OCEAN CITY — A local man was arrested last week on multiple counterfeiting charges after a drug arrest earlier this month led to the discovery of a phony money-making operation at his residence in Berlin.Ocean City Police last week arrested Christopher C. Simone, 35, of Berlin, for possessing and manufacturing counterfeit U.S. currency. The investigation… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2016
County Views Land Preservation Efforts As Vital
BERLIN– Farmland is a limited resource.That, according to county staff, is why land preservation programs are vital, particularly in Worcester County.“It’s a limited resource,” said Katherine Munson, a Worcester County planner. “Even tourism depends on open space. Sprawl development is not compatible with agriculture. Farms and forest other open land uses less local services. We… Read more »
Seahawks Rolling With Warriors Looming
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team stayed on a big roll this week with a pair of wins over Bayside South rivals Parkside and Wicomico.The Seahawks beat Parkside, 75-63, last Thursday in a big conference game. The Rams led 10-3 early and ended the first quarter with a three-point lead but Decatur went on… Read more »
A Week In Business
OC Trade Expo Features Top ChefOCEAN CITY — Bryan Voltaggio, who has become one of the most recognized and influential chefs in contemporary American cooking, will be making an appearance at the March Trade Expo, organized by the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association.Starting with VOLT, his flagship, seasonally driven restaurant in his hometown of Frederick, Voltaggio has… Read more »
Beach Soccer Event OK’d Despite Air Show Conflict
OCEAN CITY — The city approved the renewal of a popular special event on the beach in June, but not before a spirited discussion about its potential conflict with the O.C. Air Show.The Mayor and Council had before them on Tuesday a request to approve the Beach 5 Sand Soccer Tournament for Saturday and Sunday,… Read more »
Judge Denies Convicted Killer’s Bid For New Trial; Motion Rejects Misconduct Charge
SNOW HILL — Over 16 years after beating a man to death with a tent spike in the Inlet parking lot, convicted killer Robert Sutton, Jr. will not be getting a new trial after a Worcester County Circuit Court judge last week ruled unfavorably on his bid for post-conviction relief.Sutton was found guilty of first-degree… Read more »
OC Council Approves Longer Contract For Free Special Events Aimed At Providing ‘Goodnight Kiss’ For Visitors
OCEAN CITY — The summer-long fireworks displays, laser shows, concerts and other free special events will continue this year and beyond after Ocean City officials voted to extend the contract for the promoter of the activities.The Mayor and Council last week voted to extend the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) annual $300,000 contract to produce the… Read more »
Northern Worcester Arena Feasibility Study About To Begin
SNOW HILL – A feasibility study exploring the merits of a hockey arena in northern Worcester County is expected to begin next month.Just about a year after the idea of a bringing a minor league hockey team to Worcester County was first discussed, funding streams have been approved and a feasibility study is set to… Read more »
OC Invited To Participate In New Sign Program
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City and Worcester County have been invited to participate in the new State Highway Administration (SHA) project to install new signage along roadways to better direct visitors to attractions.SHA officials met with the Mayor and Council on Tuesday to outline its ongoing Tourist Area and Corridor (TAC) signing program being implemented… Read more »
Psychologist Discusses Proper Handling Of Alarming Events; Understanding Individual Variability Key
BERLIN — The fear and concern created by the unfounded bomb threats that have disrupted local schools in the past two weeks has been stressful for some parents and their young students. Yet, somewhere in all of that disruption and uncertainty is an opportunity for parents and their children to have a real conversation about… Read more »