Driver’s Actions InexcusableEditor:This letter is written to the woman who ran into my daughter while she was biking on 146th Street on Wednesday, July 15. I’m curious. Was your schedule so crucial that you couldn’t stop to assist my daughter as she lay in the street all by herself? Were you even aware of your… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2014
Citizen Tip Leads To Heroin Bust
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Police last weekend made a significant heroin distribution bust after busting a Selbyville man in north Ocean City following a two-week investigation.Early in July, Ocean City Police detectives received a tip from a citizen indicating possible drug activity in the area of 141st Street and Lighthouse Ave. During the subsequent… Read more »
Who’s Playing When And Where
28th Street Pit and Pub410-289-202028th St. & Coastal Hwy.Friday, July 18: CK The DJ, 10 p.m.Saturday, July 19:Guilty As Charged, 10 p.m.Sunday, July 20: TreehouseEvery Wednesday: DJ Soulfinger, 10 p.m.Every Thursday:Local’s Dance Party with BK, 10 p.m.45th Street TaphouseBar & Grille443-664-2201 • 45th St., On The Bay, In The 45th St. VillageFriday, July 18: Pompous… Read more »
Annual Fiesta Park Picnic Held By Area Democrats
Area Democrats got together for their annual Fiesta Park picnic in Ocean City July 9 and helped celebrate several candidates winning their primary election contests. Pictured, front from left, are Virgil Shockley, Worcester County Commissioner for District 4; Michael Farlow, candidate for Worcester County State’s Attorney; Jim Mathias, Maryland Senate, District 38; Norm Conway, Maryland House of Delegates,… Read more »
Major Restaurant Plans Okayed In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — Two major renovations were approved this week by the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission, one for the Burger King located on 32nd Street and the other for Fresco’s restaurant on 82nd Street.In addition to the site plan approvals, the commission also received a brief update on the ongoing evolution of the… Read more »
Hits Keep Coming For Berlin Little League
BERLIN- The hits keep coming for the Berlin Little League with the Intermediate team winning its fourth straight state championship last week and the 9-10 team on the threshold of a state championship of its own.The Berlin Intermediate team beat District 5 champion Hughesville, 8-2, last Wednesday to win the Maryland state championship and advance… Read more »
Parking Concerns Likely To Spark Taxi Ordinance Change
OCEAN CITY – A proverbial can of worms has been opened as businesses and residents continue to voice frustration with taxi cabs taking up public parking.On June 23, Ocean City resident John Robins submitted to the Mayor and City Council a neighborhood concern over taxi cabs using parking spaces in the area of 65th Street“Last… Read more »
Prosecutor Seeks Murder Case Appeal Reversal
SNOW HILL — The fate of a Texas man sentenced in 2011 to life in prison after being convicted of first-degree murder remains in the balance this week after the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office filed a petition to reverse the state’s highest court’s ruling on an appeal.Justin Hadel, now 23, of College Station, Texas,… Read more »
Student Captures Top Math Honor At National Contest
BERLIN — The third time was the charm for recent Pocomoke High School (PHS) graduate Paige Stanley, who took home the top honor for technical mathematics at the last national SkillsUSA competition.Stanley continues Worcester County Public Schools’ (WCPS) winning streak of impressive SkillsUSA finishes and hopes to parlay her math background into a career in… Read more »
Jurisdictions Reach Settlement In Gas Additive Lawsuit
BERLIN — A settlement has been reached in a multi-million dollar civil lawsuit against the nation’s major oil companies over a potentially harmful gasoline additive that leached into jurisdictions’ drinking water supplies.In January 2011, Worcester County, Berlin and Salisbury joined five other jurisdictions in Maryland as plaintiffs in a $20 million civil suit against many… Read more »