OCEAN CITY — A Philadelphia man was arrested on multiple charges last week after first allegedly assaulting his sister and then battling with police attempting to load him into a transport van.Around 12:35 a.m. last Wednesday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a motel at 16th Street for a reported assault that had… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2020
Obituaries – August 28, 2020
Shirley Ann DonawayBERLIN — Shirley Ann Donaway, age 79, died on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.Born in North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Rhoda Harrold. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Everett Donaway, and children Jeanette Fay Gaunt and her husband… Read more »
Jeep Week, Bike Week Decisions Vary Greatly
Too many parallels are being drawn between this weekend’s Ocean City Jeep Week being held versus next month’s Ocean City BikeFest/Delmarva Bike Week being canceled.Though both special events are for-profit operations, there are few similarities between the two events. The bike events are massive in crowds compared to the jeep weekend events. Though both are… Read more »
Pocomoke Store Can Add Spirits After Lengthy Hearing
SNOW HILL – A Pocomoke store will be able to add liquor to its inventory after a lengthy hearing with officials last week.The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) voted last week to approve a request from Marlin Market, located on Route 13 in Pocomoke, for an upgrade in its license to allow the… Read more »
Two Injured In Route 611 Crash
BERLIN — Two people were injured, including one flown to Shock Trauma, in a single-vehicle accident on Route 611 near South Point last week.Around 10:15 p.m. last Thursday, Maryland State Police troopers responded to a reported crash in the area of Route 611 and South Point Rd. The preliminary investigation revealed the Ford Ranger pickup… Read more »
A Third Generation Lawyer, Lover Of Lacrosse, Hopkins Blue
Alfred James O’Ferrall, IIIBERLIN — Alfred James O’Ferrall, III died on April 20, 2020.Better known as Mickey, he was born on Jan. 5, 1933, the son of Alfred James O’Ferrall, Jr and Elizabeth Woodward Cook O’Ferrall.Mickey grew up in Ten HIlls and attended St. Bernadines, played football and lacrosse at Mt. St. Joseph High School… Read more »
County Recognizes 19th Amendment
SNOW HILL – A proclamation by the Worcester County Commissioners recognized the 100th anniversary of the passage of the amendment that gave women the right to vote.The commissioners last week issued a proclamation declaring Aug. 26, 2020, the Centennial Celebration of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.“We celebrate this landmark victory in American democracy,… Read more »
Fenwick Property Owners Seek Court Order Over Enforcement
FENWICK ISLAND – A group of Fenwick Island property owners have filed a petition in Superior Court demanding the town enforce its code.Seventeen plaintiffs seeking a court order requiring Fenwick Island to enforce its town code filed a petition for writ of mandamus in Superior Court last week.The action comes three months after attorney William… Read more »
Commissioners Approve More County Jail Improvements
SNOW HILL – Improvements to the Worcester County Jail will move forward following approval by elected officials last week.The Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-1 to approve spending more than $600,000 to complete a second phase of improvements at the Worcester County Jail.“It’s replacement of heating and ventilation that’s 40 years old,” said Bill Bradshaw, the… Read more »
OSV Area Restricted For Turtle Hatchlings
ASSATEAGUE — Short-term beach closures in the Over Sand Vehicle (OSV) area of Assateague Island National Seashore are in effect while officials anxiously await hatchlings from three federally-protected loggerhead sea turtle nests.A closure of the OSV at the kilometer 20.5 marker went into effect last week and remained in place this week as National Park… Read more »