BERLIN — An Ocean City native and Stephen Decatur High School graduate, now an experienced U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter pilot serving in Korea, was honored last week with a Joint Service Commendation Medal after piloting his aircraft and leading his crew on a daring rescue of seven U.S. Marines last month.U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer… Read more »
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Decatur After-Prom Event’s Future Much In Doubt
BERLIN — With the school year suddenly cruising toward its finish line, prom season will soon descend on the area, but a popular annual event aimed at keeping local teens safe following the big dance is in danger of going away because of waning interest.Stephen Decatur High School’s prom is set for May 11 and… Read more »
County Scales Back Budget On New School Resource Officers
SNOW HILL — At the request of the Worcester County Commissioners, the Sheriff’s Department was able to slash its original $1.7 million school safety plan to just over $600,000, but some on the commission still believe there’s some room to lower the figure even further.The original proposal called for full-time armed deputies with vehicles to… Read more »
Berlin Culvert Project Nears End
BERLIN — First initiated two years ago, improvements to a West Street culvert now have an official deadline of Memorial Day and an end price tag of about $175,000.“This is a project we’ve been working on for a couple years now,” said Town Administrator Tony Carson.Carson reminded the Town Council that the original assessment of… Read more »
Senate OKs Bill Exempting OC From Recycling Measure
OCEAN CITY — Legislation that would provide an exemption for the countless condominiums and apartment buildings in Ocean City from placing mandatory recycling bins on their properties cruised through the Senate this week.Last year, the General Assembly passed legislation requiring the owner or property managers of condominiums or apartment complexes of 10 or more units… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Independent Report Confirms Divide In OC Public Safety Operations
by Steven Green
OCEAN CITY — An independent review of Ocean City’s emergency services dispatch system has confirmed the town has a major communication problem involving two key public safety departments.The International City/County Management Association’s (ICMA) Center for Public Safety Management was commissioned by Ocean City last year to conduct an in-depth analysis of the town’s emergency services… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Decatur Graduate Honored With Medal For Role In Daring Rescue In Thailand
BERLIN — An Ocean City native and Stephen Decatur High School graduate, now an experienced U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter pilot serving in Korea, was honored last week with a Joint Service Commendation Medal after piloting his aircraft and leading his crew on a daring rescue of seven U.S. Marines last month.U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Council Balks At Approving More OCPD Tasers
OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council was torn this week between spending funds available in this fiscal year’s budget to purchase eight additional Tasers for the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) or wait to prioritize expenditures when the budget picture clears.OCPD Captain Gregory Guiton came before the council, with Mayor Rick Meehan, Council… Read more »
Snow Hill Kindergarten Teacher Earns Annual Honor
OCEAN CITY — The 2013 and 26th annual Worcester County Teacher of the Year (TOY) is Karen Eure, a kindergarten teacher at Snow Hill Elementary School (SHES).“I am stunned and amazed to be here to represent the most wonderful group of teachers anywhere in the country,” said Eure after the award was announced Friday. “You… Read more »
More Cameras, Technology For Police Vehicles Approved
OCEAN CITY – The use of last year’s Homeland Security Grant to enhance the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) in-car technology was approved this week, including the addition of more cameras in police cruisers.OCPD Lt. Elton Harmon requested the Mayor and City Council consider the use of almost $17,000 from the Fiscal Year 2012 (FY12)… Read more »