SNOW HILL — A Honduran man, serving life in prison for the stabbing death of a popular local woman in April 2008, is attempting another shot at post-conviction relief and a new trial, but the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office is having none of it.In April 2008, Roberto Murillo, now 39, a Honduran national who… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2019
A Week In Business – July 5, 2019
Telescope Pictures recently hosted two ribbon cutting celebration at two of its locations in Ocean City. The ribbon cuttings celebrated the company’s locations on 118th Street and 16th Street. Above, Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce officials and other representatives are pictured with Telescopes Pictures owners and employees. Photo by Jeanette DeskiewiczxxCompany Wellness HonoredSALISBURY — Perdue… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Donates $300 To Achilles International Maryland
Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City President Dick Clagett presents a $300 donation to Jeremy Goetzinger, founder of Achilles International Maryland, the local chapter in Ocean Pines.
Harris Praised For Vote Against Offshore Drilling
OCEAN CITY — The U.S. House of Representatives last week took decisive action against proposed offshore exploration and drilling for oil and natural gas including Congressman Andy Harris (R-Md.), who broke party ranks to approve the measure.The Trump administration’s plan to open vast areas off the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf of Mexico coasts, including a… Read more »
Planning Commission Tables Year-Round Occupancy Vote
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Planning Commission again tabled a decision regarding a text amendment that would allow limited year-round occupancy at White Horse Park.At the request of attorney Hugh Cropper, who represents a group of full-time White Horse Park residents, the commission on Wednesday agreed to delay consideration of a text amendment related… Read more »
Offshore Powerboat Racing To Return This Fall
OCEAN CITY- The grand spectacle of offshore powerboat racing will return to Ocean City in September after resort officials approved the event this week.On Monday, the Mayor and Council approved the Ocean City Grand Prix powerboat races scheduled for September 29. The Ocean City Grand Prix is part of the larger Offshore Powerboat Association (OPA)… Read more »
Contract Reduces BFC Funding By 10%
BERLIN – Town leaders approved a fiscal year 2020 contract with the Berlin Fire Company last week.The council voted 3-1 last week, with Councilman Dean Burrell absent and Councilman Thom Gulyas opposed, to approve the contract with the fire company. The approval came after several meetings between town leaders and Berlin Fire Company officials.“I think… Read more »
McAvan’s Soccer Camp Set For Return
OCEAN CITY- For the 32nd year, former Baltimore Blast indoor soccer player and coach Bobby McAvan is offering his “For the Love of Soccer” camp at Northside Park in Ocean City during the month of July.As with years past, the camp is expected to be both fun and competitive for all players. This year marks… Read more »
Deputy Charged With Assault, Child Abuse
SNOW HILL — A Worcester County Sheriff’s deputy has been charged with assault and child abuse stemming from an alleged incident in mid-June.An investigation led to the arrest this week of Christopher M. Barrs, 39, of Newark. Barrs is employed as a deputy with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and has been suspended pending the… Read more »
OC Museum, Pines Players Partner On Weekly Shows
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum has teamed up a local acting group, the Ocean Pines Players, to produce a free live performance called Petticoat Regime.This 30-minute performance will take place outside the museum on the Boardwalk on Mondays from 10-10:30 a.m. July 8 through Aug. 24. This program will offer a… Read more »