BERLIN — A civil suit filed in 2009 by a former Ocean City Elementary School teacher against the Board of Education, the principal and vice principal, alleging a pattern of discrimination and retaliation that ultimately led to her termination, was formally dismissed this week after the parties reached an undisclosed settlement in the case.In July… Read more »
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Salisbury Drops Proposed Towing Changes
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council scraped proposed changes to police towing fees last Thursday after learning some of the alterations would technically be illegal.“This should be allowed to die and then start over again,” said Councilwoman Laura Mitchell of the towing ordinance.Richard Parsons, owner of 56th St. Towing, agreed.“It’s against free enterprise,” he said… Read more »
Panel Rejects Sifrit’s Latest Appeal
OCEAN CITY — Convicted killer Benjamin Sifrit, who, along with his wife Erika, brutally murdered and dismembered a Virginia couple vacationing in Ocean City in 2002, had his latest bid for a new trial rejected last week.After exhausting an initial appeal process based on the claim his defense counsel was ineffective during his 2003 trial,… Read more »
Surf Angler Hooks Unique Find
FENWICK — A surf angler enjoying a late afternoon on the beach just north of Fenwick Island last Friday made a grim discovery when he reeled in a large clump of hair, sunglasses and some jewelry.The surf fisherman was on the beach just north of Fenwick around 4 p.m. last Friday when his line became… Read more »
Offshore Wind Farm Area Cut In Half By Feds
OCEAN CITY — A federal report released outlining the future of offshore wind farms off the mid-Atlantic slashed the original area off the coast by half, citing concerns about the impact on shipping traffic, but the jury is still out on what the reduction might mean for Maryland’s project.The federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management,… Read more »
The Shrimp Boat Keeps Growing And Growing In West OC
WEST OCEAN CITY — More than 20 years ago, “Captain” Joe Crocetti, owner of The Shrimp Boat, brought two unique things to the Ocean City area — head-on shrimp and the idea of selling seafood from a landlocked boat.“I’ve owned 15 boats in my lifetime,” said Crocetti, “and this is the only one that has… Read more »
State Funding Boosts Salisbury Crime Coalition
SALISBURY — For the third consecutive year, Salisbury is receiving state funding for its Safe Streets Coalition. According to state and city officials, that money is making a noticeable impact.“It [Salisbury] is a very different place today … than two and a half years ago,” said Kristen Mahoney, executive director of the Governor’s Office of… Read more »
Boardwalk Steel Drum Act Denied
OCEAN CITY – The City Council turned down a Boardwalk musician’s plea to perform in front of a downtown restaurant that has warmly welcomed him, due to a law that provides for no exceptions.In a letter addressed to the Mayor and City Council, Boardwalk performer Augustine DiGiovanna stated on June 27 while he was playing… Read more »
County Honors 14 Retiring Employees
SNOW HILL — This week, a collective 241 years of experience retired from Worcester County.The County Commissioners honored 14 retiring Worcester employees Tuesday. The group is comprised of many employees taking advantage of the county’s early retirement incentive program, which began three years ago. The program was developed to offset budget problems by reducing overall… Read more »
Berlin Eyes State Sustainable Program
BERLIN — Berlin became the first community in the state last week to file for certification in the Sustainable Maryland Certified Municipal Certification Program.Representatives from Sustainable Maryland briefed the council on the newly formed program and what it could mean if the town joined.“I would love to see Berlin being one of the first,” said… Read more »