BERLIN – Worcester Prep’s men’s varsity lacrosse team scored a big win over a high quality opponent last weekend, edging Bishop Ireton of Alexandria, Va., at home on Saturday to improve to 4-2 on the season.The Mallards hosted the Cardinals in a rare Saturday contest and came out on top against one of the better… Read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2007
2-Cent Tax Rate Drop Eyed In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – With the summer season on the horizon, it’s that time of year when the city’s budget for the next fiscal year is proposed, and according to City Manager Dennis Dare, it will be the fifth year in a row city officials have been able to lower the property tax rate.“The preparation of… Read more »
Real Estate Market Showing Signs Of New Life
The Coastal Association of Realtors released its first quarter market report and the gist is sales are picking up throughout the county.Here’s a look at some of its findings:— In all of Worcester County, single-family inventory was reported to have increased 23 percent over the past year. The sales picture has improved overall and is… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Council Hurting OCEditor:When is the Ocean City Council going to stop taking action that discourages people from wanting to visit Ocean City? Recent council action resulted in increase fees for over 110 types of business licenses needed to operate in Ocean City. Doesn’t the council members understand that every time they raise a fee on… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Some Ocean City Chamber of Commerce members recently weighed in on two of the more divisive issues in the state. Although anything but scientific, an informal survey was handed out at a recent Business After Hours, the monthly gathering of chamber members to network, eat and have some drinks. Of the 83 members in attendance,… Read more »
Report: No Favoritism In Stop Of Mayor’s Daughter
OCEAN CITY – An internal investigation into the alleged mishandling of a traffic stop of then-Ocean City Council President and now Mayor Rick Meehan’s daughter back in 2005 revealed the officers involved followed department policy and acted appropriately, although some issues with the chain of communication were called into question.Several weeks ago, OCPD Chief Bernadette… Read more »
We Remember Those Who Have Pasted
John Howard Burbage Sr.BERLIN – John Howard Burbage Sr., 90, died Sunday, April 15, 2007, at his home in Ocean City.Born in Snow Hill, he was the son of the late John H. Burbage and Minnie Isabelle Burbage Weber.He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorris Long Burbage. He is survived by his children,… Read more »
Restaurateur Provides Southern-Style Food, Hospitality
OCEAN CITY – Throughout the history of the Americas, the pineapple has come to express a sense of welcome, good cheer, human warmth and family affection. Most importantly, it symbolizes hospitality, something Eric Bearinger, owner of the Plantation House Bar and Grille, utilizes as the forefront of his business.For a little over two years now,… Read more »
A Week In Business
L&F Agent Wins New Car From CentexOCEAN CITY – Centex Homes recently held a contest to see which individual realtor could sell the most homes in its Decatur Farm community in Berlin with a 2007 Pontiac Solstice, a little, red convertible sports car on the line.In total, 26 homes were sold and one outstanding realtor,… Read more »
Worcester Preparatory School
State of Maryland high school winners in the Young Authors’ Competition for 2007 included three representatives from the Eastern Shore Reading Council. All are students at Worcester Preparatory School. Pictured, from left, are Parker McIntosh, Berlin, Grade 10 Short Story; Megan O’Donnell, Ocean City, Grade 9 Short Story; and Julia Robinson, Rehoboth Beach, Grade 12… Read more »