SALISBURY – City voters will head to the polls Tuesday, deciding between District One candidates, incumbent Shanie Shields, community activist April Jackson and businesswoman Cynthia Polk, along with District Two candidates, incumbent Debbie Campbell and urban redevelopment activist Jake DayThe candidates were present at a forum this week, and the here’s a glimpse at one… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2013
Resort Entering Key Phase In Police Chief Search Process
OCEAN CITY — The process to find a new Ocean City police chief has entered a critical phase with the calendar about to flip over to April and the summer season looming.Former Chief Bernadette DiPino’s departure last year has triggered a national search to find her replacement while three veteran captains taking turns as interim… Read more »
OC Events Coordinator Retires After 14 Years
OCEAN CITY – A familiar face in Ocean City made his retirement speech this week as he makes his move from working behind the scenes to getting out and enjoying what Ocean City is all about.On Tuesday afternoon, Council Secretary Mary Knight presented Special Events Coordinator John “Sully” Sullivan with a proclamation and key to… Read more »
Non-Profit Seeks Berlin’s Assistance
BERLIN — A struggling non-profit made an appeal to the town of Berlin this week to assist in keeping the long-standing organization relevant in the community.BRAVE, or Berlin Reclaims Attitude and Value Enhancement, has been a force for good in the area for more than two decades, according to representative Diana Purnell.“BRAVE came together because… Read more »
Mixed Reviews For New OC Meeting Format
OCEAN CITY – Mixed feelings remain over the Mayor and City Council reformatted meeting agendas.The Ocean City Mayor and Council have met on several occasions since the new public comment period and consent agenda format were approved. Last month, the council approved a couple of measures adjusting the format for the bi-weekly regular meetings, including… Read more »
Marine Shop Owner Fondly Remembered
OCEAN CITY — The local area and the entire fishing community lost one of the great ones last week with the passing of iconic marine supply shop owner and fishing enthusiast Doug Ake.Ake passed away last Friday at his home at the age of 69 after battling illness. Four nearly four decades, Ake owned and… Read more »
Local Woman Intervenes, Calms Accident Victims
BERLIN — A local woman is being called a hero after intervening in an accident on Route 113 on Tuesday night and providing critical primary care and speaking Spanish to the victims on the scene.On Tuesday night, a vehicle carrying two adult females and two young children attempted to make a left turn on Route… Read more »
Ireton, Albero To Square Off For Salisbury Mayor’s Post
SALISBURY – The two mayoral candidates in next week’s Salisbury election were heard during a debate this week hosted by the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Political Committee in cooperation with Salisbury University’s Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement, and held at Salisbury University.Incumbent Mayor Jim Ireton and businessman Joe Albero, owner of the… Read more »
Internet Scam Warning Issued
BERLIN — The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office has received several recent calls from citizens about an attempt to extort money from them while using the Internet. It is believed that this is part of a widespread scheme to extort money from certain personal computer users.The FBI has reported that this Citadel Malware delivers “Reveton Ransomware”… Read more »
Independent Report Confirms Divide In OC Public Safety Operations
OCEAN CITY — An independent review of Ocean City’s emergency services dispatch system has confirmed the town has a major communication problem involving two key public safety departments.The International City/County Management Association’s (ICMA) Center for Public Safety Management was commissioned by Ocean City last year to conduct an in-depth analysis of the town’s emergency services… Read more »