OCEAN CITY – Citing several earlier failed attempts at a favorable result at various different levels, the town of Ocean City last week filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed last month in federal court by a long-time Ocean City Police Department member, asserting his need to find time to eat on the job… Read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2009
Friday, April 24–County Fine With Resort Food Tax Reduction
SNOW HILL – Worcester County elected officials approved a reduction in the Ocean City food tax this week, from 1 percent to one-half percent, after very little discussion.Food tax revenue has been, and will continue to be, used to pay bonded debt related to improvements to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center.Ocean City recently retired… Read more »
Friday, April 24–City Special Events Planned To Fill Void In Calendar
OCEAN CITY – The third weekend in June is shaping up to be an epic one for the town of Ocean City, as two major events will take place showcasing some of the resort’s favorite outdoor activities on a professional level.Most of the attention and excitement for the weekend of June 19-21 has been about… Read more »
Boardwalk Bike Hours Amended
OCEAN CITY – In the end, the decision to extend bike hours on the Boardwalk had as much to do with money as it did with safety.Upon Mayor Rick Meehan’s vehement recommendation, the City Council came to a compromise Monday that will not only allow extended bike hours, but also keep almost $25,000 in revenue… Read more »
Armed Robber Nabbed
BERLIN – Berlin Police last week arrested a Delaware man wanted in connection to an armed robbery in the town a week earlier after reacting to a tip about the sighting of the suspect’s vehicle.Around 3 p.m. on April 12, Berlin Police responded to the Union Station Car Wash on Old Ocean City Blvd. for… Read more »
Seahawks Cruise Past Bennett
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s men’s varsity lacrosse team continued its winning ways last week, beating host Bennett, 13-8, on Friday to improve to 5-3 on the season including a 4-1 Bayside South record.The Seahawks got scoring from a variety of sources against the Clippers last Friday with Calvin Snyder leading the way with five goals. Ben… Read more »
OC Spring Golf Season Continues
BERLIN- The Ocean City Ladies Golf Association continued their spring season last week with a nine-hole tournament on the back nine of the Seaside Course at the Ocean City Golf Club in South Point.Jill Bower turned in the low gross score on the day, while Bonnie Houston scored the low net. In the individual handicap… Read more »
Mallards Back in Win Column
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team got back in the win column in impressive fashion last week, beating ESIAC rival Salisbury School, 15-0, to improve to 4-3 on the season.After a long layoff caused by Easter vacation, the Mallards showed no signs of rust against Salisbury School last Thursday, routing the Dragons, 15-0, at… Read more »
Decatur Tennis Dynasty Growing
BERLIN- Somewhat lost amidst the highly successful seasons being turned in by Stephen Decatur’s spring sports teams is the men’s varsity tennis team, which won three more matches in the last week in impressive fashion to improve to 10-0 on the season including a 8-0 record in the Bayside Conference.Lacrosse, baseball and softball typically garner… Read more »
Berlin Dolphins Sign-ups Tonight
BERLIN- The Berlin Dolphins youth football teams are gearing up for the 2009 season with early registration for players tonight, April 24, at Buckingham Elementary from 5-6:30 p.m.The Berlin Dolphins compete in the Salvation Army “Red Shield” League against similar teams from communities all over the Eastern Shore. The Salvation Army League features two divisions… Read more »