BERLIN- Former Stephen Decatur wrestling standout Dan Miller, now a senior at the U.S. Naval Academy, last weekend won the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) championship in the heavyweight division and will now compete in the NCAA Division I championship meet.Miller, who won three straight state championships at Decatur, entered the EIWA meet last weekend… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2013
NEW FOR THURSDAY: OCFD Investigation Complete; City Council To Hear Findings Soon; Dead Cat Incident Not Part Of Inquiry
by Steven Green
OCEAN CITY — The Mayor and Council will soon hear the results of an internal inquiry involving the Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD), but the allegation of a dead cat being placed outside the fire chief’s house after a stormy promotion process last year is not part of that probe.Ocean City Fire Chief Chris Larmore… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: OCFD Investigation Complete; City Council To Hear Findings Soon; Dead Cat Incident Not Part Of Inquiry
by Steven Green
OCEAN CITY — The Mayor and Council will soon hear the results of an internal inquiry involving the Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD), but the allegation of a dead cat being placed outside the fire chief’s house after a stormy promotion process last year is not part of that probe.Ocean City Fire Chief Chris Larmore… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week
OCEAN 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 St. Bayside Daily 10-4 New Construction 2BR & Studio Condos Ben Dawson The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 410-603-2205NORTH OCEAN CITY Lauren’s #1 12008 Assawoman Sat… Read more »
State Probe Finds No Misconduct At Berlin Fatal Accident Scene
BERLIN — While the Berlin Fire Company (BFC) was found without fault in the transporting of an accident victim in December that ultimately died, the agency that investigated the incident did warn that “significant underlying tensions” between the company and the town of Berlin are a cause for concern.Mayor Gee Williams made it clear today… Read more »
Officials Defend Berlin Stormwater Project Costs
BERLIN — Though a stormwater utility in Berlin and the fees to fund it were officially passed earlier this year, some concerns in the community linger over costs, especially since they exceed predictions made several years ago.Both town leadership and its stormwater firm, EA Engineering, defended the route Berlin is currently taking with expensive but… Read more »
Berlin Electric Crew Praised For Storm Work
BERLIN — During Monday’s Mayor and Council meeting, several new special events were approved in town, a public hearing on solid waste was held and the town’s electric utility was praised for their actions during the storm last Wednesday.(CENTER/BOLD)Special Events OkayedCharity races in Berlin were in the news this week with three different approvals for… Read more »
County To Keep Berlin Liquor Store Open For Now
BERLIN — Worcester County Department of Liquor Control (DLC) officials confirmed this week that contrary to rumors there are currently no immediate plans to close the county Liquor Mart located in Berlin.DLC Director Bob Cowger said Wednesday that the fate of the Berlin location will not be decided until after the upcoming tourism season.“The Berlin… Read more »
Council, Volunteers Ink New Agreement
OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and Council and the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company (OCVFC) celebrated this week the signing of a new contract of sorts between the two entities.“This is a good occasion today … it has been an honor to stand together with our volunteers, and in this case our volunteer fire company,”… Read more »
Safety Training Program For Kids Planned In Berlin
BERLIN — A new series of programs conducted by Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services (WYFCS) will seek to prepare children for a wide variety of potentially dangerous situations.Dubbed “Safety Training For Kids,” the program will focus on giving children tools to make “safe choices” while also providing complimentary education for parents.According to WYFCS Youth… Read more »