OCEAN CITY — In what could become a common occurrence with the proliferation of scooters in the resort and their inevitable interactions with motor vehicles, a Salisbury man has filed suit seeking $500,000 from a Massachusetts woman, alleging she was negligent when she struck him with her car while he was riding a scooter on… Read more »
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License Board Warns Businesses To Better Train Employees
SNOW HILL — At this month’s Board of License Commissioners (BLC) meeting, only $1,000 worth of fines was levied for underage alcohol sales, though the board stressed that it observed a disturbing lack of communication and training in several cases that needs to be rectified.With only three cases, there were a small number of sales… Read more »
Two State Grouper Records Set Week Apart
OCEAN CITY — Two anglers caught Maryland state record groupers off the coast of Ocean City late last month within a week of each other and from the same boat.On July 22, Robert Purcell of Bishopville caught a 56-pound snowy grouper while fishing in the Norfolk Canyon about 75 miles off the coast of Ocean… Read more »
New Teachers Start Work In Worcester
SNOW HILL — Though many likely wish it could last a little longer, summer vacation is coming to an end and Worcester County schools are opening their doors on Aug. 27. And with a new school year comes a fresh crop of teachers who went through induction this week.“The induction helps improve and accelerate teacher… Read more »
New Kayak Launch Celebrated At Site Of Former OC Dump
WEST OCEAN CITY — After months of regulatory red tape followed by hard work and moving dirt, the old town of Ocean City dump turned pristine kayak launch along Ayres Creek officially opened this week with a little help from state and local dignitaries and the lieutenant governor’s family.On Tuesday, the Ayers Creek Kayak Launch… Read more »
Dew Tour Underway In Resort
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City officials “dropped in” yesterday morning with Dew Tour athletes to kick off the Pantech Beach Championships.Equipped with miniature finger trick boards, the Ocean City Mayor and City Council, along with Dew Tour officials and athletes Jamie Bestwick, Bob Burnquist, and Bucky Lasek gathered on the skate vert and let them… Read more »
Athletes Establish Concussion Baseline Readings
BERLIN — With the fall high school sports season now in full bloom, the potential for concussions and head injuries has returned, but one local physical therapy establishment is helping make sure local student-athletes, coaches and trainers are better prepared for diagnosis and management.In late July, the State Board of Education handed down emergency regulations… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Council Rejects TAB’s Opinion, Wants Search For New Ad Agency
OCEAN CITY – As the town’s advertising agency’s contract nears renewal, the majority of the City Council made it clears it’s looking to the fall season to allow someone else a shot at marketing Ocean City.Tourism and Marketing Director Donna Abbott presented the Mayor and City Council with the renewal of Ocean City’s current advertising… Read more »
Berlin To Host ‘Romeo And Juliet’
BERLIN — The Brown Box Theatre Project will be taking the Bard out of the books and into the streets this fall with free performances of Romeo and Juliet all across the Eastern Shore.Directed by Berlin native Kyler Taustin, the Brown Box shows will start in Boston, where the theater is based, and eventually head… Read more »
Bridal Show Set For Next Month In Berlin
BERLIN — Drawing on support from businesses in and around Berlin, the 1st Annual Berlin Bridal Show to be held in September seeks to provide a complete “gamut” of wedding services, according to organizers.“It’s trying to promote Berlin as a wedding destination,” said Jen Davis, co-owner of Bustle, the new bridal boutique that opened in… Read more »