OCEAN CITY — The Restaurant Association of Maryland (RAM) this week announced the nominees for its annual awards, and the resort area will once again have a strong presence in the event with a local establishment nominated in nearly every major category.RAM will hold its 57th Annual “Stars of the Industry” gala in May, showcasing… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2011
Septic Bill Appears On Life Support
BERLIN — Legislation calling for a ban on septic systems in new development in Maryland appears to be on life support this week after several state lawmakers including the local delegation have come out strongly opposed to the measure, but the bill’s originator, Gov. Martin O’Malley has not backed down from the proposal.At O’Malley’s urging,… Read more »
Positive ID Closes Missing Persons Case
ASSATEAGUE — The Worcester County Bureau of Investigation (WCBI) this week confirmed the remains recovered on Assateague Island in November were those of a Silver Spring man reported missing in Dewey Beach, bringing closure to the months-long missing persons case.WCBI officials this week announced a Virginia forensic lab last month confirmed the remains that washed… Read more »
Jury Finds Man Guilty Of 2nd Degree Murder In Mom’s Death
SNOW HILL — After deliberating nearly five hours yesterday, a Worcester County jury returned a second-degree murder verdict on a Pennsylvania man charged with running over his elderly mother several times near Berlin last August.Steven Frederick Molin, 58, of Darby, Pa., faces a maximum of 30 years in jail after a Worcester County jury late… Read more »
Teacher’s Discrimination Suit Moves On To Trial
BERLIN — A federal judge made several rulings this week in a discrimination lawsuit filed in 2009 by a former Ocean City Elementary School (OCES) teacher against her former principal, vice principal and the superintendent of schools.Last July, teacher Lindsay Greenan filed suit in U.S. District Court against the Worcester County Board of Education, Superintendent… Read more »
Septic Bill Looks To Be On Life Support
BERLIN — Legislation calling for a ban on septic systems in new development in Maryland appears to be on life support this week after several state lawmakers including the local delegation have come out strongly opposed to the measure, but the bill’s originator, Gov. Martin O’Malley has not backed down from the proposal.At O’Malley’s urging,… Read more »
Boardwalk Petition Suggested
OCEAN CITY – Councilman Joe Hall voted against an all wooden deck for the Boardwalk renovation and is asking residents who agree to consider a petition on the matter.“I felt that the combination of concrete and Boardwalk was the best choice and even aesthetically pleasing,” Joe Hall said. “It gave some contrast to the Boardwalk,… Read more »
OC Police Ready For Bath Salts Surge
OCEAN CITY – A national surge of the drug MDPV is hitting the market, but the Ocean City Police Department is ready for its arrival.“It is a very dangerous drug that is in our society today and we are going to do everything we can to make sure it doesn’t fall into the hands of… Read more »
Council Votes 5-2 For Wooden Boardwalk
OCEAN CITY – The Boardwalk’s traditional wooden deck will remain, due to the City Council’s vote after Monday night’s spirited public hearing on the future of the oceanfront strip.The town conducted an Ocean City Renovation Project Online Opinion Poll from Jan. 24-Feb. 28. The end result was option one with an all wooden deck in… Read more »
Clarifying The Facts
Editor:In recent letters to the editor, Mr. Ted Elder, president of the Worcester County Bus Contractors Association, has taken exception with the actions of the Worcester County Board of Education (WCBE).While it is not my habit to debate public policy in this forum, I am compelled to do so as Mr. Elder has impugned the integrity of the… Read more »