Gambling Special Session Next Week

BERLIN — As expected, state lawmakers are heading back to Annapolis next week for a second special session on the expansion of gambling at Maryland’s existing and future casinos, including the Casino at Ocean Downs in Berlin, but exactly what is on the table remains to be seen.The General Assembly will convene next Thursday to… Read more »

Berlin Eyes Summer Road Work

BERLIN — Several streets and sidewalks in Berlin are likely to get a facelift this summer after Public Works Director Mike Gibbons briefed the Mayor and Council on his department’s short-term goals.The crux of Gibbons’ presentation Monday centered on Germantown Road and Buckingham Lane, both of which are in need of attention.“We identified these areas… Read more »

Police Seeking Help Locating Assault Suspect

OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) this week is seeking the public’s help in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection with a series of attempted sexual assaults on female victims in the early morning hours after the bars close.The attempted sexual assaults have occurred in poorly lit, semi-secluded areas near… Read more »

Md. Asked To Probe Snow Hill Vote

SNOW HILL — Allegations of misconduct and voter suppression during last spring’s Snow Hill election have been forwarded to Maryland State Prosecutor Emmet Davitt, according to authorities.“Anything related to the recent election in Snow Hill has been forwarded onto the state prosecutor,” said Worcester County State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby.According to Oglesby, his office received requests… Read more »