OCEAN CITY — A homeless man was arrested on motor vehicle theft and drunk-driving-related charges this week after allegedly swiping a Ford Explorer with its keys in it and the engine running from a downtown street before abandoning it a short distance away.Shortly before 3 p.m. on Monday, Ocean City police was dispatched to the… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2011
Inaugural Music Fest Planned In Berlin Tonight
BERLIN — Berlin will be holding its first-ever May Day Play Day Music Fest (MDPD) this Friday from 5-9 p.m.“It will be a big night in Berlin,” said Economic Development Director Michael Day.Centered around the Atlantic Hotel in downtown Berlin, the music fest, which will coincide with the town’s traditional Second Friday Art Stroll, has… Read more »
Major Air Show Act Currently Grounded Over Safety Concerns
Promoter Planning Major Announcement For 2011 LineupOCEAN CITY — One of the headline acts for the 2011 Ocean City Air Show, the F-22 Raptors, has been placed on “stand-down” indefinitely, while the Air Force investigates potential problems with the oxygen systems on the aircraft, casting doubt on the appearance of the famous jets during the… Read more »
Ocean City Burglar Gets 18-Month Sentence
SNOW HILL — An Ocean City man, arrested in February for a spree of break-ins from one end of the resort to the other over a span of several months, pleaded guilty last week in Circuit Court to four counts of first-degree burglary and was sentenced to 13 years in jail, all but 18 months… Read more »
Program Gives Salisbury Café Funding Support
SALISBURY – A new small business was approved to open by the Mayor and City Council during this week’s meeting, and the council encouraged other small businesses to gain from the Neighborhood Business Works Program provided by the Maryland Department of Housing Community Development (DHCD).According to the project’s description, Alex and Erin Failaev, as well… Read more »
Resort Unwilling To Impose Scoot Coupe Restrictions
OCEAN CITY – A local resident and businessman asked the Mayor and City Council on Tuesday to place restrictions on scoot coupes, which just hours before his presentation were officially made legal on Coastal Highway.Insurance Management Group Inc. President Reese Cropper said since he is in the insurance and risk business he takes the issue… Read more »
Salisbury’s Towing Changes Heading To Ordinance
SALISBURY – A towing ordinance that has been in the works for over a year has moved one step closer to reality, as the Salisbury City Council cleaned it up and made a few changes during Monday night’s work session.“We need to get a starting point and we need to get that soon,” Council President… Read more »
National Health Report Ranks Worcester, Wicomico
BERLIN — A national report released last month revealed Worcester County is the 14th ranked jurisdiction in Maryland in terms of the overall health of its citizens, while neighboring Wicomico County came in much further down the line at 20th overall.The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute,… Read more »
Salisbury Club Voluntarily Closes After Shooting
SALISBURY — A Salisbury nightclub voluntarily turned in its liquor license this week after a double-shooting incident early last Saturday involving a doorman employed at the establishment.Around 2 a.m. last Saturday, Salisbury Police responded to Gully’s nightclub on Roland Street for what was first reported as fight in progress. Upon arrival, police learned two individuals,… Read more »
Ocean City Looking To Increase Sponsorship Revenue
OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council will soon begin allowing individuals to be approved to represent the town to seek sponsorships for Ocean City’s events and be paid commission.November of last year was when the Request For Proposal (RFP) Sponsorship Development, Solicitation and Sales was initially presented to the council to be approved…. Read more »