NEWARK — The two finalists for the Worcester County Superintendent of Schools position participated in media sessions this week as part of their individual days within the local school system.The internal candidate, Lou Taylor is the current chief operating officer for Worcester County Public Schools. He has been an educator in Worcester County for 33… Read more »
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Berlin Mayor Candidates Differ Mostly On Growth Issues
BERLIN — Standing in the way of a third term for Berlin Mayor Gee Williams is Councilmember Lisa Hall, who has given up her elected position to challenge him in the Oct. 4 town election.Williams was appointed mayor in 2008 after then-Mayor Tom Cardinale died. He was elected to the mayor’s seat later that year… Read more »
Medical Examiner Confirms ‘Accidental Drowning’ In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — An unidentified Baltimore-area man lost his life in the ocean off 32nd Street on Saturday evening despite valiant efforts to resuscitate him in what is believed to be the first and only drowning in Ocean City this summer.Around 5 p.m. on Saturday, the Ocean City Beach Patrol was alerted to a commotion… Read more »
OPA Votes 4-3 To Remove General Manager; Board Member To Serve In Interim Capacity
BERLIN – The Ocean Pines Association’s board of directors voted Friday to terminate the contract of General Manager Bob Thompson.In a special closed session, the board voted 4-3 to terminate the management agreement between the association and Thompson. Thompson had filled the role of general manager for the community since August 2010. At that time,… Read more »
White Marlin Open Issues Statement On Top Catch Investigation
OCEAN CITY — The following is the full statement, published on the tournament’s website, by White Marlin Open President James Motsko.“On August 9, the winning angler in the White Marlin Category, provided catch information for the white marlin which, as it turned out, would be the sole qualifying white marlin in the tournament.“Subsequent investigation as required by… Read more »
Arrests Made After Hostile Boardwalk Crowds Gather
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Police, joined by other allied agencies in the region, faced off with a combative group on the Boardwalk early Sunday morning in the area of 7th Street. After dispersing of the crowd, another unruly gathering took place a few blocks north on the Boardwalk.Shortly after midnight on Sunday morning, July… Read more »
Berlin Councilwoman Makes It Official: She Will Challenge Incumbent For Mayor
BERLIN – Though the election is still months away, two candidates have already filed to run for public office in Berlin.Council member Lisa Hall filed to run for mayor last week while resident Zackery Tyndall filed to run for the District 2 council seat — the position currently held by Hall. Although he hasn’t officially… Read more »
Resort’s Assault Case Now A Homicide After Victim Dies
OCEAN CITY — More details emerged late Wednesday afternoon in the OCPD’s investigation into an assault in the north end of the resort that is now classified as a homicide after the victim, a 31-year-old Lutherville, Md. man, succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday.Around 2:30 a.m. last Sunday, Ocean City Police and EMS responded to… Read more »
Memorial Day Ceremony Planned In Ocean Pines
BERLIN — The 11th Annual Memorial Day Committee and the Worcester County Veterans Memorial Board invite the community to recognize and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.On Monday, May 30, a ceremony will be held at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial site on Route 589 near the South Gate of… Read more »
Navy Captain To Speak At Annual Memorial Day Ceremony In Pines
BERLIN — The 11th Annual Memorial Day Committee and the Worcester County Veterans Memorial Board invite the community to recognize and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.On Monday, May 30, a ceremony will be held at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial site on Route 589 near the South Gate of… Read more »