September 14, 2012

NEW FOR THURSDAY: Council Green Lights Off-Season Carriage Rides

OCEAN CITY – Horse and carriage rides are in the clear to be provided downtown during the off-season. Public Works Director Hal Adkins updated the Mayor and City Council on the proposed horse and carriage rides on the Boardwalk that was brought up back in May by Randy Davis of R and B Ranch located in Salisbury. At that time, the council voiced several concerns and Adkins and Davis returned this week with responses. Davis has proposed to provide horse and carriage rides downtown during the...READ MORE

NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: Skateboarding On Boardwalk Coming Soon In OC

OCEAN CITY – In just a couple of weeks, the Mayor and City Council will vote to pass an emergency ordinance to allow skateboarding on the Boardwalk. At the conclusion of Monday’s Mayor and City Council meeting, Councilman Doug Cymek brought up the topic of legalizing skateboarding on the Boardwalk in Ocean City that hadn’t been publically spoken of by city officials in a couple of months. The idea to legalize skateboarding came up in July when a brief ban took place on the use...READ MORE

NEW FOR TUESDAY: Dare Stresses Progress In Election Bid

OCEAN CITY – Former City Manager Dennis Dare filed to run for City Council on Monday morning, taking the opportunity to look back on the improvements he has helped make in Ocean City over the last 30 years and what he intends to accomplish into the future as a councilman. As Dare walked out of the front entrance of City Hall after filling out the council paperwork, Dare was overwhelmed by the amount of supporters who greeted him, including council members Doug Cymek and Mary Knight, who...READ MORE

NEW FOR FRIDAY: OC Police Chief In Running For Sarasota, Fla. Post

OCEAN CITY -- The resort’s police chief was named today one of the five finalists for the top cop job in Sarasota, Fla. On the short list, released today by Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin, were Ocean City Police Chief Bernadette DiPino, Oak Forest, Ill. Chief Gregory J. Anderson, former Tampa, Fla. Major/Division Commander Salvatore Ruggiero and Richmond, Va. Deputy Chief of Police Tonya D. Vincent. DiPino, who has been chief since 2003, said this afternoon she alerted the Mayor and...READ MORE

NEW FOR FRIDAY: Former City Manager To Hold Press Conference Monday

OCEAN CITY -- Former City Manager Dennis Dare will hold a press conference on Monday at City Hall to discuss Ocean City’s future, including what is expected to be an announcement of his intentions to seek a council seat. So far, incumbents Doug Cymek and Mary Knight have filed to retain their seats and are being challenged by hopefuls Robert Baker, Sean Rox, John Franklin Adkins and Joe Mitrecic, a former two-term councilman. Although they have not filed yet, incumbents Jim Hall and Joe...READ MORE

Teamwork Leads To Inlet Rescue

OCEAN CITY -- The Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP), with the help of a parasail boat, rescued a man in trouble in a dicey situation just north of the Inlet jetty on Tuesday afternoon. Around 1 p.m., the OCBP lifeguard at the Inlet went into the ocean to rescue a man clearly in trouble near the north rock jetty at the Ocean City Inlet. When the guard reached the unidentified man, the victim was having difficulty breathing and was in danger of going under. Earlier accounts reported the man was...READ MORE

Salisbury Police Raises Move Ahead

SALISBURY – There was not a chair to be found in council chambers this week as bright yellow shirts of public works employees filled the room who voiced that they are in need of a pay increase just as much as the police department. Last week, Salisbury Police Chief Barbara Duncan told the council how the city is struggling to retain officers who once they have a few years of experience are often lured by other, better paying agencies. In an attempt to keep Salisbury competitive in...READ MORE

New Northside Park Exercise Area Eyed In OC

OCEAN CITY – A new outdoor exercise area is in the works for Northside Park, as a final recommendation of a provider will come to the Mayor and City Council in the near future. This week a large number of bid openings occurred for the construction of an outdoor exercise area, complete with fitness equipment, at Northside Park. According to bid documents, the Town of Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department requested proposals from contractors for the outdoor exercise equipment at...READ MORE

Council Frowns On Halloween Event Plan

BERLIN -- An ambitious idea by a local non-profit wasn’t able to get off the ground this week. The Berlin Mayor and Council, while supportive of what the group was trying to do, cited practical concerns as their justification for denying the application. “I think the plan is flawed,” Mayor Gee Williams told Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services (WYFCS) Director of Development and Donor Relations Stefanie Gordy. Gordy appeared before the council Monday to pitch her...READ MORE

Unions Protest West OC Hiring

WEST OCEAN CITY -- Protestors carrying large signs and handing out pamphlets and other literature sprouted up around a West Ocean City outlet center this week objecting to some new tenants using non-union contractors during construction. Throughout mid-week, protestors set up shop at key access points near the Tanger Outlets in West Ocean City displaying large signs to passing motorists and pedestrians criticizing the use of non-union workers on build-outs and other construction projects...READ MORE

5th County School Earns National Blue Ribbon

POCOMOKE -- Pocomoke Elementary School (PES) became the fifth school in Worcester County last week to receive a National Blue Ribbon designation. “When everyone works together for the same goal, the barriers to learning disappear and everyone benefits. Shared responsibility gets results. Our motto states it best: ‘Every child achieving; every adult contributing’,” said PES Principal Michael Browne. PES was previously a Maryland Blue Ribbon School but was upgraded by U.S....READ MORE

Lawsuit Alleges Pay Discrimination Within Liquor Department

BERLIN -- A lawsuit was filed against the Worcester County Commissioners in late August alleging the county’s Department of Liquor Control (DLC) violated the federal Equal Pay Act by paying female employees at retail outlets less than their male counterparts. The suit was filed in U.S. District Court by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on August 29. The complaint outlines an alleged pattern by the county of undercompensating female retail clerks at county owned and...READ MORE

More Boardwalk Cameras Approved

OCEAN CITY – The police department will have extra eyes on the Boardwalk next summer as additional cameras will be installed during the final phase of the Boardwalk’s reconstruction, which will begin this fall. Ocean City Engineer Terry McGean explained that the funding for a fiber optic network to run the length of the Boardwalk was included in the budget for the Boardwalk Renovation Project. The network will allow for the installation of 10 additional cameras, as well as Variable...READ MORE

Resort Businessman Eyes Council Seat, Hopes To Reverse Recent Trends

OCEAN CITY – Robert Baker is a new face to the list of candidates running for the City Council this year, but he feels his experience in bringing enemies closer together to benefit each other will reflect positively on the operation of the town. “I am not running with anyone or against anyone. I am just running for the town of Ocean City,” Baker said. “I am a big believer in moving forward. Here’s where we are, let’s look to the future.” Before moving to...READ MORE

Voices From The Readers

Come On Out And Make Strides In OC Editor: One in two women newly diagnosed with breast cancer turns to the American Cancer Society for help. That’s an incredible responsibility that the Society meets through a variety of free programs including: providing rides to treatment; providing wigs, scarves, and prosthesis; connecting newly diagnosed patients with survivors; and providing lodging for patients who travel for treatment. I would like to invite everyone to participate in an effort...READ MORE

Patience Wearing Thin For Most In Berlin

It’s no secret Berlin has a bevy of issues when it rains a lot, and the public has addressed those concerns repeatedly for the last decade at least and most specifically over the last month as several significant flooding events have taken place. During the two most recent meetings, as well as in a letter from Mayor Gee Williams stuffed in town electric bills this week, residents were advised to exercise patience and that long-term evaluations were underway and that an action plan would...READ MORE

Thoughts From The Publisher's Desk

We are currently in the midst of profiling Ocean City Council hopefuls, and we will eventually get to each and every one who runs. This week I sat down with former Council President Joe Mitrecic (see the article on pg. 15A). Candidate Robert Baker’s profile can be found on page 21A.During these articles, candidates often toss out a lot of concepts, some of which have merit and some of which will likely never see the light of day. However, Mitrecic touched on something this week that I have...READ MORE

Adventures Of Fatherhood

Beckett started his school career last week, and he seems to have handled the transition with little trouble.As I assume to be the case with most parents, our child’s first day of school was something special and not to mention a bit emotional.It was particularly memorable for me, as he started pre-kindergarten at Worcester Preparatory School, where I graduated recently (yeah, right), and the significance of that was and is not lost on me.It was a day of mixed emotions for Pam and I, as...READ MORE

Pot Paraphernalia At Boardwalk Stores

OCEAN CITY -- The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) last month busted two Boardwalk businesses for allegedly displaying and selling drug paraphernalia. On Aug. 24 and again on Aug. 30, OCPD patrol officers discovered two different Boardwalk businesses selling smoking devices fashioned in a manner to smoke controlled dangerous substances (CDS) and seized the illegal items. At the Shore Side Shop on Aug. 24, the alleged CDS smoking devices were discovered by police in a box on the floor behind...READ MORE

Open Houses Of The Week

WEST OCEAN CITY Bay Point Plantation Rt589/Gum Point Rd Daily 10-5 Waterfront Estate Lots in 142 Acre Preserve Kevin Decker The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 443-235-6552 OCEAN CITY Sunset Island 67th St & The Bay Sat & Sun Condos, Townhomes, Single Family Homes Luxury Resort Living Terry Riley Vantage Resort Realty 443-880-0512 OCEAN CITY Makai Condominiums 42nd St. Bayside Daily 10-4 New Construction 2BR & Studio Condos Ben Dawson The Fritschle Group/ Condominium...READ MORE

Scenic Film Festival Eyes Return Oct. 11

OCEAN CITY -- The public is invited to join the Assateague Coastkeeper and the Assateague Coastal Trust when they host the Wild and Scenic Film Festival On Tour at Seacrets in Ocean City on Thursday, Oct. 11. The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is a collection of films from the annual festival held in Nevada City, Calif. Now in its 10th year, the festival focuses on films that speak to the environmental concerns and celebrations of our planet. “Films featured at Wild & Scenic give...READ MORE

Questions Raised Over Ocean City’s Golf Pass Policies

OCEAN CITY – Mayor Rick Meehan stood strong this week while accusations were made that the town is wasting taxpayers money in issuing golf passes to the town-owned Eagle’s Landing. In late August, Councilman Brent Ashley requested City Manager David Recor examine the records of town employees and guest play at the municipal golf course, Eagle’s Landing, including the use of Gold and Silver passes. This week Ashley asked for a discussion to be scheduled over the matter asserting...READ MORE

Lack Of Trust Led To Union Effort, OC Employee Says

OCEAN CITY -- In an exclusive interview on Saturday, Greg DeMarco, an Ocean City property owner since 2001 and a seven-year town employee in the parks department, said the public needs to know the reasons the city’s general employees want to unionize. Earlier this year, the town’s general employees -- essentially all those not linked to public safety -- expressed to the Mayor and Council their desires to organize. Rather than vote outright on the matter, the council advised the...READ MORE

OC BikeFest Eyes Bigger Second Year

OCEAN CITY – The highly anticipated OC BikeFest, presented by Rommel Harley-Davidson of Annapolis and Rommel Harley-Davidson of New Castle and Smyrna, Del. rolled into Ocean City yesterday for its second year. According to organizers, this year’s OC BikeFest will treat Delmarva motorcycle enthusiasts to a weekend of fantastic music and thrilling entertainment at the Inlet, Convention Center and Jolly Roger Amusement Park. OC BikeFest will take place on the same grounds and setup as...READ MORE

Fiery Two-Car Crash Closed Route 113 Monday

SNOW HILL -- A fiery two-vehicle crash on Route 113 near Snow Hill on Monday afternoon caused by a driver who failed to break in time to avoid traffic stopped for a school bus shut down the highway for about two hours. Around 4:30 p.m. on Monday, a 2002 Chevrolet Impala collided with a 1997 Chevy cargo van on Route 113 just south of Porters Crossing Rd. near Snow Hill. The investigation revealed the Impala’s 16-year-old driver failed to notice traffic stopped in the highway behind a...READ MORE

County Digs Deeper Into State’s Septic Changes

SNOW HILL -- The Worcester County Planning Commission got an in-depth look last week at what Senate Bill 236, also known as the “septic bill,” will mean for the county. While no action was taken, the commission will only have until Jan. 1 to decide whether to recommend accepting the plan, which would divide Worcester up into a series of tiers. “I believe it’s more of a land use bill than anything else,” said County Development Review and Permitting Director Ed...READ MORE

OC Chips In Funds For Red Cross Disaster Trailer

OCEAN CITY – A disaster trailer will be positioned in Ocean City by the Lower Shore chapter of the American Red Cross fully prepared to set up a shelter and assist others in case of an emergency. American Red Cross Lower Shore Chapter Executive Director John Culp and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors Madalaine How came before the Mayor and City Council Tuesday to ask the town to participate in the chapter’s effort to match a grant from the Perdue Foundation for the purpose of...READ MORE

Fatal Hit-And-Run Suspect Guilty

SNOW HILL -- A Virginia man who struck and killed a pedestrian on Coastal Highway on Memorial Day while driving drunk pleaded guilty last week in Worcester County Circuit Court to negligent homicide by motor vehicle while under the influence. Early in the morning last Memorial Day, Ocean City Police responded to the area of 54th Street and Coastal Highway for a reported hit-and-run accident involving a pedestrian. The investigation revealed the pedestrian, later identified as Matthew Jude...READ MORE

Former Councilman Running To Get OC Back On Track

OCEAN CITY -- A familiar face in local political circles wants back the seat at City Hall he lost two years ago.Former two-term Councilman Joe Mitrecic, first elected in 2002 and re-elected in 2006, was blunt this week on why he feels it’s imperative he get back into elected office and secure one of the four open City Council posts, which are currently held by Council members Doug Cymek, Jim Hall, Joe Hall and Mary Knight. He filed at City Hall on Monday to have his name on the ballot Nov....READ MORE

Berlin’s Damage Not Bad Enough For Fed Aid

BERLIN -- After learning Berlin failed to exceed the county “threshold” for property damage during a storm last month and thus won’t qualify for disaster relief, town officials advised residents to be patient while a long-term stormwater fix is developed. In the meantime, Mayor Gee Williams also urged residents to invest in flood insurance. “I think that flood insurance is a basic requirement for living in the Town of Berlin,” he said Monday, adding that those who...READ MORE

Berlin’s Newest Restaurant Hits Ground Running

BERLIN -- Tex-Mex and Beyond hit the ground running late last month when after a number of unexpected delays it opened and it’s busy ever since. According to General Manager Tara Wancowicz, huge crowds welcomed the eatery to Berlin and if the business they are doing now is any indication of what’s to come, she predicts Tex-Mex and Beyond, owned by Ernest Gerardi, will quickly become a town tradition. “It was like we had been open for six months, said Wancowicz of the...READ MORE

Berlin Mayor, Long-Time Councilman Re-Elected

BERLIN -- Of the three available positions on the Berlin Mayor and Council, only one is being challenged in the upcoming election. Consequently, Berlin Mayor Gee Williams has been re-elected as has long-time Berlin Councilman Elroy Brittingham. Councilwoman Lisa Hall, who represents District II, will have to defend her seat on the council come Oct. 9. Hall is being challenged by 24-year-old Ronald Marney, a Washington Street resident who was the only non-incumbent candidate to file for the...READ MORE

Berlin Brewery Launches Bottling Initiative

BERLIN -- Smaller than a growler, bigger than a pint glass, the new Burley Oak Brewery bottles will be just the right size for about 400 lucky customers. “This is our first bottle run,” said Burley Oak owner Bryan Brushmiller. Starting Monday, a series of 420 individually labeled 750-ml “champagne-style” bottles became available at the brewery. For the first run, Burley decided to release a barrel-aged version of their popular Bunker-C porter. “We aged it in bourbon...READ MORE

We Remember Those We Have Lost

Ronald Larry Brasher OCEAN CITY -- Ronald Larry Brasher passed away on Aug. 29, 2012 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center with family by his side. He was born at Mendenhall Hospital in Johnstown, Pa. on Dec. 17, 1937, and raised in nearby Ferndale, the son of Pauline Hammond Brasher and Chester Wheeler Brasher. He is survived by his daughters, Amy Brasher Rothermel and Susan Brasher Davis, and grandsons Trey Davis and Jonathan and William Rothermel, all of Ocean City; brother Tom Brasher, of...READ MORE

OC Elementary Students Discuss 2012-2013 School Year Goals

Students in Kristie Fogle's third grade class at Ocean City Elementary School discussed setting goals for the 2012-2013 school year.  Each student wrote their goals on their hand/arm. Pictured, from left, are Tristan Weinstein, Emanuel Valenzuela-Ibarra, Lexi Mumford and, front, Kamilla Dymova. ...READ MORE

Worcester Prep Students Ready For First Day Back To School

Eighth grade students at Worcester Prep getting ready for their first day back to school with Head of Middle School Chris Grosso were, front from left, Chandler Dennis, Aly Van Orden, Eva Parks, Isabel Dashiell, Claire Riley and Anthony Rillings; back, Julie Talbert, Melissa Laws, Shelby Cannatelli, Karlie Southcomb, Riley Dickerson, Tate Shockley, Luke Buas and Aria ZiaShakeri. ...READ MORE

Worcester Prep Kindergarten Students Have Fun

Having fun sitting in the cubbies in Tracey Berry’s Kindergarten class at Worcester Prep were, from left, Isabella Metz, Jack Lynch, Ted Donahue, Yasmina El Sabbagh and Gavin Riddle. ...READ MORE

Berlin Intermediate School Celebrates Oreo's 100th Birthday

Ian Burak and Jagger Clapsadle enjoy Oreo cookies as part of Berlin Intermediate School's sixth grade celebration of the 100th birthday of the Oreo cookie. Sixth graders in Susan Baker's classes read informational texts about the 100-year history of the Oreo, then created their own flavor and design for a new Oreo cookie and tasted the wide variety of Oreo cookie flavors now in production. ...READ MORE

OC Elementary Students Learn About Story Elements

Kirsten Danisavich's fourth graders at Ocean City Elementary are learning about story elements.  Above, Stephen Bancroft, Seren Egenski, Kendal Vick and Kate Leo are excited to write creative stories in their Wild About Writing Journal.  ...READ MORE

Berlin Intermediate Welcomes New Student Interns From SU

Berlin Intermediate, a professional development school, recently welcomed a new group of student interns from Salisbury University (SU). These interns will be working with teachers in grades 4-6 and in the special areas. Pictured, from left, are SU students Stephfanie Miller, Patricia Korpacz, Jenna Paul, Megan Kappes, Sara Stokes and Sheena Ewell. ...READ MORE

Atlantic Physical Therapy Tough Guy Of The Week

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Seahawk Golfers Remain Unbeaten

BERLIN- Decatur’s varsity golf team remained unbeaten early on in the 2012 season, winning a Bayside South match on Tuesday afternoon at the Ocean Pines Golf and Country Club. The Seahawks shot a match-low team score of 163. Joe Iacona and Matt Ruggiere each shot a tournament-low nine-hole round of 40 and shared first-place medals with Chase Benton of Washington High. Washington finished second in the match with a team score of 187, while Parkside was third with a team score of 224. ...READ MORE

Marlin Club Looks to Retain Challenge Cup

OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Marlin Club is hoping to take the lead in the decades-long series with its friendly rivals from Cape May when the two clubs compete this weekend for the annual Challenge Cup for the 34th time. The Challenge Cup, which pits teams of boats from the Ocean City Marlin Club against teams from the Cape May Marlin and Tuna Club, officially began in 1979 as a formal competition between the friendly rivals, which meet in the canyons off the Ocean City coast each September to...READ MORE

Mallards Enjoy Strong First Week

BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity soccer team got the 2012 season off to a fast start, beating Holly Grove, 4-1, in the season opener last week before routing Greenwood Mennonite, 6-1, at home on Monday. After a scoreless first half against Holly Grove in the season opener last Wednesday, the Mallards got the offense cranked up, scoring three goals in a span of five minutes to settle the issue. Seth Conboy scored on a nice assist from Ryan Nally to take a 1-0 lead. A short time...READ MORE

Decatur Girls Jump Out to 2-0 Mark

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity soccer team jumped out to an early 2-0 record to start the season, beating North Caroline, 5-0, on the road last Friday before returning home to top always-tough Easton, 5-3, on Tuesday. Brittney Calandra, a transfer this year to Decatur from Snow Hill, led the Seahawks’ 5-3 win over Easton on Tuesday, scoring three goals to complete a hat trick. Jillian Petito and Rebecca Lederman each added single goals, and Liz Rougcher pitched in an...READ MORE

Decatur Edged by Kent Island, 3-2

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity volleyball team got mixed results in the first full week of the season, beating Easton, 3-2, in the season opener on the road last Thursday before falling to Kent Island by the same score on Tuesday. The Seahawks fell to Kent Island, 3-2, in five sets on Tuesday. Alexis Martinek had a team-high 26 digs, Casey Ortiz had 14 assists, Katie Van Bruggen had six kills and Taylor Black had six aces. After starting with two matches on the road, the Seahawks return...READ MORE

Decatur Falls to Indian River, 36-27

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team fell to visiting Indian River, 36-27, last Friday to drop to a 1-1 record early in the season. The Seahawks hung with Delaware powerhouse Indian River for most of the game before the Indians eventually wore them down. Decatur beat Washington, 41-19, in the season opener and not stands at 1-1 after two games. Next up is a tough game against Bayside North power Kent Island this evening. ...READ MORE

Bank Of OC Weekly MVP

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Things To Do Around Town

Every Sunday: Morning Worship 8 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 Monday-Saturday: Atlantic United Methodist Church Thrift Shop 10 a.m.-2 p.m., AUMC, 105, 4th Street, O.C. For more information, 410-289-4458. Open Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday: Shepherd’s Nook Thrift Shop 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Community Church at Ocean Pines, Rte. 589 &...READ MORE

Who's Playing When And Where

19th hole bar & Grille, The 410-213-9204 • Corner of Rte. 611 & Sunset Ave., West Ocean City Friday, Sept. 14: Blake Haley, 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15: Walt Farozic, 6-10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16: Louis Wright, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19: Melissa Alessi Thursday, Sept. 20: Johnny Mojo, 6-9 p.m. 28th Street Pit and Pub 410-289-2020 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Sept. 14: 6 Beers Deep, 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15: Olds Cool, 9 p.m. Every Thursday: DJ Jeremy, 10 p.m. 45th...READ MORE

Best Bites On The Beach

Fruitland-Salisbury Restaurant 213 213 N. Fruitland Blvd., Fruitland 410-677-4880 • www.restaurant213.com Just 20 minutes from Ocean Pines and Berlin, Restaurant 213 is worth the drive! Chef Jim Hughes has been serving celebrities worldwide for 25 years and was named a 2009 inductee to the coveted Distinguished Restaurants of North America awards, one of only 220 in North America and the only one in this region. Serving dinner Tuesday-Sunday starting at 5 p.m. Also offering a 5 course...READ MORE

Business News Of The Week

Awards Presented BERLIN -- First Shore Federal’s Patti Feeheley and Debbie Tingle, affiliate members of the Coastal Delmarva Chapter of Women’s Council of Realtors (WCR), have been awarded the chapter’s 2012 Affiliates of the Year Award, which recognizes an affiliate member who has made a notable contribution to the life of the chapter. Both have been active with the Community Services Committee as well as the previous golf tournaments for the chapter and regularly step up to...READ MORE

Eastern Correctional Institution Officers Graduate

Eastern Correctional Institution officers who graduated in the 85th entrance-level class of the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy operated by Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury are, front rom left, John B. Belleville, Barry G. Bruno, Shirl L. Carmine, Bruce M. Dashiell III, Brian K. Green, Aneetra L. Hankerson and Stacy A. Huffman; and, back from left, Chad M. Krebs, Evan Lane, Karen Y. Lewis, Jean L. Mills-Young, Patricia L. Muir, Todd R. Peoples, TaShina Y. Potter, James M. Reich,...READ MORE

Wicomico And Worcester County Jail And Correctional Officers Graduate

Wicomico and Worcester County jail and correctional officers who graduated in the 85th entrance-level class of the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy operated by Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury are shown in the front row, from left, Heath A. Cowger, Garry A. Howell and Lynne P. Massey of the Worcester County Jail and Detention Center. In the back, from left, are Beverly W. Corbin, Brian J. Elliott and William C. Preneta Jr. of the Wicomico County Department of Corrections.  ...READ MORE

Berlin Economic Development Director & Mayor Play Bartenders For The Evening

Berlin Economic Development Director Michael Day and Mayor Gee Williams played bartenders for the evening at Sisters on N. Main Street in Berlin on Sept. 7. The Guest Bartending & Fundraising Event allows participants to choose a charity, and the funds they raised will go to the Berlin Main Street Program. ...READ MORE

Planning Meeting Held For Making Strides To End Breast Cancer

A planning meeting was held on Sept. 6 with the committee for Making Strides to End Breast Cancer Walk/Run that will be held on Oct. 20 on the Boardwalk in Ocean City.  Visit www.stridesoceancity.org to register or email stridesoceancity@gmail.com. Attending the meeting, from left, were Susan Childs, Elaine Jacobs, Susan Braniecki, Chris Butler, Beverly Furst (Chairman), Suzie McElroy, Nancy Fortney, Angela Burke, Bean Keagle and Laura Martin (Cancer Society Liason). ...READ MORE

Taylor Bank And IMG Insurance Pledge $5K To Building The Arts Fund

Taylor Bank and IMG Insurance have partnered to name a studio in the new Ocean City Center for the Arts under construction on 94th Street. They have pledged $5,000 to the “Building the Arts Fund” at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. Those interested in making a donation may make do so directly to the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. Pictured, from left, are Pete Gibson, ALOC Treasurer and "Building the Arts Campaign" Co-Chair; Reese...READ MORE

Things I Like

The Ravens opening the season on Monday night at home A pitcher of beer and a dozen large crabs Picking up my excited son from school The cool mornings of late Sharing a bottle of wine with my wife Monday morning football highlights A full fridge after a grocery run The Boardwalk this time of year Clean, big waves Planning a night away A greeting from a stranger ...READ MORE

What's Your Sign?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Your ideas earn you the respect of your colleagues. But you'll have to present some hard facts and figures if you hope to persuade those who make the big decisions to support you. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Keep those bright Bull's eyes focused on the project at hand. Avoid distractions. There'll be lots of time for fun and games later. Expect to get welcome news this weekend. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): You soon might have to decide about moving a relationship...READ MORE