OCEAN CITY — A task force will begin examining an expansion of metered on-street parking in some areas of the resort amid an acknowledgement some mistakes were made the last time the concept was considered five years ago and a veiled threat of another petition drive.Last week, with an eye on tapping potential unrealized revenue… Read more »
SNOW HILL — A Baltimore man, one of 21 arrested last year following a local allied law enforcement agency drug distribution investigation, pleaded guilty last week to distributing heroin and cocaine and was sentenced to 15 years in prison.Last November, the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Narcotics Unit, along with the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — It’s no secret there is a growing homelessness issue in Ocean City, but figuring out how to address it continues to be challenging.The town’s police commission has discussed the homelessness issue in the downtown area in the past and is scheduled to take it up again in a meeting next week. With… Read more »
BERLIN – Rising temperatures and longer days mark the start of a busy event season in Berlin.As has become the norm in recent years, the town will host an array of special events throughout the coming months. Last weekend’s Berlin Jazz and Blues Bash will be quickly followed by Friday’s Reggae Play Day and coinciding… Read more »
BERLIN — The Maryland State Police on Monday are looking for a Berlin man identified as a person of interest in a fatal accident involving a bicyclist on Sunday night.Around 10:10 p.m. on Sunday, Maryland State Police (MSP) troopers responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a bicyclist in the area of Route 589 and… Read more »
The expansion of paid parking in Ocean City is back on the table. The last time the town wanted to expand paid parking on city streets was in 2013 when the council installed paid parking at a variety of locations around town, most notably on 146th Street from Coastal Highway to the beach and 131st… Read more »
Mailer Crosses LineEditor:The Maryland Republican Party recently disseminated a mailer accusing our State Senator Jim Mathias of supporting legislation that encouraged the use of opiates and other dangerous drugs.As is the case with most negative political advertising, this allegation is false and grossly misleading. Like many politicians, Senator Mathias’ opponent in the upcoming election, claimed… Read more »
BERLIN – What do garden hoses, boat wrap, tennis shoes and lawn furniture have in common?They’re all regularly tossed into Worcester County’s recycling bins.“You name it it’s in there,” said Mike McClung, Worcester County’s recycling coordinator.Contrary to popular belief, just because an item’s plastic doesn’t mean it’s recyclable, at least not in Worcester County. Even… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With the first significant motorized special event of the season less than two weeks away, the State Highway Administration (SHA) is working with town officials on how best to implement, at least for the short term, the new special enforcement zone.After a challenging motorized special event season in Ocean City last year,… Read more »
BERLIN – The deteriorating condition of a vacant home on Main Street continues to concern members of the Berlin Historic District Commission (HDC).Once again members of the commission expressed frustration with the condition of the house at 21 S. Main St. The home, which was once the law office of Harry S. Groton, has been… Read more »