Local Man Arrested In Counterfeit Case

Local Man Arrested In Counterfeit Case

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 »

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 »

OC Council Approves Longer Contract For Free Special Events Aimed At Providing ‘Goodnight Kiss’ For Visitors

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 »

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 »