WEST OCEAN CITY — A West Ocean City local who has done so much for others in the community over the years needs a little help on the receiving end as she continues to battle leukemia and will be the beneficiary of a holiday party set for next Saturday, Dec. 22 at Sunset Grille.For nearly… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2012
Elliott Returns To Jail After Guilty Plea To Assault
SNOW HILL — A former drug “kingpin”, who returned to Worcester County in June and was promptly arrested for battling with cops over two decades after being indicted as one of the central figures in a major cocaine distribution ring, pleaded guilty last week in Circuit Court to second-degree assault and was sentenced to 90… Read more »
Casino Shows Modest Gains in November
BERLIN- Maryland Lottery officials this week released the revenue figures for November revealing the Casino at Ocean Downs continues to make modest gains, while the results were mixed for the state’s other two operating facilities.The Casino at Ocean Downs generated $3.3 million in November, representing an increase of about $213,147, or around seven percent, over… Read more »
Berlin Okay With ‘Septic Bill’
BERLIN — Adopting a tier map as part of the much talked about “Septic Bill” should allow Berlin more control over expansion and town limit definition than ever before, according to state officials.“That’s probably the most leverage that the municipalities have ever had as far as protecting the integrity of your designated growth areas,” Maryland… Read more »
Berlin Excited To Utilize $50K From Legacy Grant
BERLIN — Approximately $50,000 in Community Legacy Grant funding was awarded to Berlin this month from the state Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).The money will most likely be used for warehouse-to-office retail conversions and façade improvements, with officials hoping to look into land acquisition with DHCD grants next year.To date, Berlin has received… Read more »
Assateague Foal Naming Contest Nears End
ASSATEAGUE — The clock is ticking on a unique opportunity for a holiday gift as an auction for the naming rights of a wild foal born on Assateague last spring is set to expire early next week.Each year, the Assateague Island Alliance auctions the naming rights to a foal born in the Assateague Island National… Read more »
AGH Honors Foundation Chair For Service
BERLIN – The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation held its annual membership breakfast this month at Fager’s Island in Ocean City to elect the members of the Class of 2013.The foundation’s officers will be Chair Laura Deeley Bren, Vice Chair Todd Ferrante, Secretary Christopher Hoen and Treasurer Phillip C. Houck. Re-elected foundation Board members include Commissioner… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Building Violation Bothers Residents Editor:We believe the residents of our community should be aware of a significant violation in our community.The Montego Bay community started more than 40 years ago and has always had a set of restriction covenants to which property owners agree upon purchase. Any revisions must have more than a 50% agreement… Read more »
Fairness Attempt Could Backfire In Chief Search
The Ocean City Mayor and Council decided this week to give each of the three current captains of the Ocean City Police Department stints at the helm of the force while the city searches for Chief Bernadette DiPino’s replacement.The idea behind the move was to maintain a level playing field for the individuals likely to… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
It’s been less than two months now since shooting wrapped up on the Ocean City-based movie “Ping Pong Summer,” but details are now starting to surface on when we can actually expect to see the movie.According to an article on Reel-Scout.com, production could be wrapped by spring and the movie may be released as soon… Read more »