BERLIN — The Maryland Court of Special Appeals this month issued an opinion affirming the Worcester County Circuit Court’s dismissal of a wrongful termination lawsuit filed in 2012 by a former Berlin Fire Company supervisor against the town and its elected officials, but the plaintiff’s attorney has vowed to push forward with the case with… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2014
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Edward Wayne JarmanBERLIN — Edward Wayne Jarman, 72, of Brandon, Fla., died Thursday, May 15, 2014. He was the son of the late Margaret Elizabeth Jarman.Wayne was born on Oct. 8, 1941 in Berlin. He graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 1959.Shortly after, he served his country, spending four years in the U.S. Navy…. Read more »
Worcester Sheriff On ‘College Takeover Beach Week’ Event: ‘We’re Going To Be Very Proactive And We’re Going To Be Ready’
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department and allied law enforcement agencies all over Worcester County are bracing for an unsanctioned event, rather ominously called “College Takeover Beach Week” next week, which will likely draw several thousand college-aged individuals to the resort area.The active word in the event’s title is “takeover” and that’s exactly… Read more »
West OC Ambulance Review Leads To Funding Questions; City Believes County’s EMS Funding Formula Inadequate
OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council questioned Worcester County’s reimbursement to the city this week for EMS services provided in the unincorporated area of West Ocean City.During Tuesday afternoon’s Mayor and City Council work session, City Manager David Recor explained one of the items listed as high priority on the 2014 Strategic Plan… Read more »
Ravens Weekend Gets Underway Thursday In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — This weekend will mark the 3rd Annual Ravens Ocean City Beach Bash, featuring a parade along Baltimore Avenue and several opportunities to meet players and cheerleaders.The idea of the weekend festivities is to turn Ocean City into “Ravenstown”.Organized activities will include – but are not limited to – the Ocean City Purple… Read more »
Knives, Laser Pointers No Longer Can Be Sold In Resort; Council Unanimously OKs Emergency Ban
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Mayor and Council banned in emergency fashion on Monday the sale of “assisted opening knives” and laser pointers.Last week, Ocean City Police Department Chief Ross Buzzuro and Lt. Mark Pacini requested the council move an amendment of the town code to add the definition and prohibition of “assisted opening… Read more »
‘Ping Pong Summer’ Premiere Set For Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — The producers and marketing agency for “Ping Pong Summer,” the coming of age independent film shot entirely in Ocean City, are holding a special red carpet premiere at the Sun and Surf Theater next Saturday for invitees and local dignitaries.Written and directed by noted independent film producer and Maryland native Michael Tully,… Read more »
In Light Of Federal Court Ruling, OCPD ‘To Tread Lightly’ With Boardwalk Street Performers This Summer
OCEAN CITY — Keeping the peace and finding a balance on the Boardwalk street performer issue are the challenges facing the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) on the eve of another summer season in the resort.After two successful challenges in federal court to the resort’s ordinance regarding street performers, the latest of which came down… Read more »
28th Annual OC Health Fair Held
The 28th annual Ocean City Health Fair was held on May 6. Over 400 attendees received health services education and many free screenings from 96 vendors. Cutting the ribbon were, from left, sponsor representatives Chris Norris, president of OC AARP 1917; Michael Franklin, CEO of Atlantic General Hospital; Mary Knight, Ocean City Council member; and… Read more »
Salisbury Council Plans To Offer Pre-Meeting Prayer
SALISBURY — With the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that prayer before government meetings is Constitutional earlier this month, the Salisbury City Council has agreed to return to a prayer policy of inviting various denominations to give a blessing at the beginning of meetings.The council has tried the policy before without much success after dropping the… Read more »