BERLIN — A few technical setbacks have delayed the construction of Berlin’s first wind turbine but all bugs have been eliminated and blades should be spinning this November. The snag came this summer while testing materials that would be used in the turbine, according to Doug Richard, owner of DDU Magnetics. However, there was a… Read more »
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Higher City Revenues Could Be Used On Canal Dredging
OCEAN CITY – City government revenue has been higher than expected so far this fiscal year, and at least one City Council member thinks the unexpected monies should be directed to canal dredging. Budget Manager Jennie Knapp introduced Budget Amendment #2 for Fiscal Year 2013 to the Mayor and Council this week. Knapp submitted the… Read more »
OC Biker Parade, Ceremony Honors 9-11 Heroes
OCEAN CITY — Before the fun festivities associated with Delmarva Bike Week and OC BikeFest in Ocean City begin, a more solemn event commemorating the 12th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S. was held Wednesday, beginning with a Boardwalk parade of more than 200 motorcycles and ending a ceremony at… Read more »
Start-Up Maryland Seeks To Promote New Business
OCEAN CITY — The second annual Start-Up Maryland returned to Ocean City this week, beginning its next round of promoting the state’s entrepreneurs. Businessmen and women are being invited throughout September to participate in Start-Up’s bus tour by visiting event stops to record a video pitch for their product or idea that could earn them… Read more »
City Seeking State Funds For Skate Park, Bike Trail
SALISBURY – Additional state funding is being sought by Salisbury for several recreational activities, including specifically the Salisbury Skatepark and Northeaster Collector Hike & Bike. A resolution to approve a Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Community Parks & Playground (CP&P) grant application for $375,000 for the second phase of the Salisbury skate park came… Read more »
FBI Confirms Ill. Teen Linked To OC Bank Robbery, Nine Others; Authorities Called Him ‘I-55 Bandit’
OCEAN CITY — An Illinois man linked to the successful robbery of an Ocean City bank this summer and at least nine others across the country has turned himself in to the FBI in St. Louis. On Wednesday, Andrew Maberry, 19, of O’Fallon, Ill., surrendered to the FBI office in St. Louis less than 24… Read more »
Engagements
Calcara-FieldOCEAN CITY — Mr. and Mrs. Paolo Calcara of Ocean City have announce the engagement of their daughter, Alessandra Diana, to Justin James Field Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Justin James Field Sr. of Broomes Island, Md. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and Salisbury University. The groom-to-be also graduated from Salisbury… Read more »
Region’s Bike Week Events Underway; Live Concerts Featured In OC Nightly
OCEAN CITY – OC BikeFest and Delmarva Bike Week return this week for the first time under one command, providing event locations in both Wicomico and Worcester counties, but at the end of the day organizers are encouraging attendees to come together to enjoy national acts at the beach. OC BestFest promoter Cliff Sutherland of… Read more »
Assateague Cleanup Planned For Sept. 21
BERLIN — The Assateague Island Coastal Cleanup will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Assateague Island National Seashore and Assateague State Park. The event begins at 9 a.m. at the North Beach Parking Lot on Assateague Island National Seashore, and usually ends by 11 a.m. This event is part of the worldwide cleanup hosted… Read more »
City Looking For Fix To Cabs Taking Up Public Spaces
OCEAN CITY – Once again, the town has found itself needing to sit down with representatives of Ocean City’s taxi cab industry to find a solution when it comes to parking cabs on public streets. Last month Dead Freddies co-owner Steve Carullo presented the Police Commission with his concerns over out-of-service taxi cabs parking on… Read more »