BERLIN – Town officials this week reached a compromise of sorts with Berlin Properties North (BPN) over who should pay for what as the two entities partner on the development of a second municipal sewer treatment facility at the long-defunct Tyson Foods plant, but cost-sharing questions still linger for the project. BPN owner Troy Purnell… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2007
Berlin Fiddlers Event Breaks Record
BERLIN – There were 35 entries including nine bands in the competition portion of the 15th Annual Berlin Fiddlers Convention last weekend.Event organizer Steve Frene reported this week the three-day event broke an attendance record with an estimated 2,800 people in Berlin on Friday night; 5,000 on Saturday; and 1,000 on Sunday. Here’s a look… Read more »
Berlin Chips In To Help Developmental Center
BERLIN – Berlin officials this week did their small part to help the Worcester County Developmental Center, which saw its headquarters in Newark burn to the ground earlier this month, donating $250 to the effort to rebuild a new facility for the agency.The Berlin Mayor and Council on Monday voted unanimously, with Councilman Dean Burrell… Read more »
Annapolis Chosen Over Resort For Race Finish Line
OCEAN CITY – Annapolis, not Ocean City, will be the host city for the finish line of the internationally recognized Race Across America this year.The popular bicycle race across the country will be finishing in Annapolis this year, despite considerations given to have Ocean City as the final point in the 3,000-mile race. Earlier this… Read more »
Questions Remain Week After Freeman Let Go
OCEAN CITY – One week after the charges were dropped against accused murderer Christy Freeman, a stunned local community is still looking for answers to questions such as why the murder charges were dropped, why aren’t there any other charges the accused can be charged with and why isn’t there a law against storing human… Read more »
Plenty Of Events Fill Out Calendar For Fall
OCEAN CITY – The first day of autumn arrived on Sunday, bringing with it a number of special events for the season’s weekends.Sept. 28-29: Winefest on the Beach, Inlet Parking Lot: Wine samplings, arts & crafts, live entertainment & food. Admission. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 4-7: 10th Annual Endless Summer Cruisin’, Inlet… Read more »
Ocean City Likes Air Show Concept
OCEAN CITY – The potential for an Air Show in Ocean City for the 2008 season increased this week with the Mayor and Council giving unanimous approval for the project to continue into the next stage of planning. Ocean City Special Events Coordinator John Sullivan came before the Mayor and Council at Tuesday’s work session… Read more »
An Interview With Ray Godman
OCEAN CITY – With the charges dropped against accused murderer Christy Freeman last week, the local business owner and mother has not been shy about returning to her normal life in the community although she isn’t saying much about the case on the advice of her attorneys.However, her long-time boyfriend Ray Godman talked candidly with… Read more »
Operation Cash-Out Results In Local Indictments
BERLIN – More details emerged this week in the case regarding several local residents caught up last week in the federal sting operation now targeting 45 suspects in an extensive money-laundering and bribery scheme including possible penalties and forfeitures of property for the defendants.Last Thursday, federal officials including the FBI and the Immigration and Customs… Read more »
Friday, September 28 – OP Man Succumbs To Injuries In High-Speed Chase
OCEAN PINES – An Ocean Pines man died this week after slamming his car into a tree early Tuesday morning during a high-speed chase through the community.Shortly before 3 a.m. on Tuesday, two Maryland State Police troopers working radar in the area of Route 90 and St. Martin’s Neck Rd. observed a vehicle driven by… Read more »