BERLIN – A former paramedic has filed a $500,000 lawsuit alleging discrimination and harassment against the Berlin Fire Company.Two years after an $8 million harassment case against the Berlin Fire Company (BFC) was settled, a second lawsuit has been initiated by Jeffrey Dean, a former BFC paramedic and firefighter.The case, filed by attorney James Otway… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2017
Candidates Line Up To Fill Worcester Judicial Posts
SNOW HILL — The pool of applicants for two pending Worcester County Circuit Court judgeship vacancies has been released revealing a veritable who’s who among the Lower Shore legal community.Venerable long-time Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Thomas C. Groton officially retired in August, having met the mandatory retirement age of 70, although he continues to… Read more »
Expanded West Ocean City Pedestrian-Bike Path Being Designed For Route 50
WEST OCEAN CITY – A shared-use path along Route 50 in West Ocean City is expected to bring safety and awareness to pedestrians and bicyclists.On Thursday, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) and Worcester County hosted a meeting at Ocean City Elementary School to discuss previous and proposed projects along Golf… Read more »
Justin Manganiello, This Week’s Bank Of Ocean City MVP For SD
This week’s Bank of Ocean City MVP for Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team is Justin Manganiello, who rushed for 65 yards on seven carries and had 13 tackles on defense in a loss to WiHi. The bank will make a donation in the player’s name to the school. Pictured, from left, are Bank of Ocean… Read more »
Governor’s Letter Confirms J-1 Work Program Support
OCEAN CITY — While the local grassroots campaign to stave off the possible elimination of the J-1 Summer Work and Travel (SWT) continues, the effort got a little boost this week from some sources higher up the chain.In April, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would reduce the number of foreign workers in… Read more »
Who’s Playing When And Where – September 15, 2017
28th Street Pit And Pub410-289-2020 28th St. & Coastal Hwy.Thursdays: Locals’ Night With DJ BKSaturday, Sept. 16: Olds CoolAdolfo’s410-289-400113th St. & The Boardwalk, In The Beach Plaza HotelFriday & Saturday, Sept. 15 & 16: Apple & BrittAtlantic Hotel410-641-35892 North Main St., BerlinFriday, Sept. 15: Danielle FurstSaturday, Sept. 16: TBAMondays: Earl Beardsleywith Steve Harvey On SaxTuesdays: Bob… Read more »
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Raises More Than $700 For Worcester County GOLD
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Ocean City offices recently raised more than $700 for the Worcester County GOLD program to purchase school supplies for more than 450 local students. Pictured, from left, are Lynn Mauk, CBRB branch vice president; Sandy Sipes, executive director of Worcester GOLD; Diana Martin, CBRB branch service coordinator; and Marianne Leizure, CBRB sales associate.
Seahawks Fall To WiHi In Defensive Battle
BERLIN- After a 42-0 blowout of Arcadia in the season opener, Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team lost a defensive struggle to Bayside South rival Wicomico, 8-3, at home last Friday.The Seahawks’ offense fired on all cylinders in the opener against Arcadia, moving the ball at will in a 42-0 rout. However, defense was the name… Read more »
Cops And Courts – September 15, 2017
No More Wedding For Bridesmaid?OCEAN CITY — A would-be bridesmaid was arrested on assault charges after allegedly punching the bride-to-be in the nose during a fight outside a Boardwalk bar last weekend.Around 1:40 a.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer on patrol in the area of 7th Street and the Boardwalk observed… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – September 15, 2017
Every Friday: FORGE Youth And Family Meetings6:30-8:30 p.m. House of Mercy Sanctuary, behind House of Mercy Thrift Shop, Route 113, Selbyville. Small meal, music, games and life lessons. All are welcome. 443-513-1048.Every 1st Friday: Star Charities Volunteers Meet10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. 410-641-7667.Every 2nd Friday: Food PantryNew Bethel United Methodist Church, 10203 Germantown Rd., Berlin…. Read more »