OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City sportfishing captain and crew, and their charter, made a rare and macabre discovery last week off the coast of the resort when they discovered a dead body floating in the ocean.Captain Dale Lisi and the crew aboard the “Foolish Pleasures” were trolling near the 100-fathom line last Thursday afternoon… Read more »

SNOW HILL — A Berlin man arrested last December along with three other suspects after detectives were able to connect them to a pair of hold-ups at convenience stores in Ocean Pines pleaded guilty last week in Circuit Court to armed robbery and robbery and was sentenced to nine years in jail.Jordan Criner, 23, pleaded… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — The state’s highest court last week reversed a lower court’s decision on the validity of a Pasadena man’s driver’s license suspension following a driving under the influence of alcohol arrest in Ocean City.On May 19, 2009, Ocean City Police stopped Frank Loane, Jr. for failing to obey lane directions. Upon making contact… Read more »

ASSATEAGUE — Assateague Island National Seashore officials are putting their environmental money where their mouth is with the installation of eco-friendly solar lighting systems in many of the barrier island’s new visitor-friendly areas.Assateague National Seashore Superintendent Trish Kicklighter this week announced the installation of several new solar-powered lighting systems in visitor service areas in the… Read more »

SNOW HILL — Though some held their breath last weekend, wondering if the ball might be dropped, Worcester County officials proclaimed their first foray into the liquor business went smoothly.“All orders were filled without event,” said Chief Administrative Officer Gerald Mason. “Things went well over our first holiday weekend.”While the transition from the quasi-governmental Liquor… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – A new outdoor lighting code for Ocean City has passed first reading, but it was sent back to city officials to discuss the ordinance’s grandfathering effect in regards to existing problem properties.The Mayor and City Council voted unanimously last month to have an outdoor lighting ordinance drafted to set the guidelines for… Read more »

BERLIN — Town officials are trying to get the best of both worlds by upgrading government offices to be more energy efficient, while maintaining their status as historical landmarks.Berlin will be repairing and replacing several windows in town hall along with the door to the planning and zoning offices.“The project is part of an overall… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City surf rescue technician (SRT) and his mother are receiving commendations from the Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) this weekend after an off-duty rescue last Sunday evening.Shortly after 6 p.m. last Sunday, a 911 call went out for a swimmer on a blow-up raft in distress in the ocean in… Read more »