“Backpedaling towards Family Fun”Risk takers don’t think that things will end badly until after the fact.This is probably why memorable events in our history, whether stupendous or stupid, occur because ballsy exhibitionists or social thrill seekers aren’t afraid of the “post-risk press conference.”Greek historian Herodotus once said (and by once I mean in 484 BC)… Read more »
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Voices From The Readers
Parents Need To Think About KidsEditor:I just want to publicly announce my frustration with some parents in the area. What kind of sensible parent brings their children to a smoky bar? I don’t feel right handing parents kids’ menus and crayons and then watching their kids have a side of Marlboros with their food. What… Read more »
We Remember Those Who Have Pasted
Jane S. StraughanBERLIN – Jane S. Straughan, 93, of Fenwick Island and Silver Spring, Md., died Monday March 12, 2007 at Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Born in Washington , DC she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Minnie Wineheimer Sincell.She became a pioneer in women’s aviation. She learned to fly at Queen’s… Read more »
Suspended Sentences In Home Invasion
Suspended Sentences In Home InvasionSNOW HILL – A Berlin man and a Whaleyville man accused of invading a home in Bishopville, threatening the resident and stealing her money last August pleaded guilty last week to malicious destruction of property and were each sentenced to 90 days in jail, all of which was suspended in favor… Read more »
Route 346 Corridor Planning Commission Meeting
BERLIN – Builders working on projects on Route 346 in Berlin may soon be subject to new aesthetic requirements intended to transform the industrial and commercial look of the road into something more fit for one of Berlin’s main entrances.Berlin Planning Commission members had a Route 346 corridor plan on their minds at Wednesday’s meeting… Read more »
Ocean City’s GIS Is Progressing
OCEAN CITY – As Ocean City continues to grow the need for information regarding everything from addresses to what utilities run through which properties grows as well. For this information and other types similar to it, Ocean City relies on its geographic information system (GIS).At the Mayor and City Council work session Tuesday, Karen Zera,… Read more »
Man With Knife Caught and Charged
OCEAN CITY – A Seaford man arrested Monday now faces first-degree rape and assault charges following his actions taken against his ex-girlfriend earlier that day.Ocean City Police Department officers were dispatched to 12th Street and Baltimore Avenue Monday in response to a complaint from a woman who said she had just been sexually assaulted. According… Read more »
Casual Designs Unveils Latest Collection
BERLIN – An historic resort area furniture business known for providing homes old and new with attractive, quality furnishings for half a century is unveiling its latest collection this weekend with the grand opening of its “Tiki Chic” showrooms at its two locationsCasual Designs claims it “is more than just a furniture store, it represents… Read more »
SHA Plans 50 Bridge Work
OCEAN CITY – With spring approaching, it was that time of year again for the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) to meet with the Mayor and City Council to give an update on several issues and projects.Present at the work session of the Mayor and City Council Tuesday afternoon to give the update was District… Read more »
Room Tax Bill Concerns Owners
OCEAN CITY – Resort business leaders this week were urged to rally against a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly which, if approved, would allow municipalities such as Ocean City to add its own tax on hotel and motel rooms rented exclusive of state and county taxes already collected.Carousel Hotel and Resort Managing Partner… Read more »