SNOW HILL — In what will likely bring some measure of closure in the case against a Berlin businessman convicted in August of a theft scheme during which he bilked several area condo associations out of hundreds of thousands of dollars, a restitution hearing was held this week resulting in a plan to pay the… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2011
OC Discrimination Suit Settled; Training Ordered For Employees
OCEAN CITY — An agreement has been reached in the civil suit filed last September against the town of Ocean City alleging age bias and discrimination in its hiring practices, resulting in a payment of $38,000 in lost wages to the offended party and hours of training for some of the town’s upper level management.Last… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
A family vacation is a memorable experience for a number of reasons, including the fact it’s absolutely exhausting.When we left for our favorite little piece of paradise on the Bogue Banks in North Carolina last weekend, I was desperately in need of some rest and relaxation. When we returned, I was even more exhausted and… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Vote For A ChangeEditor:Over the past few months, we have witnessed much moaning, whining, complaining and protest regarding the majority council’s outrageous and arrogant abuse of power as elected members of the Ocean City Council.We have attended the City Council meetings and voiced our displeasure, frustration and anger over the highhanded but legal workings of… Read more »
Some Views On This Week’s Headlines
It was a significant news week around these parts, and here are a few opinions on news making headlines today.In announcing the company was scrapping its plan to test its armor with explosives at a site in Newark, Hardwire CEO George Tunis III took a few shots at his detractors.Tunis had said during this process… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
It’s amazing to me how much political business is done on cell phones these days. Some may not have a problem with that and simply believe it’s indicative of the times, but the frequency and the timing of the calls raises some flags with me.In future weeks, I will be examining government officials’ cell phone… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week
WEST OCEAN CITY Bay Point Plantation Rt589/Gum Point Rd Daily 10-5 Waterfront Estate Lots in 142 Acre Preserve Kevin Decker The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 443-235-6552OCEAN CITY Makai Condominiums 42nd St. Bayside Daily 10-4 New Construction 2BR & Studio Condos Ben Dawson The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 410-603-2205WEST OCEAN CITY Sailor’s Watch Golf Course Road… Read more »
Three Nabbed For Crack
OCEAN CITY — Three Berlin residents were arrested on various drug distribution charges last week after allegedly making transactions with undercover Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers taking advantage of their expanded jurisdiction outside city limits.Earlier this year, OCPD narcotics officers were sworn in as fully vested law enforcement officers, giving them full police powers… Read more »
Beach Horseback Riding Concept Discussed
OCEAN CITY – At this week’s Mayor and Council meeting, officials discussed providing horseback riding on the beach during the off-season.Councilman Brent Ashley said “this is going to sound a little different” but brought up a tip he picked up from Wildwood, N.J. He suggested Ocean City begin offering horseback riding on the beach during… Read more »
Music Fest Aims To Bring Big Names To Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City could receive its own Woodstock of sorts as the Mayor and City Council approved Founders Entertainment’s High Tide Music Festival for next summer.The event proposed is a two-day music and arts festival with three stages on the beach from Dorchester Street moving north to 2nd street. The target days for… Read more »