BERLIN — At last week’s Berlin Town Council meeting, roosting areas for bats were approved for Stephen Decatur Park, a new town event aimed at supporting the fight against breast cancer gained the nod and it was learned a popular theatre group that first visited Berlin this fall will be returning in September.Bats in Berlin… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2013
Diakonia Seeks State Funding To Help Expand Services
WEST OCEAN CITY — An organization dedicated to providing transitional housing and other support to those needing a leg up might soon be able to provide a more permanent solution if a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly is approved.Senator James Mathias (D-38) last week introduced a bill in the General Assembly that, if… Read more »
Death By Chocolate Announced For Feb. 17
OCEAN CITY – Take a trip to the zoo, only this time indulge in chocolate along the way as this year’s “Death by Chocolate” event will uncover the mystery of where zoo animals have taken cover at local participating merchants.The 6th Annual “Death by Chocolate” will be held on Sunday, Feb. 17, from 10 a.m…. Read more »
Council Okays Committee Structure
OCEAN CITY – At the conclusion of the Mayor and City Council’s strategic planning workshop last Friday, the decision to re-establish town committees was brought forward to dig deeper into details.Councilman Joe Mitrecic brought up the idea last month to re-enact the committee structure the town had in place prior to the organizational meeting following… Read more »
Commissioners Support New GIS Policies
SNOW HILL — Due to rising demand for Geographic Information System (GIS) data and maps by private sources, Worcester County officially adopted a set of GIS policies and procedures this week.The majority of the County Commissioners agreed to adopt the original policies suggested by the Department of Development Review and Permitting. However, two commissioners unsuccessfully… Read more »
Citizens Add Input To OC Strategic Planning Effort
OCEAN CITY – As part of the ongoing strategic planning process, the Mayor and City Council invited approximately 70 citizens to participate in a summit to receive input on goals and initiatives moving Ocean City into the future.For the past couple of months, the Mayor and City Council and city staff have gone through several… Read more »
8th DUI Results In Jail Term
SALISBURY — A Berlin man arrested on drunk driving charges for the eighth time last June was found guilty again this week in Wicomico County Circuit Court and was sentenced to an additional three years, bring his net total to eight years for prior convictions.On Monday, James David Nibblett, Jr., 48, of Berlin, appeared in… Read more »
‘Get Fit’ Day Used As Incentive For Berlin Students
BERLIN — Students who have shown responsible behavior and positive attitudes at Buckingham Elementary School (BES) got a chance to spend a few hours learning about, and trying out, several different kinds of fitness programs last Thursday during a special “Get Fit” event.Hundreds of students filled the school’s gymnasium and were able to rotate around… Read more »
Fiance Attacked With Beer Can, Then Bean Can
OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City woman was arrested on assault charges twice within a span of a few hours on Tuesday and early Wednesday morning after allegedly attacking her fiancé first with a can of beer and later a can of beans.On Tuesday, Kathleen Theresa Machen, 47, of Ocean City, was arrested on second-degree… Read more »
Chef Tapped For OC Trade Expo
OCEAN CITY — Plans are underway for the 39th Annual Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association Trade Expo which will be held on March 3 & 4, 2013 at the Ocean City Convention Center.The newly expanded Ballroom, featuring floor to ceiling windows overlooking Assawoman Bay, will provide a stunning backdrop for DC Chef Mike Isabella, who will appear on stage in the Culinary Corner… Read more »