Editor: Once again, the hypocrisy of the Ocean City Council has reared its ugly head.As it has done in most of the past years, the council has passed an “emergency” measure banned street performers, in particular artist Mark Chase, from painting and selling his art at the end of North Division Street and the Boardwalk.Because… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2011
Newark Man Gets 14 Years For Attack On Motel Employee
SNOW HILL — A Newark, Md. man, arrested last September on assault, attempted rape and other serious charges after attacking a female employee at a West Ocean City motel, pleaded guilty this week to attempted armed robbery, a third-degree sex offense and false imprisonment and was sentenced to a combined 21 years, all but 14… Read more »
Casino Revenue Up Slightly
BERLIN — The June figures for the Casino at Ocean Downs were released this week, revealing a continued pattern of gradual increase in the revenue taken in at the video gaming facility in Berlin.The Casino at Ocean Downs grossed just under $3.8 million in June, up slightly from the $3.7 million the facility generated in… Read more »
Retired Destroyer About To Become Artificial Reef
OCEAN CITY — It now appears a target window, if not a firm date, has been established for the sinking of a retired U.S. Navy destroyer as part of a three-state artificial reef system just 30 miles from the Ocean City Inlet.The target date for the sinking of the decommissioned U.S.S. Arthur W. Radford has… Read more »
Councilman Helps Fund Senior Transit System
OCEAN CITY – Proactive resident Bob Melvin, 92, was presented with a $1,000 check by Councilman Brent Ashley this week to help in setting sail on his new project, MEDTRN Plus.A couple of years ago, Melvin spearheaded changes to MEDTRN, a transit system transporting senior citizens, the handicapped and veterans to medical appointments locally and… Read more »
Council Approves Dew Tour Message On Water Tower
OCEAN CITY – The Dew Tour received the go-ahead from the Mayor and City Council on Tuesday to post a welcoming message on the water tower to be viewed by all entering the resort.Tourism Director Deb Turk approached the council this week to represent the Dew Tour’s request to brand the Worcester Street parking lot… Read more »
Berlin Eyes State Sustainable Program
BERLIN — Berlin became the first community in the state last week to file for certification in the Sustainable Maryland Certified Municipal Certification Program.Representatives from Sustainable Maryland briefed the council on the newly formed program and what it could mean if the town joined.“I would love to see Berlin being one of the first,” said… Read more »
County Honors 14 Retiring Employees
SNOW HILL — This week, a collective 241 years of experience retired from Worcester County.The County Commissioners honored 14 retiring Worcester employees Tuesday. The group is comprised of many employees taking advantage of the county’s early retirement incentive program, which began three years ago. The program was developed to offset budget problems by reducing overall… Read more »
Boardwalk Steel Drum Act Denied
OCEAN CITY – The City Council turned down a Boardwalk musician’s plea to perform in front of a downtown restaurant that has warmly welcomed him, due to a law that provides for no exceptions.In a letter addressed to the Mayor and City Council, Boardwalk performer Augustine DiGiovanna stated on June 27 while he was playing… Read more »
State Funding Boosts Salisbury Crime Coalition
SALISBURY — For the third consecutive year, Salisbury is receiving state funding for its Safe Streets Coalition. According to state and city officials, that money is making a noticeable impact.“It [Salisbury] is a very different place today … than two and a half years ago,” said Kristen Mahoney, executive director of the Governor’s Office of… Read more »