Beach patrol sergeant goes on ride of his life
Uebel chosen to fly with Thunderbirds as Ocean City's 'hometown hero'
(June 19, 2009) A hometown hero took his place in the cockpit of an Air Force jet last week, getting to do what tens of thousands of others could only dream of doing as fighter planes roared overhead. Full Story
Cloudy weather unable to dampen spirits at air show
OC AIR SHOW
(June 19, 2009) Despite a rolling cloud bank that forced the early cancellation of performances on Saturday, organizers of the OC Air Show said the event was still a soaring success. Full Story
CEREMONY HONORS DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER GROUNDBREAKING
The Worcester County Developmental Center held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 35,000-square-foot facility on Friday, June 5, in Newark. Pictured, from left, are Mik Megary, president of the WCDC Board of Directors, Berlin Mayor Gee Williams, Berlin City Councilwoman Lisa Hall, Gordon Ashley, WCDC Executive Director June Walker, Phyllis Cherrix, Louis Camper, Mary Baker, Eric Jenkins, David Allen, Brighter Future Campaign Honorary Chairwoman Betty Wilde, Maryland Delegate Norm Conway and Maryland Delegate Jim Mathias. Full Story
Six sickened by carbon monoxide at OC hotel
Investigators blame faulty heater in pool for deadly gas leak at Boardwalk hotel
(June 12, 2009) Six people were taken to the hospital and an Ocean City hotel and condominium building was evacuated for four hours last Thursday when a gas leak was detected in the building. At approximately 9:40 p.m., Ocean City's communications center received a call that there were six sick people in a hotel room at the El Capitan on the Boardwalk at Fourth Street. Full Story
Hotel incident highlights need for CO detectors
(June 19, 2009) The evacuation of a Boardwalk hotel last week because of carbon monoxide leak highlighted the need for the installation of detectors that go off when the levels of the gas reach dangerous levels. Full Story
Commissioners to Corps: cease bay dredging like everyone else
WORCESTER COMMISSIONERS
(June 19, 2009) The Worcester County Commissioners will send a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers asking it to refrain from dredging in the coastal bays at certain times of the year. The letter will not be unfriendly. At the request of Commissioner Virgil Shockley, the commissioners will first thank the Corps for doing the job. Full Story
Todd to take part in drug market intervention class
(June 19, 2009) Maryland State's Attorney Joel J. Todd will participate as a faculty member in a Drug Market Intervention Training Workshop to be held July 21-22, in Nashville. Full Story
CHAMPIONS MAINTAIN TITLE
Wade Stephens raises his hand in victory as he realizes he and passenger Juliana Cascio are the winners of the bathtub race at the Berlin Village Fair on Saturday. Stephens and Cascio were representing the A Step Above Gallery and Gifts. This is the third consecutive year A Step Above Gallery has won the race. Racers for the Atlantic Hotel came in second and the Berlin Shoe Box was third. Full Story
Day makes smooth transition as economic develop. director
As town's part-time Main Street coordinator, Day already familiar with area
(June 19, 2009) Berlin's first economic development director will glide into that job quite smoothly. "I'll feel more committed and entrenched in Berlin than ever before," said Michael Day, who has been the town's part-time Main Street coordinator for the past few years, as he sat at a booth promoting the town at the annual Berlin Village Fair on Main Street on Saturday. Full Story
THE PARKE COMMUNITY FAIR BENEFITS OPVFD
More than 125 residents participated in the Parke Community Fair on June 5, in spite of the rain. At the end of the day, The Parke, represented by General Manager Bridget Ketcham, left, and Board President Mike Stevenson, center, donated $323 to the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department. Accepting the donation is Logan Helmuth. Full Story
Ocean Pines board wants property owners to get rid of mess
OCEAN PINES ASSOCIATION
(June 19, 2009) Fed up with an unkempt property, the Ocean Pines Association is asking a judge to order the owners to clean it up and to maintain it. Full Story
OCEAN PINES ASSOCIATION BRIEFS
NANCY POWELL Associate Editor
(June 19, 2009) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors discussed the following topics at its Wednesday meeting at the library. Skate park A ribbon cutting was held at the new skate park in White Horse Park on Saturday, June 13. A grand opening will be held Saturday, June 20. Full Story
FLAG DAY CEREMONY
The Color Guard of American Legion Post 166 participates in the Flag Day ceremony during the Pledge of Allegiance at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines on Sunday. The event, sponsored by the Democratic Clubs of Worcester County, featured speakers and singing. Full Story
Wright sentenced to 25 years in prison for probation violation
(June 12, 2009) Fourteen years ago on Monday, Krista Ruggles, a 16-yearold Pennsylvania girl, met 25-year-old Jermaine Wright of Salisbury at an under-age club in downtown Ocean City. Within hours, she was dead. Wright was convicted in 2001 and sentenced in a binding agreement to 30 years in prison with half that time suspended. Full Story
Critics say rezoning inconsistent with county comprehensive plan
WORCESTER COMMISSIONERS
(June 19, 2009) Critics of the county's draft rezoning article say it needs to be more consistent with the comprehensive plan and that it could be if the county Planning Commission recommends some changes. "We're hopeful," said Dave Wilson, executive director of the Maryland Coastal Bays Program. Full Story
OC to ask county for share of medical transportation funds
(June 19, 2009) Ocean City government plans to ask the Worcester County Commissioners for money to provide door-to-door bus service for doctor's appointments to elderly and disabled residents. Full Story
OCEAN CITY COUNCIL BRIEFS
(June 19, 2009) The following topics were discussed during the Ocean City Council meeting Monday night. Special events The council approved special event permits for the Art League of Ocean City art show and sale and the Free State Corvette Club weekend. Full Story
OPA candidates look for votes at forum; front-runners emerge
Four hopefuls respond to questions and offer some opinions of their own
(June 19, 2009) Pete Gomsak and Bob Thompson emerged as clear frontrunners in the election for the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors at Wednesday's candidates forum at the Country Club. Two seats are open. Full Story
2009 DODGEBALL WINNERS
The W.G. All-stars defeated the Three Brothers Pizza team 4-3 in the recent Ocean City Recreation and Parks Co-Rec dodgeball playoffs. Members of the winning team are Jordan Farrell, Chris Willey, Eddie Branson, Peter Lutz, Tim Remenapp, JT Hazzard, Jesse Branson, Ashley Harrison, Kate Ellis, Barbara Farrell, Jen Eshenburg and Jen Doyle. Full Story
Lower Shore Land Trust receives two state awards
(June 9, 2009) At the recent Maryland Land Trust Alliance conference, the Lower Shore Land Trust received two prestigious awards from the Maryland Environmental Trust. Executive Director Kate Patton was honored with the Aileen Hughes Award for Outstanding Leadership in Land Conservation, and the Lower Shore Land Trust was also awarded a Janice Hollmann Grant. Full Story
Mid-Atlantic states sign agreement to protect ocean's resources
Development of Atlantic in responsible manner objective of five-state pact
(June 19, 2009) Five states have banded together to protect and responsibly develop the region's ocean. In early June, the governors of Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey and New York signed an agreement on ocean conservation and created the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean. The partnership was designed to address issues facing the region's ocean waters. Full Story
DLITE chooses Jersey man, girlfriend to 'Host Our Coast'
Pair will explore beaches, bays and other areas on Delmarva then blog daily
(June 19, 2009) If Paul Cox and his girlfriend, Melanie McLean, can travel through South America for four months, not speak the language and still document and blog about their experiences, then the two should have no problem doing the same for the lower Eastern Shore of Maryland and southern Delaware. Full Story
PINES CHAMBER WELCOMES C.R.I.C.K.E.T CENTER AS HONORARY MEMBER
In a new initiative to recognize the volunteer efforts of the Ocean Pines Area Chamber's board of directors, the members held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Worcester County Child Advocacy C.R.I.C.K.E.T Center, on behalf of board Director Megan Jennings of Atlantic General Hospital. The chamber also welcomed the center as an honorary member. Full Story
DNR, partners say coastal bays seagrasses up slightly in 2008
(June 19, 2009) Underwater seagrass abundance in Maryland and Virginia's coastal bays increased by 17 percent last year, from 9,319 acres in 2007 to 10,916 acres in 2008, according to numbers calculated from data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, the National Park Service Department of Interior, Full Story
Worcester changes hours, tipping fee at Central Landfill
(June 19, 2009) In direct response to a decline in revenues, effective June 20, the Central Landfill in Newark will operate from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays and remain closed through Sunday. Weekday hours of operation at the landfill remain the same, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Full Story
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MRS. QUILLIN!
Family and friends of Carolyn Hearthway Quillin, above, gathered at the First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City on Sunday, June 7, to celebrate her 100th birthday. Mrs. Quillin was born June 4, 1909, in Snow Hill and is the church's oldest member. She lives on Golf Course Road in West Ocean City. Helping her celebrate are three of her four great-grandchildren, Nick Fraze, left, and Annie and Will Bassett. Mayor Rick Meehan officially proclaimed the day "Carolyn Quillin Day" in Ocean City. Full Story
New scam sends letters and check, asks for financial information
(June 19, 2009) The Worcester County Sheriff's Office this week warned the public of a current scam that is disguised as a business improvement program. According to the Sheriff's Office, a company is sending letters telling people they are secret customers and they are going to help businesses improve their service. Full Story
ONE … TWO …
Assisted by members of the United States Marines, a teen attempts to do as many pull-ups as possible in a limited amount of time during a demonstration set up on the Boardwalk at Caroline Street on Saturday. The Marine Corps pull-up challenge continues until June 21, and visitors can win prizes for their efforts. Full Story
County updates fire code regulations, fees
WORCESTER COMMISSIONERS
(June 19, 2009) The Worcester County Commissioners approved resolutions and bills Tuesday to establish categories of fire prevention code violations and regulations about nuisance alarms for fire and medical services. Of primary interest was the addition of fines for unpermitted outdoor burning. Full Story
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