Former County Commissioner Sonny Bloxom will be taking over as the county attorney next year. Ed Hammond’s retirement will mark the end of an era in Snow Hill. The longtime Berlin resident, never shy about expressing his thoughts on any given day, was more than simply the county’s advisor on legal issues. In the days… Read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2007
Council Backs Tax District Idea To Help Trimper’s
OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and Council gave full support to the Trimper family this week, agreeing to back the concept of the proposed historic amusement tax district, a legislative proposal that many are hoping will keep the downtown Ocean City landmark in business for decades.The news earlier this year that the downtown amusement park… Read more »
Car Stolen From Iraq Soldier Recovered in OC
Car Stolen From Iraq Soldier Recovered in OCOCEAN CITY – A Gaithersburg, Md. man is in custody this week after his arrest in Ocean City late last week for stealing a car and other property from a female soldier serving in Iraq.Last Thursday, Ocean City Police were contacted by several motel clerks throughout the resort complaining… Read more »
Thursday, December 13 – Cop Gets DWI After FOP Holiday Party
OCEAN CITY – An off-duty Ocean City Police Department officer was charged with driving under the influence in Delaware early Wednesday morning when his car left the roadway along Route 113 after leaving a Fraternal Order of Police Christmas party. OCPD Officer Wilbur Thomas Jesson was driving on Route 113 near Georgetown, Del. shortly before… Read more »
Live Bands And DJs
Assateague Island Oasis: 410-629-1492, Rt. 611; Entertainment Friday & Saturday, 6:30-9:30 p.m.Buxy’s Salty Dog: 410-289-0973, 28th St. & Coastal Hwy.; Friday, Dec. 14: Christmas Party with Opposite DirectionsCastaway’s: 410-524-9090, 64th St. Bayfront; Friday, Dec. 14: Pasadena; Saturday, Dec. 15: Vinyl RhinoClarion Hotel: 410-524-3535, 10100 Coastal Hwy; Ocean Club: Friday-Sunday, Dec. 14-16: Synergy; Wednesday & Thursday,… Read more »
We Remember Those Who Have Passed
Rowen J. (Sonny) NealBERLIN – Rowen J. (Sonny) Neal, age 73, departed this life on Dec. 6, 2007. Surviving are his wife, Nancy (nee Stokes); daughter, Cynthia N. Stillwaggon, and her husband, Jos. V. Stillwaggon; daughter, Pamela S. McCollum, and her husband Shon A. McCollum; grandchildren, Leslie M. Schwandtner, Bruce E. Knox, Jr., Lauren B…. Read more »
My Thoughts
There really are only a few good movies out there worth watching. Some of Insider’s favorites are Citizen Kane, A Christmas Carol (the black and white), The Rules of the Game, Singin’ in the Rain, Casablanca, Gone with the Wind, Bridge on the River Kwai, Ben-Hur and The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. The topics… Read more »
Wednesday, December 12 – Changes Planned For Busy OC Street
OCEAN CITY – The eastern part of North Division Street will be experiencing some minor parking changes in hopes of alleviating traffic build up along the popular street. City Engineer Terry McGean came before the Mayor and Council this week to request the removal of two parking spaces from North Division Street so that cars… Read more »
Still Going Strong With Flags After 27 Years
OCEAN CITY – For 27 years, the Country Flag Shop has been turning out a variety of flags, ranging from recreational to military use, but according to owner Bruce Nelson, business won’t be slowing or coming to an end anytime soon. Nelson has been operating out of his Rotherwood Lane location just outside of Ocean… Read more »
“The Trouble with ‘Me-isms'”
If you know someone for long enough, eventually you will be able to predict what they are going to do or say when a situation presents itself.These mannerisms range from how they order their food to how they react when they see a small child in a Santa hat. I think you pretty much get… Read more »