BERLIN — October is both Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Physical Therapy Month, and Atlantic Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine (APT) reports the two are both relevant in October as physical and occupational therapies can play a big part in the recovery process following a battle with breast cancer.“These women may have pain in… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2014
Theft Scheme Arrests
OCEAN CITY — Two local men were arrested last week on burglary charges after Ocean City police were able to connect them to a series of thefts of building materials and scrap metal over a period of about five days late last month.The OCPD Criminal Investigation Division concluded an investigation into the theft of building… Read more »
Ocean City To Start Selling Boardwalk Tram Panel Ads; Council Divided Over Revenue-Producing Initiative
OCEAN CITY – A divided City Council voted this week to approve additional advertising opportunities for local and national businesses atop Boardwalk trams.According to Public Works Director Hal Adkins, the town installed in mid-August roof top, back lit, advertising panels on one of the 16 tram coaches. The installation consisted of two side panels and… Read more »
Berlin Cancels Election After Write-In Candidate Deadline Passes
BERLIN — With all candidates running for the Berlin Town Council unopposed following Tuesday’s write-in candidate deadline, the town has cancelled the election and has scheduled a swearing-in ceremony.Having all three eligible seats only have a single candidate could be interpreted as apathy from residents to get involved with government but the town’s stance is… Read more »
State Pot Law Changes Today; Small Possession Not A Criminal Offense Any Longer
Shawn J. SoperNews EditorOCEAN CITY — The new state law decriminalizing simple marijuana possession takes effect today, essentially making possession of 10 grams or less akin to a traffic citation, but the jury is still out on the possible repercussions on the street level.The Maryland General Assembly’s approved legislation makes the possession of 10 grams… Read more »