OCEAN CITY – State and federal officials last week announced part of the jetty along the south side of the Ocean City Inlet adjacent to the north end of Assateague Island will be closed to foot traffic over concerns about the safety of the structure.Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) last week announced the eastern third… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2010
Friday, Feb 19–OCPD Says Crime Down 10 Percent
OCEAN CITY — Crime may be down, but there are certain rising numbers that have some members of the public safety division a bit concerned for the future.According to the annual Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Report, overall crime is down 10 percent in the resort, and crimes against persons and property both saw double-digit… Read more »
Friday, Feb 19–Historic Boardwalk Structure Getting Makeover
OCEAN CITY – With homage paid to the past and an eye on the future, a historic old structure on the Boardwalk, a summer home for the same family for over six decades, is in the midst of a substantial renovation and reconstruction, providing a glimpse of what once was and what could still be… Read more »
Friday, Feb 19–County Schools Use Reserves To Balance Budget
NEWARK – County schools will submit a budget request for $71,039,072 to the county next month, an amount that meets the state’s Maintenance Of Effort requirements (MOE).With a deadline moved by 30 days, the Worcester County Board of Education approved the fiscal year 2011 school budget Tuesday for transmittal to the County Commissioners. The budget… Read more »
Who’s Playing Where and When Musically Speaking
Buxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-097328th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Feb. 19: TBASaturday, Feb. 20: TBACarousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums410-524-1000On the beach, 118th St.Every Friday: DJ Rupe, 7-9 p.m.Clarion Hotel410-524-353510100 Coastal Hwy. Ocean Club: Friday, Feb. 19 & Saturday, Feb. 20: Power PlayDr.Unks Bar & Grille410-213-7775 • 9636 Stephen Decatur Hwy., West Ocean CityFriday, Feb. 19:… Read more »
Debate Over Cops Carrying Guns, Drinking Divides Council
OCEAN CITY — City Council members and police officials are still divided on whether off-duty cops can carry a weapon while having a drink or if they should just simply leave their guns at home.The Police Commission meeting looked like a chess match that had reached a stalemate on Tuesday, as the two sides continued… Read more »
No Place For Slurs In Legitimate Discourse
According to an article posted on marylandreporter.com, some Eastern Shore lawmakers feel the Maryland Department of Environment is making it difficult for the Department of Agriculture to work effectively and is subsequently causing harm to state farmers. We see how this would be a legitimate concern for some, but a comment from a veteran lawmaker… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
It’s Pure ExtortionEditor:Current cab owners have built the taxi business into a successful industry. We put into this industry our blood, sweat and tears. We have put many long hours and have attended many meetings improving the system. We have done such a fine job and cleaned up the system and have made such great… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
Ocean City cabbies will now be subject to random drug tests, according to a new regulation governing the industry. This section of the town ordinance raised a few eyebrows and shocked some drivers and cab owners this week.It reads in part a protocol will be established, “requiring taxicab driver permit holders to be randomly tested… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Harry C. SerkesSALISBURY – Harry C. Serkes, 80, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Nicholas and Angela Serkes. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Eileen.He was a resident of Ocean City from 1976-2003. He loved the beach and was fond of… Read more »