OCEAN CITY – City Manager David Recor’s strategic planning process is rounding the corner as the council met last week to evaluate the priority list moving Ocean City into the future.Earlier this month, a session was held with city staff to work on the Strategic Planning Model, which starts with a vision that will describe… Read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2012
Wicomico Drug Unit Breaks Up Major Cocaine Operation
SALISBURY — The Wicomico County Narcotics Task Force last week announced the indictments of 71 suspects on various cocaine and other drug distribution charges, including six identified as kingpins, in what is being deemed one of the largest dealer round-ups in the county’s history.Last week, the Wicomico County Narcotics Task Force, a high intensity drug… Read more »
Council President Looks Forward To 2013
OCEAN CITY – Although the election brought about significant changes for Ocean City, newly elected Council President Lloyd Martin is refusing to look back at the past but rather ahead in the town’s positive direction.On Nov. 6, the voters returned incumbents Mary Knight, Doug Cymek and Mayor Rick Meehan to the City Council and elected… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Clarifying NYE Rules Editor:It has come to my attention from conversations with individuals and other Town of Berlin officials that some people believe the selling and consumption of alcoholic beverages will not be allowed this year in the designated area for Berlin’s third annual New Year’s Eve Ball drop celebration.Unfortunately, there is a misconception that… Read more »
Guest Editorial Liberty, Safety Must Walk Together
The easiest political solution in response to the murderous rampage in Connecticut would be to point the finger at something…anything…and ban it to the abyss. We could then pronounce our children to be “safe” and accept the kudos for our “success”. Politics as usual. On the books, we have thousands of gun laws obeyed by our… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
With the flip of calendar looming next week, the following, in no particular order, are my annual predictions for the year ahead.Ocean City will not promote from within the police department for its next chief. Instead, a current chief with experience in the northeast will be chosen to replace Bernadette DiPino.A member of the Ocean… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Fatal Accident On Route 50 Yesterday
BERLIN — A local man was killed yesterday in a two-vehicle accident along Route 50 at its intersection with Route 818, or Main Street extended, in Berlin late Wednesday morning.Shortly before noon on Wednesday, Berlin Police responded to a reported vehicle collision at Routes 50 and 818 where Main Street extends across Route 50. The… 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 Sunset Island 67th St & The Bay Sat & Sun Condos, Townhomes, Single Family Homes Luxury Resort Living Terry Riley Vantage Resort Realty 443-880-0512OCEAN CITY Makai Condominiums 42nd… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Reassessment Shows North Worcester Property Values Still Declining
BERLIN — When north-end Worcester County property owners get their reassessment notices in the mail likely next week, most will see their values have continued to decline, but the level of decrease will likely not be as great as once anticipated.Assessments of real estate values in a north end of Worcester County, including Berlin, Ocean… Read more »
Casino Granted 24-Hour Request
BERLIN — While it could be several months before the Casino at Ocean Downs formalizes any plans to add table games, significant changes in the hours of operation, such as being open 24 hours a day on weekends and holidays, including New Year’s next week, are already in the offing after the state gaming commission… Read more »