April 16, 2010

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What's Your Sign?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Although you might prefer moving forward...READ MORE

Things I Like

Weekends without rain Salads from Chick-Fil-A Short but important phon...READ MORE

Seeking Steady Growth In Technology Stocks

OCEAN CITY -- For the past decade or so, many investors seeking the po...READ MORE

Volunteers From Star Charities Present $1,400 Check To Alzheimer's Association Of Salisbury

Volunteers from Star Charities presented a $1,400 check to the Alzheim...READ MORE

Mathias Receives Certificate Of Appreciation From OC AARP

Senator Jim Mathias, right, received a certificate of appreciation fro...READ MORE

SD High School Key Club Accepts Check For $550 From Kiwanis Club Of Greater OP-OC

Roy Foreman, Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City liaison to...READ MORE

A Week In Business

Nurse Celebrates 50th Year SALISBURY -- Peninsula Regional recently re...READ MORE

Best Bites On The Beach

Fruitland-Salisbury Restaurant 213 213 N. Fruitland Blvd., Fruitland 4...READ MORE

Spring Egg Hunt at OC Elementary

April 16, 2010 - Students
Julie Biscoe's kindergarten class celebrates their findings after a spring egg hunt in Ocean City Elementary School's courtyard. Above the students are pictured with their special prizes. ...READ MORE

BIS and BAA partner with Worcester County 4-H

April 16, 2010 - Students
The Berlin Intermediate School and Beyond Afterschool Academies have partnered with Worcester County 4-H to offer an environmental experience. Students are learning about wetlands and buffers, groundwater and aquifers, the shrinking deer population and will simulate an oil spill. Above, students created their own edible aquifers out of sweet treats and ice cream with the help of advisors Jeanne Davis and Betsy Apple, to understand how water (and pollution) penetrate the ground.  ...READ MORE

Showell Third Graders Read About Voyages

April 16, 2010 - Students
Third grade students at Showell Elementary are reading stories all about voyages. The students wrote about a voyage that they would like to take and dressed as if they were on the voyage. Pictured, from left, are Sofia Gordy, who would like to visit Jamaica; Wyatt Sperry, Disney World; Jack Rosenberg, Egypt; and Logan Dillon, New Orleans.  ...READ MORE

Peotry Students Honored at Worcester Prep

April 16, 2010 - Students
Celeste Bunting, Head of Lower School at Worcester Prep, honors Wyatt Bright and his sister Abigail Bright for their excellent writing of poetry about nature. The poem Abigail submitted last year was named a national winner and is now published in the National Garden Clubs Nature's Song Book. This year both Abigail and Wyatt entered the competition, and both have been named State of Maryland Winners. ...READ MORE

1st Graders at OC Elementary Participate in STEM Instructional

April 16, 2010 - Students
Students in Windy Phillips first grade class at Ocean City Elementary School are participating in S.T.E.M. instruction, an extensive hands-on learning that enforces the need for real-world research and generates excitement for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Pictured are Tiernan Weinstein and Taylor Takacs ...READ MORE

Worcester Prep Sophomore Takes 2nd in Essay Contest

April 16, 2010 - Students
Worcester Prep sophomore Jake Emche was the second place winner in the Optimist Essay Competition for the 2009-2010 school year. Optimist Essay Chairman Bob Russell presented him with his plaque and a check. ...READ MORE

BOC Worcester Prep Player of the Week

April 16, 2010 - Sports
This week's Bank of Ocean City Player of the Week award for the Worcester Prep girls' varsity lacrosse team went to Sara Noyes, who turned in great games in wins over Holy Child of Montgomery County and Easton. Pictured above, from left are Coach Yetive Delaney, Noyes and Bank of Ocean City assistant vice president Earl Conley. Submitted photo ...READ MORE

SDHS Bliss Salon-WOC Fitness Player of the Week

April 16, 2010 - Sports
This week's Bliss Salon-West Ocean City Fitness Stephen Decatur boys' lacrosse Player of the Week award went to Nick Abbaticchio, who scored the game-tying and game-winning goal against Bennett and scored seven goals in the Seahawks' two games. Pictured above, from left: Coach Scott Lathroum, Coach Jason Pylpczuk, Abbaticchio and Head Coach Jason Macrides. Submitted photo ...READ MORE

Decatur Girls Steal Dramatic Win

April 16, 2010 - Sports
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur's girls' varsity lacrosse team won a wild one at home on Tuesday, giving up the lead with time running out and tying the game in the waning seconds before taking care of business in overtime to escape with a 14-12 win over Queen Anne's. The Seahawks entered the game with a 4-1 conference record and a tenuous hold on the top of the standings in the Bayside South, but Queen Anne's from the Bayside North always presents challenges. Decatur led for much of the contest before...READ MORE

Decatur Softball Suffers First Loss

April 16, 2010 - Sports
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur's varsity softball team's early season unbeaten streak came to an end on Monday as the Seahawks ran into a buzz saw and fell to visiting Parkside, 10-0. Decatur had made it look fairly easy through the first portion of the schedule, cruising to a 4-0 record while outscoring their opponents by a combined 40-6. In their last two games before falling to Parkside on Monday, the Seahawks beat Mardela, 8-0, and Washington, 20-0. However, the Seahawks had the tables turned on...READ MORE

Mallards Fall in South River Tourney

April 16, 2010 - Sports
BERLIN- Worcester Prep's boys' varsity lacrosse team suffered its first defeat in an otherwise nearly perfect first half of the season last week, falling to South River of Anne Arundel County, 14-8, in the championship game of the Greg Carroll Invitational tournament. The Mallards entered last Saturday's tournament in Annapolis with a perfect 4-0 record, having routed its early season opponents by a combined 63-9 score. A week earlier, Worcester had swept two games in its own invitational...READ MORE

Seahawks Edge Parkside, Remain Unbeaten

April 16, 2010 - Sports
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur's boys' varsity tennis team squeaked by Parkside in a battle of Bayside South frontrunners on Monday to remain unbeaten on the season. Something had to give on Monday when the Seahawks (4-0) faced Parkside (4-0) in an early season battle of Bayside South unbeatens. For a while, it appeared Parkside would keep its record unblemished and send the Decatur to its first loss of the season before the Seahawks rallied. Parkside went up 3-0 in the contest after sweeping two...READ MORE

Seahawks Fall to Top-Ranked Lions

April 16, 2010 - Sports
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur's boys' varsity lacrosse team hung with Bayside Conference front-runner Queen Anne's for about a half on Tuesday before falling to the Bayside North frontrunners, 15-5. The Seahawks played the Lions just about even for the first two quarters on Tuesday and trailed by just one goal at 4-3 at the half. However, Queen Anne's steadily pulled away from the young Seahawks in the second half and cruised to the 15-5 win. The loss to Queen Anne's on Tuesday on the road did little...READ MORE

Seahawks Thump Parkside, Continue Win Streak

April 16, 2010 - Sports
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur's varsity baseball team stayed on a roll this week, sweeping two games including an 11-1 over Parkside on Monday to improve to 4-1 on the season. Since an opening day loss to Bennett two weeks ago, the Seahawks have reeled off four straight wins including a 19-6 drubbing of Washington last Thursday and the 11-1 win over Parkside on Monday. Decatur has used the combination of clutch hitting from up and down the line-up to often lights out pitching by its starters in the...READ MORE

Faces in Places

April 16, 2010 - Faces In Places
A spotlight on the local and regional bar and restaurant scene ...READ MORE

Downs Cancels Live Racing

April 16, 2010 - Top Stories
BERLIN- For the first time in 63 years, there will be no live racing this summer at Ocean Downs as track officials confirmed this week the ongoing renovation and expansion of the grandstand areas to accommodate the future slots venue at the historic track will not be completed in time to host the annual live meet. For the last 62 years, Ocean Downs has hosted a 40-day live meet throughout much of summer, attracting thousands of harness racing enthusiasts each year. Last year, for example, the...READ MORE

Ocean City Dumps Recycling

April 16, 2010 - Featured Story
OCEAN CITY •€' Citing a recycling program that was moving too far into the red, the City Council unanimously axed its most well known green program on Tuesday. Although officials say Ocean City is not totally abandoning the popular 'reduce, reuse, recycle' mantra, but rather outsourcing the program in a 'rethinking' strategy that will save the town upwards of $1 million, the fact of the matter is the town will be abandoning its traditional recycling pickup practices, rendering those little...READ MORE

A Week In Business

April 16, 2010 - Business News
Realtor Earns Designation OCEAN CITY - Realtor Della Wilson of Prudential Carruthers in West Ocean City has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance with a particular emphasis on short sales.  At a time when millions of homeowners are struggling with the possibility of foreclosure, the skills and education accumulated by Wilson over her years as a realtor...READ MORE

Fatherhood Adventures

April 16, 2010 - Fatherhood Adventures
It's amazing to me how much my television viewing habits have changed over the last two years. On one hand, my kids have opened my eyes to a whole new world of television that I never realized existed, but there are moments when I find myself watching these shows and scratching my head. One particular scenario from last weekend pretty much sums it up. I was feeding Carson, while Beckett was banging off a few sprints from one end of the house to the other. On the television was the sensation of...READ MORE

False Rape Report Leads To Robbery Charges

April 16, 2010 - Cops & Courts
OCEAN CITY - One local man is in custody and Ocean City police are looking for two others this week for their involvement in a falsely reported rape case that led to robbery and assault charges in an odd case where it appears the alleged suspect was actually the victim. Around 1 a.m. last Monday, the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) responded to a residence on Baltimore Ave. for a reported rape. Upon arrival, OCPD officers met with a man later identified as Jerry Adkins, 54, of Ocean City,...READ MORE

We Remember Those We Have Lost

April 16, 2010 - Obituaries
John Lawton Martin BERLIN - John Lawton Martin, 74, succumbed to a long battle with lung cancer on Sunday, April 11, 2010. Born in Baltimore he was the son of the late James B. Martin and Ruth C. Martin. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Geraldine Rolfes Martin. Martin was a veteran of the US Marine Corps, having served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, 3rd Degree Member, Council 905 in Ocean City and a past member of Ocean Pines Golf Club. He had...READ MORE

Thoughts From The Publisher's Desk

April 16, 2010 - Between The Lines
At first glance, word Ocean City is giving up on recycling is discouraging. However, that's not exactly the case, and it would be wrong to infer the effort is being abandoned for the sake of saving money. The town is looking to outsource its recycling effort to the same Pennsylvania company currently in charge of hauling away its solid waste, which is later transformed into energy and sold to utility companies around the region. This move will essentially save the town about $1 million a year....READ MORE

Voices From The Readers

April 16, 2010 - Letter To The Editor
Support For Drivers In Spat With Council Editor: As a longtime resident of Ocean City and a frequent user of a taxi to get around on our little slice of heaven on the Atlantic, I watched the contretemps between the Silly Council (also known as the 'greedy bastards') and a couple of the local cab companies (also known as some poor working stiffs) unfold. The basic story, if I understand it correctly, was that one of the cab company owners (Christy) was in a bind and asked a fellow cab company...READ MORE

Strange Political Games Hurt Community

April 16, 2010 - Editorial
The third time was not the charm for Worcester's fraternal slots bill, but luck had nothing to do with it. Political shenanigans doomed the bill, and it's unclear exactly why it had to happen the way it did. House Bill 56 would have permitted Worcester-based service clubs the opportunity to offer slot machines to members and their guests. Currently, Worcester is the only county on the shore unable to have them. Proceeds from these slots would in turn be spread out throughout the non-profit...READ MORE

Who's Playing When and Where Musically Speaking

April 16, 2010 - Best Beats
707 Sports Bar & Grille 410-213-9507 12702 Old Bridge Road, West OC Friday, April 16: Hotline Saturday, April 17: Karaoke With Hey Mick Buxy's Salty Dog 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, April 16: Bryan Russo Trio Saturday, April 17: TBA Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 410-524-1000 On the beach, 118th St. Every Friday: DJ Rupe, 7-9 p.m. Clarion Hotel 410-524-3535 10100 Coastal Hwy.  Ocean Club: Friday, April 16 & Saturday, April 17: New...READ MORE

OC Lions Club Donates Thousands to Barrett Scholarship Fund

April 16, 2010 - Community News
Each year the Ocean City Lions Club donates $7,500 to the Atlantic General Hospital James Barrett Scholarship Fund. This money is designated to go toward the tuition expenses of three AGH nursing students planning to remain in the area and serve the community after graduation. Pictured, from left, are Kirsten Northway, AGH Director of Human Resources, Nursing Students Sarah Esh and Nicole Frey, OC Lions Cub Scholarship Chairman Sean Williams and King Lion Larry Schissler. Not pictured is Brandon...READ MORE

County Commissioners Recognize Severe Storm Awareness Week

April 16, 2010 - Community News
The County Commissioners presented a proclamation to Emergency Services Director Teresa Owens recognizing April 12-16 as Severe Storm Awareness Week and urged all citizens to become better prepared to face emergency situations that could arise in their communities. Owens said forecasters are predicting an active hurricane season this year with 11-16 named storms, 6-8 hurricanes and 3-5 major hurricanes. ...READ MORE

Temple Bat Yam Annual Raffle Produces $24K

April 16, 2010 - Community News
The 13th annual Temple Bat Yam raffle this year produced over $24,000. The raffle was held in various places around Delmarva and staffed by volunteers from Temple Bat Yam. Above, Ocean City resident John Tilghman is pictured receiving his check from Debbie Resnick, treasurer, and Dolores Pack, public relations for Temple Bat Yam ...READ MORE

Worcester Prep Alum Join Students on London Trip

April 16, 2010 - Community News
On this year's Worcester Prep senior trip to London, three alumnae who made the trip with their own classes back in the 1980s enjoyed the experience again with their children who now are seniors at their alma mater. Pictured, from left, are Karen Barrett Clayland '80 and Kevin Clayland '10; Lisa Bunting Cook '83 and Austin Cook '10; and Taylor Beauchamp '10 and Susan Winkleman Beachamp '83. ...READ MORE

Campaign Coordinator of the Year Award Given

April 16, 2010 - Community News
Cyndy Howell, volunteer services coordinator for Worcester County, second from left, received the Campaign Coordinator of the Year award for Worcester County from Tim Feist of Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Kathleen Momme, Executive Director of the United Way and Gage Thomas of Choptank Real Estate. ...READ MORE

Bevy of Sex Offender Bills Pass

April 16, 2010 - Top Stories
ANNAPOLIS- One of the primary goals of the state legislature going into the 2010 General Assembly was to strengthen Maryland sexual predator laws, and while not all of the three dozen-plus bills introduced during the session were passed, state lawmakers did make significant strides toward the objective. One of the hot-button issues going into the 2010 General Assembly session was the need to strengthen the state's sex offender laws, spurred largely by the tragedy in the Salisbury area in...READ MORE

Tough Teen Decisions Subject of Event

April 16, 2010 - Top Stories
BERLIN- The entire community needs to come together to help teenagers make better choices, local school and teen advocates say, a process that will begin with a Community Awareness event Monday night. The Community Awareness event will be held from 6 to 7:30 at Stephen Decatur High School (SDHS) on Monday, April 19. The event, said SDHS Principal Lou Taylor, is not just for parents, but for teenagers and the entire community. 'Kids today are faced with more challenges,' said Taylor. 'We are...READ MORE

Late Amendment Dooms Slots for Clubs Bill Again

April 16, 2010 - Top Stories
ANNAPOLIS- Perhaps the most disappointing outcome of the just-finished General Assembly session was the death of a bill that would have allowed limited slot machine gambling in non-profit service clubs, fraternal organizations and veterans organizations in Worcester County, which was once again undone on the last day when a late amendment added on the Senate side stalled the legislation. House Bill 56, pre-filed this year by local Delegates Norm Conway and James Mathias, would have added...READ MORE

Snow Removal Exhausts State Budget for Resort Road Repairs

April 16, 2010 - Top Stories
OCEAN CITY- Maryland State Highway Administration officials told the Mayor and City Council this week that it cost more than $120 million to clear the roads this past winter, and now they have very little left over to fix those same roads in the year to come. Upon hearing the news, Mayor Rick Meehan jokingly quipped that 'this could be the first year I can remember that (the SHA) wasn't rushing to finish a major road project in the days before Memorial Day', but the news did spark some concern...READ MORE

Tow Companies Against Franchise Idea

April 16, 2010 - Top Stories
OCEAN CITY•€'Tow truck drivers believe that the town of Ocean City should check their numbers and price points before they start saying the word •€˜franchise' and •€˜towing industry' in the same sentence. As a result, the town might be looking seriously at other options including some of the alternatives the towing industry brought to the table on Tuesday. Dozens of angry tow truck drivers quietly sat in the council chambers at City Hall until their agenda item was called three...READ MORE

Friday, April 16--Berlin May Address Critics By Spiking Yellow Streetlights

April 16, 2010 - Daily Buzz
BERLIN - The replacement of Berlin's unpopular yellow sodium vapor streetlights and obsolete streetlights was meant to get under way soon, but confusion over the new streetlights could delay the project. Town Administrator Tony Carson asked the Berlin Mayor and Council to approve a purchase order for nearly $8,000 for 100 new streetlights at the Monday night Berlin Mayor and Council meeting. Over the next three years, the town intends to replace many streetlights with new fixtures, including 320...READ MORE

Friday, April 16--Chief Deputy Eyes County's Top Cop Spot

April 16, 2010 - Daily Buzz
BERLIN - With an eye on maintaining consistency and stability in the department, long-time Chief Deputy Reggie T. Mason has formally filed to run for Worcester County Sheriff in the upcoming 2010 election. With the blessing of current Sheriff Charles T. Martin, who continues to battle lyme disease associated with a tick bite three years ago and will not seek re-election after 16 years at the post, Mason brings a wealth of experience and a long career of his own with the Worcester County...READ MORE

Friday, April 16--Town, Firefighters Ink Bargaining Agreement

April 16, 2010 - Daily Buzz
OCEAN CITY- After months of strenuous back and forth negotiations, the town of Ocean City and the IAFF Firefighter's union came to a collective bargaining agreement for the next three years. More than a dozen firefighters representing the union and a similar number of town officials, including the Mayor and City Council took turns signing the second CBA between the town and the firefighter's union, as the majority of the changes in this agreement all seem to be driven by simple economics and as...READ MORE

Friday, April 16--Fed Program Aims To Help Renters Out Of Work, Luck

April 16, 2010 - Daily Buzz
WEST OCEAN CITY - Renters affected by the recession on the verge of losing their housing may qualify for a new assistance program, funded with federal stimulus funds, through Diakonia homeless shelter. The Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Project  (HPRP) works to stop the cycle of homelessness before it begins for renters who have lost their employment due to the recession. 'The whole intent is to stop those people who are precariously housed or extremely vulnerable from moving into...READ MORE

Friday, April 16--10-Year Sentence for Stabbing Incident

April 16, 2010 - Daily Buzz
SNOW HILL- A Grasonville, Md. man arrested in June on attempted murder and other serious charges after stabbing two men during a fight at a downtown Ocean City parking lot pleaded guilty this week in Circuit Court to one count of second-degree assault and was sentenced to 10 years in jail, most of which was then suspended. Just before midnight on June 8, a private citizen informed Ocean City police there was a fight in progress in the parking lot at 7 Atlantic Ave. As officers approached the...READ MORE

Civil Suit Settled

April 16, 2010 - Top Stories
SNOW HILL - A civil suit filed last June in Circuit Court by an Ocean Pines man erroneously named as an arrested suspect in a press release issued to media by the Worcester County Sheriff's Office was settled last week, reportedly for $5,000. On July 2, 2008, the Worcester County Sheriff's Office issued a press release detailing a vehicle break-in at the Wal-Mart on Route 50 with roughly $3,000 in personal property stolen. According to the release, sheriff's deputies met with the victim who was...READ MORE

Berlin Closes in on New Website

April 16, 2010 - Top Stories
BERLIN- The outmoded town of Berlin website is one step closer to replacement, after the Berlin Town Council authorized staff to pursue a contract to overhaul the site with a local web company. The Berlin town charter allows the town to bypass the bid process on projects that are subjective and difficult to write hard and fast bid specifications for, according to deputy town administrator Mary Bohlen . Berlin's five member Information Technology (IT) Committee unanimously recommended to the town...READ MORE

Town to Collect Obsolete Recycling Bins

April 16, 2010 - Top Stories
OCEAN CITY•€'Shutting down the recycling program in Ocean City won't be as easy as a mere unanimous vote, as the Public Works department is now tasked with the job of collected the thousands of large receptacles distributed throughout the resort. Now that the town has announced its plans to shut down and outsource the recycling program in Ocean City, city residents and businesses are left with the daunting task of trying to figure out what to do with the receptacles that were either given...READ MORE

Public Weighs In on Berlin Comp Plan Revisions

April 16, 2010 - Top Stories
BERLIN- A handful of speakers identified some issues with and changes they'd like to see made in the draft Berlin Comprehensive Plan during a public hearing Monday night. The town has until October to approve the planning document, which has been delayed several times over the years. Kate Patton, director of the Lower Shore Land Trust, spoke in favor of a green belt of preserved open space around town in addition to the urban growth boundary already included in the draft plan. It is not entirely...READ MORE

Berlin Adjusting Stormwater Regulations to New State Rules

April 16, 2010 - Top Stories
BERLIN- A public hearing on new stormwater regulations in Berlin calling for the use of environmental site design (ESD) attracted a single speaker, who asked that the  Berlin Town Council add provisions to the regulations calling for few waivers, more recognition of impaired waterways, and more public accountability. Assateague Coastkeeper Kathy Phillips had a long list of additions she would like to see to the proposed regulations, which would better protect water quality in the Coastal...READ MORE

Berlin Water Rates to Go Up

April 16, 2010 - Top Stories
BERLIN- Water rates could go up for Berlin water customers next year to handle capital and operations costs, a consultant told the Berlin Town Council this week. The town recently separated water revenue into two accounts, operating and maintenance and capital expenses. Both accounts are projected to suffer losses in the current fiscal year. 'Your annual users' rates and your ready-to-serve charges have to cover all your operating and maintenance expenses,' said consultant Russ Tatman of URS...READ MORE

Ocean City News in Brief

April 16, 2010 - Top Stories
OCEAN CITY•€'In the brief this week, the city's water and wastewater rates will rise over the next five years, the 3rd annual air show pens more performers but gets nixed on a new idea, and some new faces were sworn in to serve on the Board of Elections for this fall's municipal elections. Water and Wastewater Rates on the Rise The Mayor and City Council approved an incremental rate raise for water and wastewater over the next five years, to compensate for rising operational costs in a 6-1...READ MORE

Faulty Beach Chair Suit Settled

April 16, 2010 - Top Stories
OCEAN CITY- A civil suit filed last summer by a New Jersey man against an Ocean City company seeking $100,000 in damages caused by an allegedly faulty beach chair last week settled out of court for an undisclosed amount. Last Aug. 10, East Windsor, N.J. resident Mark Pacelli, through his Baltimore attorney, Michael Smith, filed a civil suit in U.S. District Court claiming negligence, strict liability and loss of consortium against Ocean City Boardwalk, Inc., the parent company of the Sunsations...READ MORE

Defamation Suit Settled

April 16, 2010 - Top Stories
SNOW HILL- A civil suit filed last June in Circuit Court by an Ocean Pines man erroneously named as an arrested suspect in a press release issued to local media by the Worcester County Sheriff's Office was settled last week, reportedly for $5,000. On July 2, 2008, the Worcester County Sheriff's Office issued a press release detailing a vehicle break-in at the Wal-Mart on Route 50 with roughly $3,000 in personal property stolen. According to the release, sheriff's deputies met with the victim who...READ MORE

Salvia, Local Interest Bills Approved

April 16, 2010 - Top Stories
BERLIN- The Maryland General Assembly wrapped its 2010 session at midnight on Monday with hundreds of pieces of legislation passed by state lawmakers and hundreds more left on the table, but, by and large, the local delegation was successful in pushing through several bills important to the local area. Some battles were won and others were lost in the 90-day session during which the budget and the ongoing recession dominated the proceedings, but there were weighty social issues introduced and...READ MORE

WOC "Tea Party" Set for Saturday

April 16, 2010 - Top Stories
WEST OCEAN CITY- With the deadline for filing state and federal taxes expiring late last night, groups all over the country have organized rallies protesting the growing tax burden for citizens and a general dissatisfaction with their governments, including right here in Worcester County where a 'Taxed Enough Already,' or TEA, Party is slated for tomorrow afternoon at a West Ocean City shopping center. Sponsored by the Worcester County chapter of the non-partisan citizens activist group...READ MORE

People in Society

April 16, 2010 - People In Society
Snapshots of Those Lending a Hand  Throughout the Community ...READ MORE

What's Your Sign?

April 16, 2010 - Horoscopes
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Don't be put off by a seemingly too-tangled situation. Sometimes a simple procedure will unsnarl all the knots and get you in the clear fast and easy, just the way the Lamb likes it. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): It's a good time to go through your work space -- wherever it is -- and see what needs to be replaced and what can be tossed (or at least given away) without a second thought. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): Someone who disagrees with your position might try to...READ MORE

Some Considerations For Avoiding AMT

April 16, 2010 - Money Sense
BERLIN - When Congress created the alternative minimum tax, or AMT, in 1969, it was designed to ensure that the wealthiest paid at least some tax by closing tax loopholes and limiting shelters. In fact, it's called the AMT because of the alternative set of rules for determining the minimum tax wealthy investors must pay. In the first year, only 20,000 people lost write-offs. However, because the deductions, exemptions and tax brackets used by the AMT are not indexed to inflation (as they are in...READ MORE

Things I Like

April 16, 2010 - Things I Like
Working on a rainy day A greasy cheesesteak with fried onions Good pediatrician reports Masters weekend A hammock on a breezy day Looking back and seeing my kids in the rearview mirror The monkeys at the Salisbury Zoo Old photo albums Quick, productive meetings Leaving a hospital Bikes that don't rust ...READ MORE

Arts in The Area

April 16, 2010 - Arts In The Area
A Spotlight on the Local Art World ...READ MORE

Open Houses in Ocean City

April 16, 2010 - Open Houses
OCEAN CITY The Meridian Daily 10-4 Oceanfront Residences New Construction Dan Clayland Coldwell Banker 410-520-0072 OCEAN CITY Bella Vista Five Models Open Daily 10-4 3BR Bayside Condos 45th Street Coldwell Banker 410-524-6111 OCEAN CITY Belmont Towers Boardwalk & Talbot Street Daily 11-4 Kevin Decker The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 443-235-6552 OCEAN CITY Seaside Escape 79th Street Fri-Sun 10-4 Brand New Oceanside 3BRS Furnished & Unfurnished Coldwell Banker 410-524-6111 OCEAN...READ MORE

Open Houses in West Ocean City and Berlin

April 16, 2010 - Open Houses
WEST OCEAN CITY Sailor's Watch Golf Course Road Fri-Sun 10-4 New 3BR, 3.5BA Luxury Townhouses Coldwell Banker 410-524-6111 WEST OCEAN CITY New Construction 9800 Mooring View West Harbor Village Daily 11-5 11 Townhouses 3BR/3.5BA/Garage Prudential Carruthers 410-520-2600 ...READ MORE

Open Houses in Surrounding Areas of Ocean City

April 16, 2010 - Open Houses
NEWARK, MD Arcadia Village Affordable New Homes Models Open Sat & Sun 11-2 Prudential Carruthers 410-520-2600 SALISBURY SummersGate Active Lifestyle Community 846 Johnson Road Open Daily 12-5 Lynn Brocato Senior Realty LLC 410-543-8750 SWANN COVE, DE Herring Court Fri & Sun 11-4 Spacious 4BR/2.5BA Single Family 3 miles to Fenwick Josh Morimoto Prudential Carruthers 410-371-2216 SALISBURY 806 Friar Tuck Lane Nottingham Woods Sun 12-1:30 3BR/2BA Custom Built Home on Double Lot Christal...READ MORE