WEST OCEAN CITY — A class action lawsuit against a popular restaurant chain, including its West Ocean City operation, over unfair wages for tipped employees was closed last week when the defendants reached a settlement totaling over $43,000 with several of the plaintiffs in the case.In late October, the Sakura Japanese Steakhouse chain was named… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2013
Turtle Hatchling Saved On Island Headed To N.C.
ASSATEAGUE — The loggerhead turtle hatchling rescued from the beach at Assateague in advance of Hurricane Sandy in late October continues to progress and has been moved to rehabilitation facility in North Carolina in what will likely be a final stop before a return to the wild in the near future.On October 26, just about… Read more »
New Technology Aids Knee Replacement Recovery
BERLIN — A new approach to knee surgery is providing patients with faster operations and shorter recovery periods, according to representatives from Atlantic General Hospital (AGH).Even more appealing, said Dr. Tom Beck, D.O., is that the process is less invasive and many patients have reported reduced pain with the surgery when compared to a traditional… Read more »
Ireton, Albero File For Salisbury’s Mayoral Seat
SALISBURY — A heated contest to see who will be mayor of Salisbury after this spring’s election is already shaping up with current Mayor Jim Ireton announcing his bid for re-election just days before Joe Albero, a local blogger and one of Ireton’s harshest critics, declared his intentions to run.In this election, Ireton has said… Read more »
Berlin Welcomes First Yarn Shop
BERLIN — People are anything but shy about A Little Bit Sheepish, according to owner Brenda Trice, who said that Berlin has been incredibly welcoming to the yarn shop since it opened in the fall.“I do have some repeat customers already and some groups that have started coming in just to casually come and knit,… Read more »
350-Plus Pounds Of Pot Seized After Traffic Stop
OCEAN CITY – To the knowledge of the Maryland State Police at the Berlin barrack, the largest marijuana bust in the history of Worcester County took place last month after a driver did not follow one of Maryland’s newest traffic laws.Around 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 30, a Maryland State Police (MSP) trooper in an unmarked… Read more »
A Week In Business
Top Producers NamedOCEAN CITY — Re/Max Premier Properties Broker Dr. Carl E. Ortman announce the company’s top producers for the month of December.The top listing agent was Edie Brennan and the top sales producer is Marlene Ott with over a $1 million in sales.Ortman also announced the company reached its goal of $80 million in… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town
Every Saturday: Pancake Breakfast8 a.m.-noon, Ocean City Airport. To benefit the Ocean City Aviation Associ-ation’s Huey Memorial Display restoration and continuous maintenance fund. For more information, 410-641-6888 or 410-213-2471.Every Sunday: Morning Worship8 a.m. & 11 a.m., Traditional Worship; 9:30 a.m., Contemporary Worship; St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A, 10301 Coastal Hwy., O.C. For more information, 410-524-7474.Open… Read more »
Who’s Playing When And Where
19th hole bar & Grille, The 410-213-9204 Corner of Rte. 611 & Sunset Ave., West Ocean City Friday, Jan 11: Chris Button Saturday, Jan. 12: Melissa Alesi28th Street Pit and Pub 410-289-2020 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Every Thursday: DJ JeremyAdolfo’s 410-289-4001 13th St. & The Boardwalk, In The Beach Plaza Hotel Friday, Jan. 11:… Read more »
Best Bites On The Beach
Fruitland-SalisburyRestaurant 213 213 N. Fruitland Blvd., Fruitland 410-677-4880 • www.restaurant213.comJust 20 minutes from Ocean Pines and Berlin, Restaurant 213 is worth the drive! Chef Jim Hughes has been serving celebrities worldwide for 25 years and was named a 2009 inductee to the coveted Distinguished Restaurants of North America awards, one of only 220 in North… Read more »