OCEAN CITY — The Town of Ocean City is seeking the dismissal of a federal civil suit levied in April on behalf of a street performer alleging the town’s 30-foot noise ordinance on the Boardwalk is unconstitutional.On April 10, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed suit in federal court on behalf of violinist William… Read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2013
NEW FOR TUESDAY: Family Alleges Church Negligent, Liable In Woman’s Death; Violent Predator’s Background Never Disclosed To Victim
BERLIN — The family of a woman found murdered along a rural road in northern Worcester County last August has filed a wrongful death civil suit against the church where she worked and its pastor.Last August, a Worcester County grand jury indicted Matthew N. Burton, 29, of Dagsboro, on eight counts including first-degree murder and… Read more »
NEW FOR MONDAY: Civilian Jet Confirmed As New Air Show Headliner
OCEAN CITY — Just weeks after the U.S. Navy Blue Angels team, the planned headliner of the 2013 Ocean City Air Show, announced it was shutting down its show schedule indefinitely due to federal budget cuts, the event has added a civilian-owned Harrier jet to the lineup.In mid-April, the Blue Angels announced all remaining appearances… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
After a recent spate of misbehavior by Beckett, I tried to dig deep and reach his heart the other day by introducing the significance of the “d” word to him.As I launched into my little lecture about how his behavior was upsetting me and causing me to become disappointed in him, I tried explaining what… Read more »
SU Set To Host Graphic Arts Show Next Month
SALISBURY — With their fine arts show wrapping up this week and graphic art show set to open early next month, spring has been a busy time for senior art majors at Salisbury University (SU).Leah Lewman, one of those senior art majors who helped organize the fine arts show, said that the experience and her… Read more »
OC Exploring Alternatives For Solid Waste Collection
OCEAN CITY – The idea of transforming the solid waste department into an enterprise fund or a franchise to reduce costs remains under consideration in Ocean City.During last Friday’s budget wrap-up session, Public Works Director Hal Adkins presented the Mayor and City Council with a “full circle” of how the idea came about, starting in… Read more »
Elected Official Questions Town’s Stormwater Waiver
BERLIN — Berlin Councilwoman Lisa Hall questioned this week the transparency of an administrative waiver the town granted to a developer, town officials defended both the waiver and the transparency of the action and added that the waiver will likely be the only one granted.The topic was first broached earlier this month when the town’s… Read more »
Regional Airport Gets $500K Loan For Upgrades
SALISBURY — Wicomico County officials last week approved a conditional $500,000 loan to the Salisbury-Ocean City-Wicomico Regional Airport for improvements and upgrades to hangars in an effort to help ensure the facility continues to be a major transportation hub on the Lower Shore and possibly even expand its presence.“The complex was built some time ago… Read more »
Salisbury’s Hoppes Finally Gets Votes For Chief
SALISBURY — After 16 months serving as acting chief, Rick Hoppes has been appointed the permanent chief of the Salisbury Fire Department (SFD).During those 16 months, Mayor Jim Ireton and some members of the City Council clashed over whether Hoppes should be appointed permanently to the post. It was only with the most recent election… Read more »
City Council Maintains Benefits Move Will Save Money
OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council sought to clear the air at City Hall this week amid allegations the city did not do its homework before negotiating and ratifying public safety agreements, which included some benefit changes.On April 8, the Mayor and City Council met with the local chapters of International Association of… Read more »