OCEAN CITY — A popular Ocean City nightclub this week was cleared in a $1 million civil lawsuit by a plaintiff who was brutally raped on a private parking area away from the establishment in 2008.After a two-week trial in U.S. District Court ended on Monday, a federal jury found in favor of Seacrets in… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2013
Mayor Calls Rumors ‘Local Politics At Its Dirty Worst’
BERLIN — Looking to quiet what he referred to as a “whispering campaign” by political enemies, Berlin Mayor Gee Williams spoke out Monday at a Mayor and Council meeting about rumors that he said have recently been circulating in the community portraying him as a reckless alcoholic.“I don’t know if I should be flattered or… Read more »
Berlin To Form Utility To Combat Flooding Woes
BERLIN — A last-minute pushback from town residents, businesses and non-profits worried about annual fees did not halt the Berlin Mayor and Council’s decision to establish a new stormwater utility department.During last night’s public hearing, people in the town were not unanimously against the idea, however, with some encouraging and praising the council for finally… Read more »
Md. Bill Seeks Increased Waterway Patrols
OCEAN CITY — Frustrated with an alarming spike in the number of illegal catch and poaching cases in the state’s waterways, including the areas around Ocean City and the coastal bays, and perhaps more frequently the Chesapeake Bay, a trio of Eastern Shore lawmakers this week introduced legislation to increase the number of Natural Resources… Read more »
Chamber Beer Sales Approved For Events
BERLIN — Though split votes over the presence of alcohol at certain town events have been common recently, the Berlin Council was unanimous Tuesday in agreeing to relax Berlin’s open container law at six events for next year and approve an application by the Chamber of Commerce to sell beer and wine at five of… Read more »
S.W.E.A.T. Opens New Location In West Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — For the fitness minded on Delmarva, S.W.E.A.T (Speed, Weight, Endurance, Agility, Training) promises a professionally crafted workout that routinely produces results no matter the starting fitness level.“It is really designed to take the individual to the next level no matter what level they are standing on,” said Powerhouse Gym and S.W.E.A.T owner… Read more »
Great White Shark’s Online Track Captivating Many
OCEAN CITY — The public’s long fascination with great white sharks has reached a crescendo in recent weeks with the appearance of a massive 16-footer cruising along the coast including a pass by Assateague and Ocean City last weekend.OCEARCH Shark Trackers, a group of scientists dedicated to tagging and tracking sharks and researching their often… Read more »
Convention Center’s New Bayfront Space Celebrated
OCEAN CITY – The curtains were drawn on the Roland E. Powell Convention Center’s new ballroom and exhibit space last week as city officials and guests gathered to take in the space and its beautiful view.Last Thursday the Town of Ocean City celebrated the completion of the first phase of the convention center’s renovation project… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Great White Shark’s Online Track Captivating Many
OCEAN CITY — The public’s long fascination with great white sharks has reached a crescendo in recent weeks with the appearance of a massive 16-footer cruising along the coast including a pass by Assateague and Ocean City last weekend.OCEARCH Shark Trackers, a group of scientists dedicated to tagging and tracking sharks and researching their often… Read more »
Decatur Wrestlers Remain Unbeaten
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team remained unbeaten last week after sweeping a pair of meets from two Bayside North foes including Queen Anne’s, which had also not lost.The Seahawks took on Queen Anne’s in a battle of unbeaten Bayside teams last Wednesday and held on for a 37-24 win after building a big early… Read more »