SNOW HILL — The local war on the growing heroin epidemic gained a victory this week when a significant dealer in Worcester arrested last March was sentenced to eight years after pleading guilty to distribution in July.Last March, multiple law enforcement agencies teamed up on the arrest of a significant heroin dealer, Peter Paul Demarie… Read more »
Category: Top Stories
Mysterious Trains Explained Along Route 113; Excursion Train Study’s Second Part To Offer Financial Data
BERLIN – When Don Fisher looked at the long abandoned train tracks just a stone’s throw from his house on Carey Road in Berlin a few months ago, he noticed something he found to be a bit strange — about 30 freight tanker train cars.“I don’t know where they came from or how they got… Read more »
Fed Judge Okays Salisbury Redistricting Plan
SALISBURY — With Salisbury’s municipal election in November quickly approaching, a federal judge this week approved the city’s new five-member redistricting plan.A U.S. District Court judge on Wednesday ruled Salisbury has fulfilled its court requirement for finalizing a new redistricting plan approved by the City Council last September. Essentially, the judge ruled Salisbury’s new five… Read more »
Boardwalk Trams To Run At Least Two More Weekends
OCEAN CITY — Buoyed by the success of last week’s extended season for the Boardwalk tram, the Ocean City Mayor and Council this week approved keeping it running for at least two more weekends.Earlier this month, town officials approved an extension of the season for the Boardwalk tram, citing a later than average Labor Day… Read more »
Berlin Fiddlers Convention Brings Back Special Memories For Father-Son Group
OCEAN CITY – Singer/songwriter Frankie Moran will always remember the 2014 Berlin Fiddler’s Convention as the precise moment his 12-year-old son Cole took center stage.“I think what I remember the most was the thunderous applause after we finished our song, and being really thankful that I was wearing my sunglasses, because they were hiding my… Read more »
Amendment Eyed To Address Water-Based Festivals
SNOW HILL – In an effort to provide for more local oversight of events like the Boaters Aid Music Festival proposed earlier this year, local officials are considering new legislation that would strengthen the county code.The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to support a text amendment proposed by county staff that would require outdoor meetings —… Read more »
Pope’s Visit Likely To Impact Beach Trek Next Weekend
OCEAN CITY – The Pope’s visit to Philadelphia may adversely impact attendance at next weekend’s Sunfest celebration in Ocean City after major highway closures were announced Thursday.Pontifice Francisco, or Pope Francis as he’s called more commonly here in the states, begins his highly anticipated visit in the US next Tuesday, Sept. 22, with scheduled stops… Read more »
Taser Threat Settles Suspect
OCEAN CITY — A local man faces assault and other charges this week after allegedly resisting arrest and grabbing an OCPD officer’s holster during a traffic stop in the downtown area on Tuesday.Around 11:40 p.m. on Tuesday, an OCPD officer on uniformed DUI enforcement patrol in the area of 3rd Street observed a motorcycle driven… Read more »
Ocean City Planning Rental License Fee Increase; $500 Fine For No License Likely
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City officials moved forward this week with a stopgap measure of sorts for the larger R-1A single-family neighborhood rental issue, but not before adding some teeth to the proposed rental license application process.Throughout the last year, town officials have been wrestling with the issue of vacation rentals in Ocean City’s quieter… Read more »
Assateague Plans 50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
BERLIN — This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Assateague Island National Seashore and everyone is invited to a celebration party this weekend.Visitors can enjoy an “Entrance Fee Free 3-day Weekend” in the Maryland District on Sept. 19, 20 and 21. Join in for a fun-filled weekend of programs and activities for kids and families… Read more »