Response To Health Care Partisan RantEditor:Haven’t I had this conversation before? The last time I responded to a letter to The Dispatch from the political partisan from Berlin, I believe that she used the same old “swift boat type politicking” label to attack those who disagree with her views. (Remember the good old days when… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2009
Enforcing Ordinances Not Always Simple
It’s easy to say Ocean City should not pass any ordinance it cannot enforce. In a perfect world, that would be the case. However, in reality, where practicality reigns, it does not always happen that way.For example, it was known for years on the Boardwalk the town did not have enough staff to enforce regulations… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Rumors are blowing around on the political front these days, thanks largely to lower shore Senator Lowell Stoltzfus announcing he would not seek another term. One piece of gossip circulating this week was that Delegate Jim Mathias had privately decided he would seek the senate seat, but would not be confirming publicly until a week… Read more »
Who’s Playing When and Where Musically Speaking
Angler Restaurant 410-289-7424 • Talbot St. & The Bay Saturday, Aug. 21 & Sunday, Aug. 22: Jon Fritz Every Sunday: Dock Party with DJ Mike C Buxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-0973 • 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Every Friday: DJ Wood Saturday, Aug. 22: Steeler Tailgate Party Every Sunday: Locals’ Party with DJ BK Tuesday, Aug…. Read more »
Friday, August 21–New Ad Campaign Stresses Value In Final August Weeks
OCEAN CITY – Mayor Rick Meehan has a secret. At least that’s what he’s telling radio listeners in a new advertisement for the town of Ocean City.In efforts to boost numbers in the historically lagging final two weeks in August prior to Labor Day, the Tourism Commission instructed MGH Advertising, the firm contracted by the… Read more »
Friday, August 21-Judge Orders Home Detention For Fatal Hit-And-Run Suspect
SNOW HILL – A Berlin man facing serious charges including negligent homicide by motor vehicle after a hit-and-run accident on the Route 50 Bridge that claimed the life of another local man had an initial hearing last week in District Court and was placed on home detention pending trial, which has now been set for… Read more »
Friday, August 21–Building Needs Renovations Before Hosting Gospel Festiva
BERLIN – Cosmetic renovations to a deteriorating multi-purpose building in Berlin are necessary before hosting the 1st Annual Dr. Charles A. Tindley Gospel Festival in September, supporters of the building told the Berlin Mayor and Council last Monday night.The new festival will celebrate the life and work of Dr. Charles A. Tindley, a Berlin native… Read more »
Friday, August 21–Broadband Group Hopes To Get On Track
SNOW HILL – Faced with an October cut-off date on funding from Worcester, the Lower Shore Broadband Cooperative is working to keep the service going.Diana Nolte, one of the few remaining board members from Lower Shore Broadband Cooperative (LSBC), said this week that no major decisions could be made before electing new board members and… Read more »
Fine, Extended Closure For OC Hotel
OCEAN CITY – The Americana Hotel was slapped with a $10,000 fine and will reportedly stay closed for the remainder of the summer season after more than 100 people had to be evacuated from the 10th Street Boardwalk establishment last week due to a carbon monoxide (CO) leak.The Ocean City Fire Marshal’s Office levied the… Read more »
Thursday, Aug. 20-New Ad Campaign Stresses August Value
OCEAN CITY – Mayor Rick Meehan has a secret. At least that’s what he’s telling radio listeners in a new advertisement for the town of Ocean City.In efforts to boost numbers in the historically lagging final two weeks in August prior to Labor Day, the Tourism Commission instructed MGH Advertising, the firm contracted by the… Read more »