OCEAN CITY — Continuing to alter their retail and wholesale operations, the Worcester County Department of Liquor Control (DLC) confirmed Monday it will be closing one of its Ocean City locations and opening a larger store two blocks away. “We just need a bigger store. We want something a little more modern, newer, and a… Read more »
SALISBURY — Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler last week announced the state had reached an with a Salisbury periodontist requiring him to pay $340,000 in civil damages to Medicaid for making false claims to the insurance provider. Gansler announced the state’s agreement with Stewart Perim, D.D.S., of Salisbury, requires him to repay the Medicaid program… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – During Tuesday afternoon’s work session, a few items were brought before the Mayor and City Council, including the creation of a skate park task force and the next phase in the Boardwalk security initiative. Following the acceptation of bids to construct a shade structure at the Ocean Bowl Skate Park, Councilman Joe… Read more »
BERLIN — The arrival of the holiday season means more opportunities for charitable giving and donations to those less fortunate, but it also signals a time for a criminal element to prey on the collective good nature of the community. More than at any other time of the year, the holiday season presents an abundance… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Local businesses are joining together to kick off the 1st Annual Jingle Bell Mingle event, and are offering specials to help raise awareness that shopping is still alive in Ocean City during the holidays. Jingle Bell Mingle will take place on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Start your… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- With the winter rockfish season kicking into high gear, the U.S. Coast Guard this week announced it will intensify its efforts to stop offshore poaching of Atlantic striped bass in federal waters. In an effort to ensure the health of the striped bass population, the Coast Guard is working with recreational and commercial… Read more »
BERLIN — After former Worcester Prep soccer standout Martin Sanchez accomplished just about everything a student-athlete could at the Berlin private school, he set his sights on the next challenge and ended up becoming a central figure in the resurgence of the Naval Academy soccer program for the last four years. Sanchez is on the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With many resort residents planning holiday travel or winter-shortening vacations, and thousands more using their beach property as second homes, the Ocean City Police Department has a residential security check program available to help ensure private property is protected, but it appears few are taking advantage of it. With the arrival of… Read more »
Several Stephen Decatur High School classes and clubs joined forces to support the troops with monetary donations nearing $500 and other donations that included clothing, food and toiletries. Students also made appreciation cards with inspirational messages. The campaign, led by junior Katie Bear, culminated with a presentation to the American Legion Synepuxent Post 166 on Veterans… Read more »
BERLIN — The 6th Annual Reindeer Run 5K, sponsored by Live Long Fitness, is set to return on Dec. 7 with an early morning start time through downtown Berlin. The annual race, which has become a fixture on the local holiday schedule since its inception five years ago, starts and finishes at the Atlantic Hotel… Read more »