BERLIN — Through the use of interactive technology and devices meant to make abstract concepts easier to understand, Buckingham Elementary School (BES) is taking a hands-on approach to After-School Academies (ASAs).As part of National Light on Afterschool month, BES showcased its academies to the media and parents this week. During the event, parents were able… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2012
Testimony Concludes In Hudson Farm Case; Judge May Rule In December
BERLIN — After three years of legal posturing and 10 days after the trial began, testimony wrapped up on Wednesday in the landmark civil suit filed against a Berlin farm family and Perdue over alleged pollution violations dating back to 2009.Testimony ended Wednesday in the civil trial pitting a New York-based environmental watchdog group against… Read more »
Ping-Pong Summer Filming Wraps This Weekend
OCEAN CITY — After a little over a month at locations all over the Ocean City area, the shooting of the independent film Ping-Pong Summer is expected to wrap up this weekend.In September, the coming-of-age film, set in Ocean City in the mid-1980s, started shooting at locations all over the resort area. The film’s plot… Read more »
OC Carriage Rides Become A Reality
OCEAN CITY – If the first weekend was any indication, the operator of the horse and carriage rides in downtown Ocean City looks forward to a successful first season.Randy Davis of R and B Ranch located in Salisbury first proposed horse and carriage rides on the Boardwalk in Ocean City last May and Mayor and… Read more »
OC Police Officers Honored For Heroic Actions
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) this week announced several officers have been recognized with commendations for their actions during several serious incidents and arrests throughout 2012.Each year, the OCPD meets to review the performance of its sworn personnel along with its civilian personnel and issues commendations and recognitions. This week, several… Read more »
Ping-Pong Summer Filming Wraps This Weekend
OCEAN CITY — After a little over a month at locations all over the Ocean City area, the shooting of the independent film Ping-Pong Summer is expected to wrap up this weekend.In September, the coming-of-age film, set in Ocean City in the mid-1980s, started shooting at locations all over the resort area. The film’s plot… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Mayor Apologizes For Market Confusion Editor:In the two-hour plus discussion at Monday’s Berlin Council Meeting about the possibility of moving the Berlin Farmer’s Market from downtown to the Town’s parks many people spoke passionately and thoughtfully about their views on this issue. Ironically, it was something that was not said that needs to be stated… Read more »
Berlin Should Leave Farmers Market Alone
Although there have been some considerable public relations hiccups in recent months, Berlin is still a hot, little town that people marvel over for its recent commercial renaissance, successful special events and wave of positive exposure.The town’s elected officials, the Chamber of Commerce, business owners and residents all deserve credit for this boom in credibility… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
It was interesting to learn this week about Ocean City’s strategic plan effort, which officially got underway on Tuesday. With the election looming, most important to me was what was consultant Lyle Sumek and City Manager David Recor had to say about their individual interviews with Mayor and Council members.Sumek summed up current affairs in… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town
Every Saturday: Pancake Breakfast8 a.m.-noon, Ocean City Airport. To benefit the Ocean City Aviation Association’s Huey Memorial Display restoration and continuous maintenance fund. For more information, 410-641-6888 or 410-213-2471.Every Sunday: Morning Worship8 a.m. & 11 a.m., Traditional Worship; 9:30 a.m., Contemporary Worship; St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A, 10301 Coastal Hwy., O.C. For more information, 410-524-7474.Open… Read more »