ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Use that Arian charm to help make a difficult workplace transition easier for everyone. News about a long-awaited decision can be confusing. Don’t jump to conclusions.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Although you might well be tempted to be more extravagant than you should be at this time, I’m… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2015
Area Soccer Team Looks To Overcome Traditional Barriers; Online Fundraising Effort Launched
BERLIN — Getting noticed by college scouts and finding competitive tournaments remains a challenge for most of the top young high school athletes on the shore, but one locally-based team has been successful in breaking down the traditional barriers.When Worcester Preparatory School teacher and River Soccer Club Director Allison Bescak moved to the area about… Read more »
16-Year Sentence For County Man
BERLIN — A Worcester County man this week was sentenced in federal court to 16 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervision after pleading guilty to producing and possessing over 8,000 images and videos of child pornography.U.S. District Judge Ellen Hollander on Tuesday also ordered that upon his release Laiton Blake Witkowski,, 42,… Read more »
Early Ocean Pines Budget Proposes $25 Assessment Hike; Increase Proposed To Help Fire Dept.
BERLIN – Discussions on the details of the Ocean Pines Association’s nearly $11 million budget began this week.The association’s budget and finance advisory committee spent much of the week in meetings with Ocean Pines Association General Manager Bob Thompson going over each department’s projected spending plan for the coming fiscal year.Thompson said difficulties faced in… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Thanks To OC For Anti-Smoking TalksEditor:I enjoyed reading about the Mayor and City Council again discussing the issue of banning/restricting smoking access to our Boardwalk and beaches.The comment fromC ouncil Secretary Mary Knight I think said it best — 17% of the population in the northeast USA (our visitorship) smokes. With 40% having smoking areas… Read more »
Boardwalk Needs New Street Performer Regs
The planned creation of a Boardwalk Regulation Task Force is what should be the first step toward Ocean City taking another shot at regulating street performers.Officials learned the hard way last summer that they cannot simply allow the federal court ruling on a case challenging the town’s street performer regulations to be the final say… Read more »
Salisbury Supports B&Bs In Historic District
SALISBURY – The Salisbury City Council showed support this week to allow for bed and breakfasts to be established in what was originally a residential neighborhood.On Monday evening, the City Council held a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to allow for the use of bed and breakfasts in the Newtown Historic District.The… Read more »
OC Elementary Kindergarten Students Create Ramps Out Of Classroom Objects
After completing a Transportation Unit, kindergarten students at Ocean City Elementary School created ramps out of classroom objects and tested them using their favorite car. Pictured are James Bergey and Brody Latona, students from Robyn Diesel’s class.
Berlin Council Shows Support For Commercial Design Rules
BERLIN – Berlin officials gave their support to a measure meant to provide the Berlin Planning Commission with more control over commercial development but stressed the need to develop design standards as soon as possible.On Monday, Jan. 12, the Berlin Town Council voted 3-1 to approve adding “architectural design review” to the section of the… Read more »
Ocean City Struggling With Purchase Price Of New Beach Playground Equipment
OCEAN CITY – The resort is dealing with sticker shock when it comes to replacing playground equipment on the beach.On Tuesday, the Recreation and Parks Commission received an update on the endeavor to place additional playground equipment on the beach.Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito announced the town received another donation of $2,000 from Greg… Read more »