BERLIN – All 8,400 ballots for the new Ocean Pines Community Center referendum must be re-sent after a postal system error caused some filled out ballots to be returned to the sender.The results of the referendum will not be counted until the end of May, with the new deadline to return the ballots moved to… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2007
Murder Suspect Found Competent To Stand Trial
SNOW HILL – Accused West Ocean City murderer Gregory Stokes is competent to stand trial, according to a psychiatrist for the state, but a request for further evaluation has moved the scheduled court dates in the case back a couple of months. Stokes is charged with the shooting death of Pamela Balk in her parents’… Read more »
Council To Review $2.2M Plan For Recreation Complex
OCEAN CITY – Master plans for the Downtown Recreation Complex were signed off on Tuesday morning at the Recreation and Parks Committee meeting when members unanimously voted to pass their recommendation of the plans to the Mayor and City Council.The complex would encompass properties from Philadelphia Avenue to the west to the Chicago Avenue boardwalk… Read more »
Friday, May 4 – Concerns Raised About Proposed Offshore Oil Drilling
OCEAN CITY – Federal officials this week announced a plan to open a vast three million acre area off the coast of Virginia not far from Chincoteague and Assateague Island to offshore oil drilling, raising concerns locally about potential environmental impacts and the inclusion of some of the fertile fishing grounds off the coast of… Read more »
Springfest Entertainment Schedule
Friday, May 410:00 a.m Rick K and the Allnighters – Indoor11:00 a.m. Randy Lee Ashcraft & the Saltwater Cowboys – Outdoor12:00 p.m. Frankie & The Pack – Indoor1:00 p.m. Poole & The Gang – Outdoor2:00 p.m. The Broadband – Indoor3:00 p.m. Rick K & the Allnighters – Outdoor4:00 p.m. JR Booker – Indoor5:00 p.m. Cherrybud… Read more »
Mallard Boys Edge Seahawks, 8-7, in Thriller
BERLIN- Wednesday’s highly anticipated match-up between old neighborhood rivals Stephen Decatur had a little bit of everything including rumbling thunder, a 30-minute lightning delay, great shots, big hits and lots of penalties, but in the end, the Mallards edged the Seahawks, 8-7, in front of a big bi-partisan crowd at Decatur.Fans from both area schools… Read more »
Decatur Girls Dominate Rivals, 16-4
BERLIN – The highly anticipated girls’ varsity lacrosse match-up between friendly neighborhood rivals Stephen Decatur and Worcester Prep on Monday proved to be a little lopsided with the Seahawks jumping out to an early lead and cruising to the fairly easy 16-4 win.It’s always special when Decatur and Worcester face each other in any sport,… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
by Steven Green
It appears the days of Trimper’s Rides anchoring the south-end of the Boardwalk are numbered. It may not be next year or the year after, but the family whose name is synonymous with amusements along the Boardwalk is looking to get out. The reason, according to the family, is rising property assessments, from $29 million… Read more »
How Many Cops Should Patrol Schools?
by Steven Green
The County Commissioners touched on a debate last week that has surfaced in jurisdictions across the country. The issue years ago, prior to the eruption of school violence, revolved around the question: should cops be in school to maintain peace and order? The answer to that is yes, leading to the next quandary: how many… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
OC Would Be Change Forever Without ParkEditor:My parents first brought me to Ocean City, Md. the year of my birth, 1964. Like them I return to Ocean City as often as is possible. When I cross the Route 50 bridge and see Trimper’s in the distance, my mood lightens, joy returns and I know that… Read more »