OCEAN CITY – The approval of the purchase of six, new police cruisers this week prompted future consideration to include more hybrid vehicles in the town’s fleet. According to Purchasing Director Joe Sobczak, six marked police cars were approved and included in the FY09 budget for the amount of $150,000. Sobczak presented the council with… Read more »
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Feb. 29Bingo6 p.m., doors open; 7 p.m., games begin; 9901 Coastal Hwy., O.C. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. 410-524-7994.Feb. 29Annual Old Pro Golf Tournament6 p.m., 68th St., Ocean City. Sponsored by the Executive Women’s Golf Association. Indoor competition with four-person co-ed teams. Cost: $20, person (includes sandwiches, snacks, beer and soda). 410-641-0630.Feb. 29Casino Night6-10… Read more »
OC Double Murder Case Featured On TV
BERLIN – On Jan. 27, at 10 p.m., the Oxygen network’s “Snapped” series will present a segment on the 2002 Memorial weekend double murder that occurred in Ocean City. The show will air again at midnight and 2 a.m. on Jan. 28.According to Donna Dudek, series producer, “Snapped” is a true crime series that profiles… Read more »
Council Approves $389K Purchase For Future Well
OCEAN CITY – At a regular session of the Mayor and Council this week, the City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance that calls for the purchase of a property to be utilized by the water department, a purchase that carries a $389,000 price tag. The property, known as 5102 Coastal Highway, will… Read more »
Berlin Council To Keep Water Limits
BERLIN – Water restrictions laid down in mid-August will stay in place, the Berlin Mayor and Council decided this week.“We’re still in a very dry situation. Even the state’s concerned,” said Mayor Tom Cardinale. “Our water situation is serious. That’s all I can say.”The council considered dropping the restrictions, despite the continuing low water levels,… Read more »
New Teachers Hear Inspirational Talk, Get New Computers
BERLIN – While newly-minted teachers beginning their careers in Worcester County just want to make sure their classrooms are ready for the start of school on Tuesday, Maryland’s Teacher of the Year 2007 is taking on the U. S. Congress.Michelle Hammond, a language arts teacher at Stephen Decatur Middle School, and her fellow state Teachers… Read more »
Grants Sought for Berlin Project, Housing Rehabs
SNOW HILL- Berlin residents and some county homeowners are hoping that requests for community development block grant (CDBG) funding will come through for the replacement of a community center in Berlin and the county’s housing rehabilitation program.The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to support the grant applications for both endeavors at Tuesday’s commissioner meeting.Efforts to replace… Read more »