BETHANY BEACH – Officials are seeking an outside opinion on the exact cause behind the death of a white sided dolphin that washed ashore on the beach this week.On Tuesday, a white sided dolphin washed ashore onto the beaches of Bethany Beach, Del. Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute (MERR) Executive Director Suzanne Thurman reported… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2011
Convicted Murderer Trying Again For New Trial
OCEAN CITY –Convicted killer Benjamin Sifrit, who along with his wife Erika, brutally murdered and dismembered a Virginia couple vacationing in Ocean City nine years ago, made a renewed bid for a new trial this week after introducing an initial salvo in his most current appeal in U.S. District Court.Benjamin Sifrit this week introduced a… Read more »
Slots In Clubs Looks Promising, Legislators Say
OCEAN CITY — Companion bills that would allow limited slot machine gambling in non-profit service clubs, fraternal organizations and veteran’s groups in Worcester had preliminary hearings in their respective House and Senate committees last week, and local lawmakers appear confident the legislation will pass.For each of the last three years, a bill that would have… Read more »
Mayor Irked Over Colleagues’ Health Insurance Stance
SALISBURY — An attempt by members of the Salisbury City Council to amend the city’s charter drew harsh criticism from Mayor Jim Ireton this week.“While we should be celebrating the terms of [Louise] Smith and [Gary] Comegys as they come to an end, we find that their true colors shine through with this charter amendment… Read more »
Proposed Septic System Ban Comes At Bad Time
by Steven Green
As expected, Gov. Martin O’Malley’s proposed ban on septic system went over like the proverbial lead balloon for many Marylanders earlier this month, particularly those of us on the rural Eastern Shore.In his State of the State address, the governor announced his intention to seek a ban on septic system use in new developments. Within… Read more »
Is That Zero Tolerance?
Editor: After reading the article on the 7-Eleven at 139th Street in Ocean City selling alcohol to an underage OCPD cadet, I think it was unfair to terminate Alok Adhikari.According to records, this is the fourth incident in several years. The employees responsible for the previous incidents were not terminated for selling to a minor, in… Read more »
Between The Lines
by Steven Green
It’s been four months since Ocean City’s municipal election, and it’s not been made official because of two votes. This is not a huge deal because it will not impact the outcome, but it’s been an unresolved issue at City Hall for some time.According to City Clerk Kathy Mathias, the delay in making the election results official… Read more »
Mallards Fall to Herons, 43-40
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity basketball team lost a tough one to visiting Gunston, 43-30, on Monday when a potential game-tying three-point shot swished through the net just after the final buzzer.The Mallards trailed 13-10 in second quarter before a three-pointer by Zander Farr tied the game at 13-13 and Andrew Ternahan made it 15-13… Read more »
Seahawk Cagers Prep for Post Season
BERLIN- Despite often uneven, up and down seasons, Stephen Decatur’s varsity basketball teams got decent draws when the state Class 3A-East region state playoff brackets were released this week.The Decatur boys earned a number-four seed in the Class 3A-East region and a first-round bye. The Seahawks will face fifth-seeded Bennett in the second round. The… Read more »
Scoot Coupe Debate Continues In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — One local resident will be bringing his concerns over seeing scoot coupes on Coastal Highway to the Ocean City Mayor and Council next month.Reese Cropper, president of Insurance Management Group Inc. in Ocean City, plans on making a case against allowing scoot coupes the ability to use the Coastal Highway bus lane… Read more »