mile, Tom Patton Lane serves as a connection between the greater Assateague area and the… Read more »
School Sidewalk Work Begins
BERLIN — The Worcester County Health Department in collaboration with the State Highway Administration (SHA) this week began projects to build and replace sidewalks, cross-walks, signage and adding ADA ramps in order to improve the accessibility and safety of students and parents in getting to and from the schools in Berlin and Snow Hill. The… Read more »
Salisbury Council Ironing Out BZA Issues
OCEAN CITY – After weeks of deliberation on how to approach an issue concerning nonconforming property uses, the City Council made progress this week on what route seemed most appropriate to guide the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) in hearing out cases.The ordinance on the table is to amend a chapter to change BZA procedures… Read more »
OC Convention Center Tour Planned
OCEAN CITY — The public is invited to tour the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City on Monday, Nov. 7.The one-hour tour of the facility begins at 4:30 p.m. at the Visitor Center entrance to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. The tour provides an excellent opportunity for citizens to see the 32,000-square-foot… Read more »
Cardin Introduces Bay Bill
BERLIN — U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), chairman of the Senate Water and Wildlife Subcommittee, this week introduced legislation to reauthorize the Chesapeake Gateways and Watertrails program run by the National Park Service. Cardin’s bill continues a successful program that helps visitors appreciate the far-reaching role the Chesapeake Bay has had in our region’s culture and… Read more »