OCEAN CITY — An Illinois man, dubbed the “I-55 Bandit” after pulling off a string of at least nine bank robberies in five states last summer, including one in Ocean City, was sentenced last week to five years in prison and was ordered to pay over $31,000 in restitution to the victims.In December, Andrew Maberry,… Read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2014
Area Businesses, Individuals Win Big At Annual Awards Gala
OCEAN CITY — The Restaurant Association of Maryland on Sunday held its 60th Annual McCormick and Company “Stars of the Industry” awards and once again the resort area was well represented with winners in several categories.RAM held its annual awards gala this year at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge for the first time, which turned… Read more »
Seahawks Sweep Two, Improve To 4-0
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team this week continued its torrid pace to start the season, routing Parkside and Cambridge-South Dorchester in successive games to improve to 4-0 on the season.After beating Bayside North power Kent Island, 13-4, in the season opener two weeks ago, followed by an 18-0 rout of Bennett two days… Read more »
OC Rec Boosters Honor Volunteer
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Mayor and Council recently recognized resident Phil Reid as Ocean City Recreation Boosters’ Volunteer of the Year.Reid was recognized for his significant contributions as a member of the OC Recreation Boosters, supporting Ocean City Recreation youth programs.“I cannot tell you how much his compassion and wiliness to serve is an inspiration… Read more »
Practical Questions Confuse State’s Pot Decriminalization; Shore Reps Voted Against Bill
BERLIN — State lawmakers this week passed legislation that will decriminalize simple possession of marijuana, making it an offense akin to a traffic citation, but the jury is still out on the possible repercussions down on the street level.The Maryland General Assembly this week passed legislation that will make the possession of less than 10… Read more »
County Liquor Operation Expects 25% Revenue Dip After Sunset Clause Kicks In
SNOW HILL — With the Sunset Provision on the horizon, the Worcester County Department of Liquor Control (DLC) is predicting a loss of about 25 percent of wholesale business when the provision comes into effect this July.It’s a big hit to the department, but less than the county initially feared and the expectation is that… Read more »
Area Businesses, Individuals Win Big At Annual Awards Gala
OCEAN CITY — The Restaurant Association of Maryland on Sunday held its 60th Annual McCormick and Company “Stars of the Industry” awards and once again the resort area was well represented with winners in several categories.RAM held its annual awards gala this year at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge for the first time, which turned… Read more »
Minimum Wage Headed Up In Maryland; House Votes 87-47 For $10.10/Hour By 2018
BERLIN — With the 2014 General Assembly session winding down to its last hours, several important issues are yet to be resolved, but a bill that will incrementally increase the minimum wage in Maryland was passed by the House on Monday and now heads to the governor for signing.The House voted 87-47 on Monday to… Read more »
OC Surf Club Membership Drive Slated
WEST OCEAN CITY- The recently formed Ocean City Surf Club will hold its inaugural membership drive this Sunday at the Greene Turtle in West Ocean City with a fun-filled event including lots of oysters, beer and other special events.With a close attention to a nostalgic past and a careful eye on a promising future, the… Read more »
Kisses for Colby 5K a Big Success
OCEAN PINES- The Kisses for Colby 5K and one-mile walk held last weekend for the benefit of a local girl battling leukemia was a big success with nearly 100 competitors turning out for the good cause.Produced by OC Tri Running, the Kisses for Colby 5K was held last Saturday in Ocean Pines and 90 runners… Read more »