OCEAN CITY — One of two Ocean City residents indicted by a New York grand jury in May 2013 in a vast multi-million cigarette smuggling and money laundering enterprise was sentenced this week to a maximum of six years in prison.Samer Ramadan, 41, of Ocean City, last week pleaded guilty to enterprise corruption, the top… Read more »
BERLIN — Months after announcing that a large hotel franchise is eyeing Berlin for its next location, the search for an appropriate property continues.The former front-runner site is not as favored now as it was in the spring, but the hotel franchise is still interested in opening in Berlin or the surrounding area, according to… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- Despite a slow start due to the remnants of Hurricane Arthur moving through the area last Friday, the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 32nd Annual Canyon Kickoff last weekend was a big success with the largest tuna of the year thus far and lots of billfish released.The Canyon Kickoff, held each year on or… Read more »
BERLIN- The Berlin Little League All-Stars enjoyed another big week with the 9-10 team capturing the District 8 championship on Tuesday and the Intermediate team rallying from behind on Monday to reach the threshold of another state championship.The 9-10 team beat Fruitland, 7-2, on Tuesday to win the District 8 championship. Berlin had cruised through… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The opportunity to purchase replacement beach playground equipment was brought before the Mayor and City Council Monday and was approved with delivery expected this summer.Ocean City Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito explained, as part of the Town’s Strategic Plan, the evaluation and recommendation of play equipment for the beach was identified… Read more »
Every Sunday: Morning Worship7:30 a.m., early morning service, 4th St. & the Boardwalk; 8:30 a.m., contemporary; 10 a.m., traditional, Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 4th St., O.C. For more info, 410-289-7430.Every Sunday: Morning Worship8 a.m. & 11 a.m., Traditional Worship; 9:30 a.m., Contemporary Worship; St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A, 10301 Coastal Hwy., O.C. For more… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Philadelphia man was arrested on first-degree burglary and other charges this week after fleeing from police during a routine traffic stop and breaking into a nearby residence to steal a disguise and a bicycle.Around 4 p.m. on Monday, an Ocean City police officer pulled over a vehicle around 32nd Street and… Read more »
BERLIN — A local man was killed in a single-vehicle accident early Tuesday morning when his vehicle left the roadway along westbound Route 90 and struck a tree.Around 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Maryland State Police troopers were dispatched to westbound Route 90 near St. Martin’s Neck Road for a reported single-vehicle accident.Upon arrival, troopers determined… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Atlantic General Hospital Wound Care Center received several awards last week, including becoming the only Wound Care Center in partnership with Healogics to receive the Robert A. Warriner, III, MD Center of Excellence Award five years in a row.Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) associates and Board members gathered to witness the award presentation… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) received the Mayor and Council’s blessing to apply for grants to fund further downtown revitalization, Phase III of decorative lighting on St. Louis Avenue and demolition of the Model Block downtown.OCDC Executive Director Glenn Irwin came before the council Monday requesting support for several grant applications… Read more »