OCEAN CITY — Congressman Frank Kratovil said that if Ocean City were to ever go under, so would Maryland. Senator Barbara Mikulski joined Kratovil on the Boardwalk in Ocean City on Monday morning to announce that they had fought to secure roughly $4 million in federal funds for the beach replenishment project, which had come… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2010
Man Dies In North OC Pool
OCEAN CITY – Tragedy struck last week when a 24-year-old Middle River, Md. man died in an unguarded north Ocean City hotel swimming pool, which it was discovered yesterday was required to have a lifeguard on duty at the time.Around 10:30 p.m. last Thursday, James Robert Cullum, 24, of Middle River, was swimming in the… Read more »
Gulf Spill, Economy Spark Seafood Concerns
OCEAN CITY – While the potential for oil from the ongoing Gulf of Mexico spill reaching Maryland’s shore remains a long shot, fear and trepidation is already beginning to affect the state’s seafood industry in the height of the summer season.Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley this week convened a roundtable discussion in Ocean City including several… Read more »
Dispensary Admits Mistakes In Liquor Promotion
OCEAN CITY — The Liquor Control Board for Worcester County (LCB) admitted it “made some mistakes” during the Stoli Orange promotion in March that has brought accusations of price discrimination and an alleged comptroller investigation to the forefront.At Wednesday’s LCB meeting in Snow Hill, Executive Director Brian Sturgeon conceded that mistakes had been made and… Read more »
Friday, July 2–New Police Campaign Seeks To Curb Road Deaths
OCEAN CITY – On the eve of one of the biggest travel weekends of the year, law enforcement officials from all over the shore this week officially kicked off the second phase of the “Summer Heat: From the Bay to the Beach in One Piece” program, an ambitious campaign to target aggressive drivers.On Wednesday, the… Read more »
Friday, July 2–Microbrewer Plans To Open Berlin Operation In Fall
BERLIN – Fans of craft brewed beer will be able to get their favorite beverage closer to home when Bryan Brushmiller opens his Burley Oak microbrewery on Old Ocean City Blvd. this fall.Brushmiller plans to translate his home brewing hobby to a full-fledged professional operation in the old restaurant supply warehouse on Old Ocean City… Read more »
Friday, July 2–County Village Offers Historic Glimpse Through Driving Tour
GIRDLETREE – Just six miles south of Snow Hill, the tiny village of Girdletree plays host to a handful of people and a lot of history that the village would love to show off.The Girdletree Village Historical Foundation has been active since the 1990s, purchasing and renovating the Barnes Bank and the freight station and… Read more »
Friday, July 2–Berlin Mayor Eyes Delegate’s Seat
BERLIN – Speculation became reality this week when current Berlin Mayor Gee Williams filed to run for the Maryland House of Delegates.Williams hopes to take up the seat of Del. Jim Mathias, who is seeking the District 38B state senate seat.Less than a week before the filing deadline, Williams faces four opponents for District 38B’s… Read more »
‘Buy Local’ Campaign A Worthwhile One
‘Buy Local’ Campaign A Worthwhile OneSome tourism campaigns are long on pomp and circumstance and short on substance, but a current promotion organized by the state is well timed and appropriate for our state and these challenging times.No matter the economy, it’s always wise to support local businesses because their employees live here, they pay… Read more »
Voices From the Readers
Vincent Was MoreThan A ProsecutorEditor:I want the citizens of our great Eastern Shore to know that there was so much more to Sam Vincent than just being a prosecutor. Sam Vincent was one of the most decent and honorable people I have ever known and we were friends for nearly 40 years. We met through… Read more »