OCEAN CITY — An elderly Philadelphia woman last week filed a $750,000 lawsuit in U.S. District Court against the Town of Ocean City after allegedly falling from her wheelchair because of a defective rubber warning mat on a resort street corner.According to the complaint, on June 16, 2012, the plaintiff, Oda Wendt, 89, of Philadelphia,… Read more »
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Dog Attack Prompts Berlin Leash Law Questions
BERLIN — A recent incident involving an unleashed dog in Berlin has at least one resident pushing for stricter penalties for unattended animals.The Town Council has agreed to examine the codes on the books but officials believe any immediate change needs to start with residents taking personal responsibility for their pets.Earlier this month, resident Pam… Read more »
Ex-Wicomico Employees Seek $3M In Civil Suit
SALISBURY — Two former Wicomico County Board of Education administrators last week filed a civil suit in U.S. District Court seeking $3 million in damages and injunctive relief against their former employer, citing a long pattern of gender and age discrimination and harassment.Former Wicomico County School Board administrators Stacy Messick and Stephanie Moses were terminated… Read more »
Salisbury Council Fills Vacancy With Familiar Name
SALISBURY – A special City Council session was called on Wednesday afternoon to deliberate and announce candidate Jack Heath would fill the council vacancy left by former Councilwoman Terry Cohen.Cohen, who was serving her second term, announced her unexpected resignation earlier this month due to major changes in her personal life and a recent tragedy.Following… Read more »
Berlin Stormwater Utility Secures Near $2M In Grants
BERLIN — Nearly $2 million in state and federal funding for stormwater management has been awarded to the Town of Berlin since it began the first phase of improvements this year.Officials hope that grant funding will remain on track for the next several years which would keep stormwater utility fees in check.Since launching the stormwater… Read more »
Firefighters Union Airs Summer Staffing Concerns
OCEAN CITY — Pointing to a day this summer when Ocean City did not have enough personnel available to cover emergency calls, the leader of the resort’s firefighters union requested a meeting this week with Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) leadership to discuss the organization’s concerns over staffing.In a letter to Ocean City Deputy Fire… Read more »
Police Conclude No Foul Play In N.J. Man’s Death
OCEAN CITY — Although the final autopsy results have not been made public, Ocean City Police have ruled out foul play in a death of a New Jersey man last weekend deemed “suspicious” initially.Around 3 a.m. last Saturday, Ocean City emergency responders received a call about an adult male being found unconscious and unresponsive in… Read more »
Worcester Recognizes 12 At Volunteer Spirit Banquet
SNOW HILL — The County Commissioners and Volunteer Services Manager Kelly Brinkley recognized 12 individuals Tuesday during the annual Volunteer Spirit of Worcester County Awards dinner ceremony at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin.Volunteers were nominated by their peers in one of five categories: youth, individual, lifetime achievement, faith-based and nonprofit volunteer program.“These individuals represent the… Read more »
First-Ever Sandfest Activities Underway In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — OC Sandfest, a new two-week event showcasing all the excitement of sand sculpting along with free family activities, kicked off on Monday.Throughout this week, visitors to Ocean City could watch as internationally recognized master champion sand sculptors transformed beach sand into creative works of art. With Mother Nature hopefully cooperating, the sculptures… Read more »
Jeep Week Returns To Shore
OCEAN CITY – The 5th Annual Ocean City Jeep Week, a fun-filled event for Jeep owners and lovers and Ocean City vacationers looking for family-friendly entertainment, kicked off yesterday and continues throughout the weekend.Jeep Week events not to miss are Jeep Week HQ at the Convention Center on Friday, Aug. 22, Jeep Jam in Berlin… Read more »