BERLIN — A community coming to grips with the harsh realities of heroin and opiate addiction came together in a big way on Tuesday night and became local warriors fighting side by side against America’s greatest epidemic.“I don’t want to hear about one more child dying from heroin abuse,” said Jackie Ball, one of the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Further evidence of the growing opiate addiction epidemic in the area and throughout the region was on display last week when the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) and allied law enforcement agencies arrested nine individuals on prostitution and various drug charges after raids at multiple hotels in the resort.The OCPD and Homeland… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The bright orange barrels that served as the smoking receptacles on the beach from one end of Ocean City to the other last year have been replaced with low-key smaller receptacles mounted to posts in the designated areas, but the diminished presence does not mean Ocean City is any less serious about… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A sandy spit in the Isle of Wight Bay that became a focal point of sorts last summer in a skirmish between public access and habitat protection is officially off limits to recreational boaters with Memorial Day arriving this weekend after the island was turned over to the Department of Natural Resources… Read more »
By Scott LenoxIt was a beautiful day in Ocean City today with sunny skies, warm temperatures and light winds….finally!! It really was gorgeous today both on land and out in the ocean. The forecast for the next several days is for more of the same and the Memorial Day weekend coming up looks like a… Read more »
BERLIN — In February of 2015, just months after being elected to office, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan issued an executive order to create the Heroin and Opioid Emergency Task Force. That task force was chaired by Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford, and after months of research and deliberation with health officials, law enforcement and experts across… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With two fatalities in the span of three days last week and three in the month of May, if ever the start of a season needed a mulligan, this appears to be it, but there is plenty of time for residents and visitors to take a pause, collect their breath and remember… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Two Ocean City favorites have joined forces, as for the first time this year Quiet Storm will be the presenting sponsor for the White Marlin Open.Bill Dreibelbis, owner of Quiet Storm, says he was eager to team up with the White Marlin Open, which this year takes place for the 43rd year… Read more »
BERLIN — The 11th Annual Memorial Day Committee and the Worcester County Veterans Memorial Board invite the community to recognize and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.On Monday, May 30, a ceremony will be held at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial site on Route 589 near the South Gate of… Read more »
By Scott LenoxIt wasn’t a bad weather day in Ocean City today, but it wasn’t a great one either. It was cloudy most of the day and the wind blew a little this morning, but it didn’t rain and that was a nice change. The forecast was for a chance of showers most of the… Read more »