BERLIN — Worcester County’s Cricket Center, created five years ago to advocate on behalf of victims of child physical and sexual abuse, is making a difference for the most vulnerable in the community, but the program continues to rely on the generosity of area residents to perpetuate the unfunded mandate.The county’s Child Advocacy Center, or… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2011
OC’s Declining Assessment Predictions Holding True
OCEAN CITY — The crucial reassessment of the vast residential and commercial real estate in Ocean City is nearing the finish line, and although the jury is still out on the final numbers, the trend is decidedly downward as predicted.For the last nine months, assessors with the State Department of Assessment and Taxation (SDAT) have… Read more »
City Accused Of Destroying Papers In Discrimination Suit
OCEAN CITY — The civil suit filed last September alleging age bias and discrimination against the town of Ocean City for its hiring practices, which appeared to be heading toward a settlement last week, took a surprise turn this week when an amended complaint was filed alleging the town destroyed or deleted pertinent documents related… Read more »
Worcester County Outsources Jail Mental Care
SNOW HILL — A growing prison population has finally exceeded Worcester County’s ability to provide mental health care to inmates, prompting officials to bring in a private agency.Currently, mental health services for the county jail are handled by the Worcester County Health Department (WCHD) and have been for many years. However, according to Health Officer… Read more »
Knife Attack At Resort Bar Leads To Assault Charges
OCEAN CITY — A North Carolina man was arrested on first-degree assault and other charges this week after allegedly holding a knife to another man’s throat following an altercation at an uptown bar late Tuesday night.Shortly before midnight on Tuesday, Ocean City police responded to the Skyline Bar and Grill on the eighth floor of… Read more »
Authorities Seek Sex Shop Burglar
WEST OCEAN CITY — Police this week are searching for an unidentified man who kicked in the door of an adult store on Route 50 and stole a single item, a sex toy valued at over $100.Around 5 a.m. on Sept. 17, an unidentified man broke into the Red Light District. The store’s video surveillance… Read more »
Berlin Legion Seeking To Grow With Open House
BERLIN — Hoping to spark interest in a younger generation, the Berlin American Legion post will be holding an open house on Saturday, Nov. 12.“Most people recognize the disconnection between people my age and young people,” said American Legion representative Ray Smith.Smith came before the Mayor and Council Monday to discuss raising general awareness about… Read more »
Berlin Council Okay With Outdoor Bar Request
BERLIN — Though some were skittish to further promote drinking during town events, the Berlin Mayor and Council decided Monday to allow The Globe to operate an outside bar during the next New Year’s Eve celebration, provided the business can acquire all the proper licensing.Jennifer Dawicki, co-owner of The Globe in downtown Berlin, approached the… Read more »
Councilwoman Questions Berlin Practices
BERLIN — Discussion over updating Berlin’s Town Standard Preface led one council member to harshly criticize some of her colleagues this week and to question how the town’s government operates.“It’s all smoke and mirrors,” said Councilwoman Lisa Hall.Many of those criticized, including Mayor Gee Williams and Coucnilman Troy Purnell, were dismissive of Hall’s accusations, asserting… Read more »
Salisbury OKs Study Of Stormwater, Too
SALISBURY — Salisbury will be joining Ocean City and Berlin in undergoing the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s (UMES) stormwater study.The City Council was also briefed on what the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) will expect from Salisbury in terms of strategies to reduce nutrients in the Chesapeake Bay.“Ocean City is complete, Berlin is… Read more »