BERLIN — With three new restaurants slated to open in Berlin this summer, town officials are optimistic that the traditionally early-afternoon hours of most shops might stretch a little later.“I think it’s a great thing and I think we’ll see some changes in our hours,” said Economic Development Director Mike Day.Starting next Wednesday, Siculi, a… Read more »
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Berlin Studio Looks To Spread Aerial Yoga Awareness
BERLIN — It’s not a bird, it’s not a plane, it’s aerial yoga. And instructors at Berlin’s month-old Zenna Wellness Studio promise that the workout, which takes participants off the ground, is not only fun and safe, but accessible for all skill levels.“It’s great for beginners. Anyone can do it as long as they leave… Read more »
Church Custodian Arrested In Murder Case
WHALEYVILLE — A Dagsboro, Del. man has been arrested and charged with the murder of a woman found dead in a ditch along a rural road in northern Worcester County last month.Maryland State Police homicide detectives have charged Matthew Burton, 28, of Dagsboro, with murder after connecting the suspect to the death of Nicole Bennett,… Read more »
Song Of Summer Voting Begins
OCEAN CITY — The Town of Ocean City announced Tuesday it has opened voting to the public to choose the official Song of the Summer for 2012.After receiving more than 50 original entries, contest administrators chose the top three songs and are now asking the public to vote for the winner. Listening and voting can… Read more »
Resort’s Population Estimates Questioned Again
OCEAN CITY – The method the town uses to estimate the number of visitors in Ocean City at a given time has been questioned for years, and town officials have now been tasked to generate a better way.At this week’s Mayor and Council meeting, Councilman Joe Hall brought up his reoccurring concern over basing the… Read more »
Officials Argue Dare’s Possible Run Led To Election Move
OCEAN CITY – With the Mayor and City Council having voted to move Ocean City’s Election Day to November, the majority block of the council alleged this week it was done to assist former City Manager Dennis Dare’s potential aspirations for elected office.It all started on June 18 when the council voted 4-3, Council members… Read more »
Worcester Summer Academy Teaches Flight
SNOW HILL — Though their feet remained firmly on the ground, students in Snow Hill Middle School’s (SHMS) Summer Academy got a taste of what it would be like to take to the skies with a four-week program based around flight.“They’re learning all about flight,” said SHMS Extended School Administrator Mary Ann Cooper.During the program,… Read more »
Local Earns Spot In CrossFit Games In California
OCEAN CITY – A local man will be put to the test this weekend as he is in California competing to be named the fittest of the fit.Erick Bruder is in Los Angeles this weekend, July 13-15, competing in the 2012 CrossFit Games in the Master’s age group of 50-54. Bruder ranked sixth in the… Read more »
Drunk Driving Spree Injures Pedestrians, Knocks Out Power
OCEAN CITY — A Greenwood, Del. man was arrested on 67 different citations Monday night after an alleged drunk-driving ride through the downtown area during which he nearly struck several pedestrians on the sidewalk at different times, caused at least two accidents including one with injuries, struck several trees and signs and hit a power… Read more »
NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: Council Majority Argues Former City Manager’s Political Future Influenced Election Decision
OCEAN CITY – With the Mayor and City Council having voted to move Ocean City’s Election Day to November, the majority block of the council alleged this week it was done to assist former City Manager Dennis Dare’s potential aspirations for elected office.It all started on June 18 when the council voted 4-3, Council members… Read more »