BERLIN — The second of the three suspects identified in connection with a Berlin vandalism spree will be charged as an adult.Theft and malicious destruction of property charges were filed this week against Nicholas Bonser, 18, of Ocean Pines, in relation to the January vandalism spree in Berlin that damaged dozens of vehicles and buildings…. Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2015
City Council Votes 6-1 To Move Ahead With Budget; County’s Money Woes Discussed
OCEAN CITY – The budget for the upcoming fiscal year cleared opposition in first reading this week as the Mayor and City Council directed antagonists to the county if they are looking for a tax break.On Monday evening, the Fiscal Year 2016 Operating Budget came before the Mayor and Council for approval in first reading…. Read more »
Ocean City Tweaks Taxi Regs, Adds Category For Uber
OCEAN CITY – An amendment to the law regulating the local taxi industry was approved this week in advance of Uber’s arrival in Ocean City.On Monday evening, an ordinance came before the Mayor and City Council on second reading that makes a list of changes to Ocean City’s taxicab law as well as including language… Read more »
Exterior Changes Okayed For Berlin’s Newest Art Gallery
BERLIN – Renovations at the former Mid Atlantic Pain Medicine building — set to become an art gallery — are expected to begin this month.Members of the town’s historic district commission gave Salisbury residents Foster and Lisa Schoch approval to begin much of the exterior work they have planned for the building at 6 S…. Read more »
First Graders At OC Elementary School Enjoy Hands-On Learning Activities Of The 4H Farm Experiences
First graders at Ocean City Elementary School enjoyed the hands-on learning activities of the 4H Farm Experiences from the University of Maryland Extension Services. Pictured are Renata Lovitt and Kobe Bouzaglo from Wendy Macrides’ class.
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann
Ocean City’s original Pier building was completed in 1907 on the Boardwalk at Wicomico Street. In addition to shops and a dancing pavilion, it also featured a theatre and several refreshment stands. It was also the entrance to the Ocean City Fishing Pier.The building was raised 10 feet above the beach and built on wooden… Read more »
CFES Awards $5,000 Community Needs Grant To ASA
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) awarded a $5,000 Community Needs Grant to Athletes Serving Athletes (ASA) to support adaptive athletic equipment for athletes with disabilities. Pictured, from left, are Erica Joseph, President, Community Foundation and Jamie Toner and Jill Fears, representatives from Athletes Serving Athletes with an advanced mobility jogger. ASA is… Read more »
School Start Bill A Major Challenge
For the post Labor Day school start legislation to have a chance of ever passing the Maryland General Assembly, supporters need to regroup and craft a new strategy.At this week’s Economic Development Committee meeting, Sen. Jim Mathias discussed the legislation, which went nowhere in this past legislative session. The bills were introduced in the House… Read more »
SD Middle School Cobra And Gecko Teams Work With Kenya Connect
The seventh grade Cobra and Gecko teams at Stephen Decatur Middle School have worked with Kenya Connect, an organization that strives to strengthen education by connecting with other students outside of Kenya. As part of the Pen Pal Program, SDMS students were contacted by seventh and eighth graders from the Mwaasua Primary School, Wamunyu, Machakos,… Read more »
Berlin Intermediate School Teachers Participate In Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure
Berlin Intermediate School teachers eagerly participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Sunday, April 19. The Komen Walk was just one part of Berlin Intermediate’s Wellness program for its staff.