SNOW HILL — The check might not be in the mail just yet for continued improvements on Route 113, but Annapolis is aware of the importance of the project, according to state delegates.During an update of continuing and upcoming projects from the State Highway Administration (SHA), State Senator Jim Mathias (D-38B) told the Worcester County… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2012
Judge Rules For Berlin In Wrongful Termination Suit
BERLIN — The latest salvo in the larger dispute between Berlin and its fire company landed in the town’s favor this week when a visiting Worcester County Circuit Court judge on Monday temporarily dismissed a wrongful termination filed in July by a long-time fire department supervisor, but the representatives for the plaintiff on Tuesday vowed… Read more »
Judge Finds Defendant Photos Not Enough For New Trial
SNOW HILL — Before an Ocean City man was sentenced last week on manslaughter and assault charges for the death of a West Ocean City bar owner, it was revealed pictures of the injured defendant were taken in the hours after the tragic incident and only came to light after his trial in July.In July,… Read more »
‘Silver Sizzle Revue’ Eyes Resort
OCEAN CITY — If you are looking for an evening full of fun and entertainment, then next month’s “Silver Sizzle Revue” is for you.With live performances at the Ocean City Convention Center on Nov. 8-11, “Silver Sizzles” is 90 minutes of glitzy and glamorous Vegas style revue.Featuring former Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, the eight-person… Read more »
Ocean City Announces Offseason Construction Projects
OCEAN CITY — It’s going to be a busy offseason of construction activity in Ocean City.The Town of Ocean City’s Public Works Department will be starting several projects beginning this month that involve traffic lane closures or detours. The projects, which are scheduled to be completed between December 2012 and May 2013, range from water… Read more »
Ocean City Announces New Halloween Activities
OCEAN CITY — Summer might be over but the free family fun continues with three new exciting events coming to Ocean City this October. The first event is the giant “Halloween Beach Maze” on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20-21 and Oct. 27-28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. each day.Experience a “pleasant” scream as you meander the sands of… Read more »
Offseason Security Precautions Urged In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) this week is reminding residents and business owners to make additional security precautions and take advantage of some of the programs the OCPD offers heading into the off-season in the resort.With the advent of fall, many businesses close and some property owners leave the resort for… Read more »
Mayor Meehan: Election ‘About Character’
OCEAN CITY — While acknowledging his last term has been the most difficult of his 27-year political career, Mayor Rick Meehan pointed to his commitment to Ocean City as why he wants to continue to serve.Meehan has been mayor since 2006, but the Nov. 6 election will be the first time he has been challenged… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
“Wow” was all I could say after two hours at Chuck E Cheese’s last Sunday in Salisbury.It’s not so much that I was in awe by what takes place there. It’s just no matter how prepared you are it’s still a shock to the senses to spend a considerable amount of time at that place… Read more »
Seahawk Harriers Excel in Home Meet
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity cross-country teams acquitted themselves well at the meet they hosted last week with several runners in both the boys’ and girls’ fields finishing near the top of the standings.On the girls’ side, Lauren Buckman finished seventh overall out of the field of 68 runners from all over the Eastern Shore. Alex… Read more »