Pennsylvania widow files $20M suit against town of Ocean City
(July 3, 2009) A woman who lost her husband and daughter to carbon monoxide poisoning at an Ocean City hotel has filed a $20 million lawsuit against the town's Fire/EMS Division for failing to come to their aid for more than four hours. Full Story
MML CONFERENCE
Carolyn Duffy of Berlin's Planning Department, left, and Jane Kreiter, director of the town's water and wastewater services, man the town's booth in the Main Street section of the Maryland Municipal League's exhibits. The organization holds its annual summer conference in Ocean City and nearly 1,700 municipal officials and employees were expected to attend this year's event. Participants attend classes and workshops and network with fellow guests. Full Story
Employee wellness programs benefit towns, businesses
(July 3, 2009) Three town of Berlin employees will get a day off with pay because they were the team winners in the Biggest Loser Contest. Power plant employees Keith Bireley and Fred Litchfield and Jay Warren of the town's line crew also split $180 for their weight loss. Full Story
Geocaches used as economic development tool for districts
Hidden treasures entice visitors to search in areas they've never seen before
(July 3, 2009) Plastic boxes and other containers filled with trinkets and coupons are being used as economic development tools statewide. They are geocaches and they are drawing visitors. Full Story
GOV. O'MALLEY VISITS RESORT
Gov. Martin O'Malley updates municipal leaders from across the state on the most recent information from the BayStat program that tracks Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts during the Maryland Municipal League convention in Ocean City on Tuesday. O'Malley was in the resort for the four-day gathering of municipal leaders, where he also spoke at the Maryland Municipal Chiefs of Police breakfast that morning and gave the keynote speech at the inaugural dinner in the evening. Full Story
Thirsty bloodsuckers abound in Ocean Pines
Local mosquito population growing; officials say area could see record numbers
(July 3, 2009) Todd Nash recently had a deck built on the side of his home on Garrett Drive in Ocean Pines but he and his family have yet to enjoy it for a single day this summer. "The mosquitoes are out of control. It's a feeding frenzy," he said. "We can't even go outside at night. Full Story
MVA on Wheels to be at Public Safety Building next week
(July 3, 2009) The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration's MVA on Wheels will be in Ocean City on Tuesday, July 14. The bus will be parked at the Public Safety Building lot on 65th Street. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Full Story
Fireworks will go on in Ocean City during July 4 celebrations
City officials say increased cost of displays is worth preserving resort tradition
(July 3, 2009) In Ocean City, expect a big bang on July Fourth. While many cities and towns across the country are scaling back on their fireworks displays for the holiday, or even canceling them completely due to the recession, Ocean City opted to keep its two fireworks shows fully intact. Full Story
Bridge schedule to change for holiday
(July 3, 2009) Area boaters should note that on the evening of July 4, the span of the Route 50 bridge will remain closed to marine traffic at the usually scheduled 9:55 p.m. and 10:25 p.m. opening time. The Route 50 bridge will open to boaters at 10:55 p.m. on the evening of July 4. Full Story
Ocean City, Berlin town offices closed
(July 3, 2009) Town of Ocean City administrative offices will be closed in observance of the Fourth of July on Friday, July 3. Trash collection will follow the regular schedule. In Berlin, town offices will also be closed July 3. They will re-open Monday, July 6, at 8:30 a.m. Full Story
Fewer international students, more language issues
Though more than 1,000 have applied for SS cards, few have retrieved them
(July 3, 2009) Many, many international students are expected to be at City Hall next Friday morning as they queue up to pick up their Social Security cards. The students, who come from many countries to work for three months in Ocean City, have been applying for Social Security cards since May, but many have not returned to get them. Full Story
Lifeguard stand takes piece of the beach with Baltimore, Philly
(July 3, 2009) Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan was not at all disappointed when nobody asked for his autograph during a media trip last week, even when the women lined up to meet Rodney the Lifeguard. Full Story
Probability of neck injuries can be reduced by safer approach
Ocean City Beach Patrol refines technique to aid swimmers hurt in ocean
(July 3, 2009) When it comes to possible neck and back injuries on the beach, the Ocean City Beach Patrol's motto is, "Better safe than sorry." A person who bumps their head on the bottom of the ocean might see only a scrape on their forehead and think they are fine. Full Story
Berlin man faces serious charges after he hits, kills cyclist
Police said driver had been drinking, he fled the scene
(July 3, 2009) A cyclist was struck by a vehicle and killed on the Route 50 bridge last Friday morning and the driver was arrested for drunken driving and fleeing the scene. Full Story
Teen suspected in resort stabbing caught in Elkton
(July 3, 2009) Police have arrested a teenager in connection with a June 16 stabbing in Ocean City that sent an international visitor to the hospital. Seth Tyler Gillis, 17, was arrested in his hometown of Elkton, Md., June 24 and charged with first-degree assault. He was charged as an adult. Full Story
Ocean City arrest helps solve Pennsylvania burglary
(July 3, 2009) Plainclothes officers in Ocean City not only arrested a man threatening people with a gun last week, they also helped solve a burglary in Pennsylvania where the gun was stolen. On June 16, Ocean City police officers working in an undercover capacity were in the area of Baltimore Avenue and Third Street at 2 a.m. Full Story
BUSY BEACH
A sea of umbrellas and people line the beach of Ocean City as far as the eye can see last Saturday. With temperatures forecasted to be in the mid-80s during the Fourth of July weekend, the business community is optimistic the town will be bustling with visitors. The Maryland Transportation Authority anticipates more than 351,000 vehicles will travel over the Bay Bridge this July Fourth holiday (Thursday, July 2 through Sunday, July 5). Full Story
Berlin Main Street program celebrates success in its first year
Three years of work pay off with acceptance in economic dev. program
(July 3, 2009) After just one year, Berlin's Main Street program is a success, with business owners enthused about the progress made and community leaders optimistic that Berlin will thrive. Main Street coordinator Michael Day joined Gov. Full Story
Police identify body found in West OC woods in January
(July 3, 2009) The skeletal remains found in the woods of West Ocean City in January have been identified as belonging to a Berlin man who was wanted on child abuse charges at the time of his death. The Worcester County Bureau of Investigation said a DNA analysis of the remains determined the body was that of 39-year-old Richard Tarence Wright Jr. of Berlin. Full Story
Play It Safe credited for keeping high school seniors safe in OC
Police calls down, arrests up during weeks 2009 graduates in Ocean City
(July 3, 2009) Fewer high school seniors made the trek to Ocean City last month to celebrate their graduation, and police saw a drop in many crimes as a result. In the early weeks of June, Ocean City fills up with high school seniors celebrating their graduation, and in many cases experiencing their first taste of freedom. Full Story
ACT gets grant for rain garden promotion program in Berlin
Organization's partnership with Grow Berlin Green part of educational effort
(July 3, 209) The Assateague Coastal Trust has received a grant from the Maryland Environmental Trust to help cover the cost of launching environmental education projects. It is one of a number of nonprofit groups and communities to receive funds through the organization to address environmental issues. Full Story
Ocean City family shows love for Wax
Friends of Rob Chandler (aka DJ Wax) gathered at Dr. Unks in West Ocean City Wednesday night for a fundraiser in his honor that featured a 50/50 raffle, drawing for thousands of dollars in gift certificates and other goodies, as well as a date acution showcasing some of the area's finest bachelors and bachelorettes (in photos). Full Story
Moses Grubbs a real 'steakholder' at Melvin's since 1973
(July 3, 2009) Moses Grubbs was 13 years old when he began working as a dishwasher at Melvin's Olde Towne Steakhouse in 1973. After about two years washing dishes, he became a fry cook then worked the grill while also working as an expediter. Full Story
ACT files open meetings complaint after county planning layoffs
(July 3, 2009) Assateague Coastal Trust filed a complaint with the Maryland Open Meetings Compliance Board last week that alleges the Worcester County Commissioners should not have met in closed session to discuss the consolidation of three county departments. Full Story
At least 20 cases of rabies confirmed in county by health department
(July 3, 2009) The Worcester County Health Department has confirmed 20 cases of rabid animals in the county, and suspects an additional 11 animals might also carry the disease. Full Story
Medical office complex earns site plan approval in Berlin
Commission members' only concern apparently limited to saving trees
(July 3, 2009) Trees seemed to be the primary concern of two Berlin Planning Commission members Wednesday as the commission approved the site plan for the proposed Physicians Professional Park on Decatur Street. The developer did not seem to mind. Full Story
Library gets grant to promote reading
(July 3, 2009) The Worcester County Library announced last Thursday that it has received a $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to host "The Big Read" in Worcester County and neighboring areas. Full Story
Deadline approaches for nonprofit mini grant
(July 3, 2009) Less than one month remains before the deadline for nonprofit organizations to apply for $1,000 grants through the Technical Mini Grants Program of the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. The deadline for submission of applications for the next grant cycle is July 20. Grants will be awarded in August. Full Story
RISSELL, HOROWITZ WIN GREEN TURTLE RACE
Approximately 220 runners take off from the starting line for the fifth annual West Ocean City Greene Turtle's 5K run/walk last Sunday to benefit the Ocean City EMTs. Ethan Rissell, 14, of Alexandria, Va., crossed the finish line first for the men. He ran the race in 16:13. Kelly Horowitz, 34, of Wilmington, Del., who finished in 20:04, was the first female (fourth overall) to cross the finish line. Full Story
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