BERLIN — In being presented the Sam Wilkinson Volunteer Award, 2019 recipient Paul Weisengoff honored others for their service, including the children he coaches and the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department.The annual award each year recognizes outstanding volunteer service to the community through the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department.It was presented during the Annual… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2019
Mid-Atlantic Tournament Returns Next Week
OCEAN CITY- The resort area’s collective hangover from last week’s White Marlin Open has just about worn off in time for the next big event on the summer sportfishing calendar- the 26th Annual Mid-Atlantic, a Cape May, N.J.-based tournament that will again have a strong presence in Ocean City again this year.Now in its 26th… Read more »
Resort Officials Consider Easing Impact Fees
OCEAN CITY – Finding a balance between encouraging more people to make the resort their year-round home and having them help pay for the infrastructure improvements and services provided was the subject of a debate during a Mayor and Council work session on Tuesday.During the work session, Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville provided… Read more »
Area Correctional Officers Recognized
BERLIN – Sergeant Tyrone Douglas and Corporal Phillip Littleton were named the 2019 Worcester County Correctional Officers of the Year during the annual Maryland Correctional Administrators Association Conference this summer.“It’s an honor to have this platform to recognize the excellent work being done by the officers and staff at the Worcester County Jail,” Warden Donna… Read more »
Ocean City Hires Consultant To Study Water, Sewer Rates
OCEAN CITY — When it comes to investing in water and sewer infrastructure while maintaining relatively low rates for consumers, Ocean City does it better than most communities, but there are likely challenges ahead.Consultants from NewGen Strategies and Solutions are about to embark on a study that could determine the water and wastewater rates for… Read more »
Knights of Columbus Gift $1,000 To Tunell Cancer Center In Memory Of Recently Departed Member
Major Spike In 911 Call Hang-Ups
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials continue to seek answers for the growing number of 911 hang ups taking place throughout town.On Monday, Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro presented the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on police activity for the month of July. Among the top 25 calls for service last month, Buzzuro… Read more »
A Week In Business – August 16, 2019
The Bank of Delmarva President/CEO John W. Breda announced the recent $500 donation to Team Keller, a local charity that is raising awareness to help find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. Keller Hoch is the 8-year-old son of Corey and Jenna Hoch of Salisbury. Keller was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis right after his second birthday… Read more »
Ramadan Brothers Plead Guilty, Await Sentencing
WEST OCEAN CITY – Two local men, arrested last October for their roles in a vast cigarette smuggling and tax evasion conspiracy after a raid by federal officials at their West Ocean City home, pleaded guilty last week in a New York Supreme Court and now await sentencing later this month.Last October, federal officials raided… Read more »
Who’s Playing When & Where – August 16, 2019
28th/127th Street Pit & Pub 410-289-2020 • 443-664-7482 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. & 127th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Aug. 16: Otto Grundman Wednesdays: DJ Wax (127th St.)45th Street Taphouse 443-664-2201 • 4507 Coastal Hwy. Friday, Aug. 16: Sean Loomis Duo Saturday, Aug. 17: The Pips Sunday, Aug. 18: Ian McG Wednesday, Aug. 21: Aaron Howell… Read more »