BERLIN — A little more than a year after cutting all financial support to the Berlin Fire Company (BFC), the Mayor and Council voted unanimously Monday to restore $200,000 out of the $537,000 that was withdrawn.There doesn’t appear to be a clear winner in the dispute at this time, with the BFC vocal about its… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Data presented by the Ocean City Police Department from June through August reveals overall crime this summer compared to previous seasons.At Monday’s Police Commission meeting, it was reported August’s total calls for service, including traffic stops, business checks and assistance to citizens, were 12,983, which is a 1.8-percent increase from August 2012… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – OC Bikefest and Delmarva Bike Week return this week for the first time under one command, providing event locations in both Wicomico and Worcester counties, but at the end of the day organizers are encouraging attendees to come together to enjoy national acts at the beach.OC Best Fest promoter Cliff Sutherland of… Read more »
SNOW HILL — Worcester County officials have settled for $60,000 a lawsuit filed last August alleging the now-defunct Liquor Control Board (LCB) violated the federal Equal Pay Act (EPA) by paying female employees at liquor retail outlets less than their male counterparts in the same positions. Last August, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed… Read more »
It never ceases to amaze me how being a parent is like taking a day-long ride on the wildest roller coaster imaginable, featuring dips, turns, drops and highs and lows. Over the course of the three-day Labor Day holiday weekend, we set out to give the kids a full blown summer weekend extravaganza before school… Read more »
BERLIN — A brief but intense storm rolled through Berlin on Sunday, damaging trees throughout town and causing extensive damage to Stephen Decatur Park’s pavilion. The localized hit to the park was unexpected but should be cleared up quickly, according to Mayor Gee Williams, who added the rest of Berlin saw little impact. “At least… Read more »
OCEAN CITY Makai Condominiums 42nd St. Bayside Sat & Sun 10-4 New Construction 2BR & Studio Condos Ben Dawson The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 410-603-2205OCEAN CITY Sunset Island 67th St & The Bay Open Sat & Sun Condos, Townhomes, Single Family Homes Luxury Resort Living Terry Riley Vantage Resort Realty 443-880-0512OCEAN CITY The Gateway Grand… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The tall ship El Galeon departed Ocean City this week, leaving many good memories behind in its wake. The El Galeon arrived in Ocean City on Wednesday, Aug. 21, and before it made its departure early Tuesday morning, city officials presented the tall ship’s crew with a Key to the City. The… Read more »
OC Life-Saving Museum volunteers Amanda Cropper, left, and Nancy Howard trim the flower boxes at the south end of the Boardwalk. The Museum Society plants and maintains the boxes throughout the summer. The Museum is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through the end of September.
28th Street Pit and Pub 410-289-2020 • 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Every Thursday: DJ Dance Party45th Street Taphouse 443-664-2201 • 45th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Sept. 6: Lovin’ Cup Saturday, Sept. 7: Pompous Pie Sunday, Sept. 8: Pat Wise Monday, Sept. 9: Alex & Shiloh Tuesday, Sept. 10: Monkee Paw Wednesday, Sept. 11:… Read more »