OCEAN CITY – Rick Meehan vetoed his first city ordinance as mayor of Ocean City this week, sending a message to the council that its stance on wind turbine usage in Ocean City was a bit too conservative.In a rare occurrence in local government, Meehan flexed his veto power on the recent passage of the… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2009
Worcester Doles Out Winter Awards
BERLIN- Worcester Prep recently recognized its winter sports stars with a special ceremony during which several awards were distributed.For the men’s varsity basketball team, senior Parker McIntosh was named Most Valuable Player, while Justin Butler was honored with a Coach’s Award. Alex Ternahan, the Mallards’ soccer goalie and a standout lacrosse player, was named the… Read more »
St. Pat’s Tourney Off to Fast Start
OCEAN CITY- The first weekend of the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s St. Patrick’s Soccer Tournament was a huge success with dozens of teams and thousands of spectators cramming into Northside Park for the annual event.Many of the top indoor soccer programs in the mid-Atlantic region, including many from the local area, participated in… Read more »
Seahawks Win One, Lose One in States
BERLIN- It was win one, lose one for Stephen Decatur’s men’s varsity basketball team in the state playoffs as the Seahawks rolled past their first-round foe last Friday, beating Northeast of Anne Arundel County, 70-46, before falling to Atholton, 76-36, in the second round on Wednesday.Decatur struggled for a win of any kind early in… Read more »
Miller, McGarry Win State Regional Titles
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team made a strong showing at the state Class 4A-3A East Region tournament last weekend, finishing second overall and sending six wrestlers on to the state championship meet this weekend.The Seahawks continued their assault on the post-season at the state regional meet last Friday and Saturday, finishing second in the… Read more »
Decatur Girls Bow Out of States
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team’s late run of success heading into the post-season came to a screeching halt last weekend with a 69-18 loss to Reservoir in the state Class 3A-East region tournament.The Seahawks were flying high heading into the state playoffs having won four of its last five games and five of… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
City CompensationWorth A Close LookEditor:Last week’s letter in your publication by Naomi Dodge commended Ocean City Council member Mary Knight while discrediting Council member Margaret Pillas and Veronica Potter, a letter writer who supported Pillas’ efforts to obtain the total compensation paid to various Ocean City employees.Ms. Dodge believed that Pillas’ efforts were a waste… Read more »
Flounder Data Explanation Needed
Fishermen, by their nature, are a sensitive and cynical bunch. This is usually the case whether you are a recreational or commercial type. However, the current situation involving proposed flounder restrictions is reason for concern.There are times when fishermen cry foul unnecessarily. There are some who seem to take the proverbial “us vs. them” mentality… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
While numbers can be manipulated to make just about any kind of point, it’s also true they can tell an interesting story. Here’s some numbers of note that I came across over the last week:— 3: Inches of snow that fell at my office in Berlin. My scientific way of coming to this number was… Read more »
Who’s Playing Where and When Musically Speaking
Back of the bag410-250-3337130 St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, March 6: Opposite DirectionsSaturday, March 7: Pompous Pie Every Wednesday: Open Mic Hosted By Tungsten GrooveBuxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-097328th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, March 6: DJ BKSaturday, March 7: Crowded OuthouseCarousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums410-524-1000 On the beach, 118th St.Friday, March 6: DJ Rupe, 7-10… Read more »