BERLIN — A Berlin man was arrested on drunk-driving charges after a hit-and-run collision on Route 113 near Berlin after witnesses followed him and forced him to pull over.Around 4:30 p.m. last Friday, Maryland State Police troopers responded to a reported hit-and-run collision on southbound Route 113 near Jarvis Rd. Upon arrival, troopers learned a… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2015
Hero Banners A Source Of Community Pride
There are many beautiful sights to behold on Ocean City’s Boardwalk, and near the top of the list these days are the banners recognizing the local residents who are bravely serving their country in various capacities.There are many controversial aspects to the Boardwalk. Some laud while others despise the “No Profanity Please” signs. The street… Read more »
25th Annual Spring Cruisin Event Underway In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — The 25th Annual Cruisin Ocean City, presented by Miller Welders, began yesterday in Ocean City and continues through Sunday, May 17.This nationally recognized event attracts more than 3,500 customs, hot rods, street machines, classics and more from over 20 states plus Canada. The 25th Annual Cruisin will have more than 10,000 event… Read more »
OC Elementary Holds First Annual Student Relay For Life Event
On Landmark Demolition, Property Owner: ‘It’s Sad To See Another Historic Building Get Torn Down, But The Times Move On’
OCEAN CITY — After two fires in the span of a little over a month this winter, the old Melvin’s Steakhouse and most recently de Lazy Lizard Brew Pub building was torn down on Wednesday.On Feb. 10, a major fire occurred at the historic building on the corner of 1st Street and Philadelphia Avenue, injuring… Read more »
‘Ping Pong Summer’ Returning Part Of Seed Money To OC, Worcester County
OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City will receive a $30,000 return from its $100,000 investment in the “Ping Pong Summer” movie.Tourism and Marketing Director Donna Abbott presented an update on the film “Ping Pong Summer” during Monday’s Tourism Commission meeting.In June of 2012, Ocean City was first introduced to the story of “Ping… Read more »
County Keeps Municipality Funding Flat In New Budget; Resort’s Tax Differential Formula Denied For Now
SNOW HILL – Despite Ocean City’s campaign for funding to address tax differential, Worcester County officials voted 4-3 this week to fund the municipality at the same level it was funded last year.During a budget work session Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners made a decision to keep funding to all of the municipalities flat in… Read more »
It’s Official Uber Service Available In Ocean City; Resort’s First Uber Driver Now Operating
OCEAN CITY — One week after the Town of Ocean City passed changes to its taxi cab ordinance, the resort’s very first official Uber driver hit the streets in town this week.Ocean City officials have been wrestling with the potential for the car service, popular in metropolitan areas across the bridge and all over the… Read more »
New Route 113 Crosswalk Celebrated With Hope It Will ‘Save A Life’
BERLIN – Local officials and community members celebrated the completion of a countdown crosswalk at the intersection of Route 113 and Bay Street with a ribbon cutting last week.The crosswalk, long advocated for by area residents, is near the place where Berlin teenager Tymeir Dennis died after being struck by a vehicle while trying to… Read more »
Spring Cruisin Event Kicks Off Thursday In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — The 25th Annual Cruisin Ocean City, presented by Miller Welders, returns to the beachside resort town of Ocean City on May 14-17.This nationally recognized event attracts more than 3,500 customs, hot rods, street machines, classics and more from over 20 states plus Canada. The 25th Annual Cruisin will have more than 10,000… Read more »