OCEAN CITY — A federal judge late last week approved a final scheduling order with an expedited start date for the trial in the suit involving the alleged rules violation in the 2016 White Marlin Open (WMO), assuring the proceedings will be concluded before the 2017 event.Last week, U.S. District Court Judge Richard Bennett had… Read more »
SNOW HILL — Maryland State Police are searching for three suspects who reportedly impersonated police officers when they stopped a woman traveling through Worcester County Thursday evening and assaulted her before taking money and jewelry.The victim is a 38-year-old female from Brooklyn, N.Y. She was treated for exposure to pepper spray and examined at Peninsula Regional… Read more »
BERLIN — Eighty-three entrants participated in Berlin’s 46th Annual Christmas Parade on Thursday night.The parade, which is funded through donations from Berlin area businesses, is sponsored by the Town of Berlin and Berlin Main Street.The following represents the results of the parade, starting with first through third places.Marching Bands: Snow Hill High School, Pocomoke High… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Federal fisheries management officials are considering draconian reductions in the summer flounder quota in the mid-Atlantic region for 2017, but the resort area could be immune somewhat because of its proactive approach with size limits and creel limits in recent years.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries has been soliciting public comment… Read more »
Calvin B. Taylor Bank President and Chief Executive Officer Raymond M. Thompson has announced the bank has made a $25,000 pledge to the Worcester County Library Foundation, which will be used to fund the development and construction of the new Berlin Library.In recognition of the bank’s donation, the bank will receive the naming opportunity for… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — When it comes to Ocean City’s 2016 strategic plan, a road map of sorts for the next five years, City Manager Doug Miller is clearly bullish on the resort.Miller provided an update on the 2016 strategic plan to the Mayor and Council on Tuesday and he is clearly pleased with its progress…. Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Two members with the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels team met with officials Tuesday in Ocean City to discuss plans for their appearance at the 2017 OC Air Show.Lt. Brandon Hempler, Blue Angel 7, and airshow narrator, and Lt. Dave Steppe, Blue Angel 8 and events coordinator for the 2017 airshow, landed at… Read more »
BERLIN – Flower Street will be closed for two to three weeks as work begins to replace a culvert to address stormwater concerns.Beginning Dec. 5, Flower Street will be closed so crews can remove the existing culvert along the Hudson Branch and replace it with a larger one. The project is expected to alleviate flooding… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – It may be cool outside this weekend, but the Ocean City Parrothead Club (OCPHC) is bringing the heat for its 19th annual “Hots for Tots” Chili Cookoff Dec. 4.The competition will feature chili from approximately 12 restaurants this year, and money raised from the event will go to help families in need,… Read more »
BERLIN — The Lower Shore Land Trust invites the community to attend its 2016 Party for Preservation on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 4-6 p.m. at the Ocean City Fish Company.Funds raised through ticket sales and the silent auction will support efforts to enhance the organization’s education programs. Recently the Lower Shore Land Trust has secured… Read more »