OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City man was among 16 suspects indicted last week by a federal grand jury for their roles in several prescription “pill mills” across the state disguised as pain management clinics.A federal grand jury last week indicted 16 suspects on drug conspiracy and other charges including the two owners of multiple… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2015
Diakonia Works To Diversify Services
BERLIN – More than four decades after it began as an outreach program of the Mennonite Church, Diakonia continues to serve the community.Today, the West Ocean City nonprofit provides transitional housing, food and counseling to those in need. While homelessness on Delmarva might not look the same as it does in major cities, Diakonia’s volunteers… Read more »
County Should Have Compromised On Pay
The Worcester County Commissioners approved the next fiscal year’s budget in a 5-2 vote Tuesday with proponents not swayed by the harsh criticism and public displays of frustration by the county’s teachers and sympathetic residents over the last two weeks.In fact, the robust and heated opposition may have led to some commissioners digging their heels… Read more »
OC Museum, Partners To Celebrate Coast Guard Anniversary
OCEAN CITY — This year marks the 100th anniversary of the formation of the United States Coast Guard. To recognize this milestone, the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum will host a dinner on Friday, June 19, and a breeches buoy rescue re-enactment on Saturday, June 20, beginning at 10 a.m. on the beach between the… Read more »
Popeye’s Chicken In West Ocean City Holds Fund Raising Event To Benefit SD High School’s Math Honor Society
On April 21, Popeye’s Chicken in West Ocean City held a fund raising event to benefit Stephen Decatur High School’s Math Honor Society Mu Alpha Theta. Popeye’s owner Salah Hassanein presented a check to incoming president Caroline Dortenzo for $350. Also pictured is outgoing President Ali Beck presenting Salah with a group photo in appreciation…. Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Rezoning Opinion WrongEditor:The editor’s conclusion in last week’s editorial concerning the lack of need for a new R1A district in Ocean City is faulty. He cites the prior statistics to conclude there is only a minor problem of renting in the existing R1 district.At various meetings, residents have stated that instead of making complaints to the city they… Read more »
Native Looks To Provide Memorable Water Experiences
BERLIN – A childhood spent boating in the back bays, 10 years in the Coast Guard and several summers driving Ocean City’s floating billboard leave little doubt — Danny McDorman knows the water.The Eastern Shore native hopes to share his love of the local waterways through his new business, Ocean City SwimCall. McDorman is offering… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week
OCEAN CITYBroad Marsh70th Street BaysideMon-Sat 10-5Sun 12-53BR/2FB/2HBTownhomesThe Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty410-524-6400WEST OCEAN CITYVillas at Inlet IsleDaily 11-3Waterfront THs3BR/4BAPJ AldridgeThe Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty410-251-7562OCEAN CITYThe Gateway GrandOceanfront 48th StreetDaily 10-5Fully Furnished3-4BR/3BACondos & PenthousesThe Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty877-260-2710OCEAN CITYThe View57th St. BayfrontDaily 10-4New ConstructionDirect Bayfront3BR/2BA CondoDan ClaylandColdwell Banker410-726-5108WEST OCEAN CITYSeaside VillageGolf Course RoadDaily 10-6New Construction3BR/3.5BATown HomesLennar Homes302-540-0309OCEAN CITYEleven 11 EdgewaterEdgewater… Read more »
Berlin Historic Commission OKs Four Projects
BERLIN – A Berlin merchant will move forward with plans to add a second story onto his building following approval from the town’s historic district commission.Jeff Auxer, who owns a glass blowing studio on Jefferson Street, received permission Wednesday from the Berlin Historic District Commission to add a second story to his shop. Auxer says… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Donates $500 To CASA
At the weekly meeting on May 27, Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City donated $500 to CASA. The guest speaker was Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Services Executive Director Steven Taylor, who accepted the check from Kiwanis Club President Carolyn Dryzga.