OCEAN CITY — A Philadelphia man was arrested last week for the second time this summer for fraudulently obtaining credit card information from a victim and using the phony card to make several large purchases.Last Friday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer fielded a complaint from a potential fraud victim who told police her… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2020
OPA Board Issues Statement Of Support For General Manager
BERLIN – The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors met in closed session this week to discuss the conduct of General Manager John Viola.While a local paper claimed the meeting was to discuss Viola’s possible interference in the board’s election of officers, directors this week said there was more to it. After a heated exchange… Read more »
OCBP Alumni Of The Week, Russell Shiflett, Working Hard At A Tough Job
(Editor’s Note: The following is a series on the men and women who have spent their summers protecting all those who came to Ocean City for fun and safe vacation.)OCEAN CITY — Russell Shiflett knows a thing or two about working through tough situations to get the outcome you want.He was an Eastern Shore boy…. Read more »
Who’s Playing When & Where –August 21, 2020
Buxy’s Salty Dog/Dry Dock 28 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Tuesdays: Sean “Spiffy” StylesxClarion Hotel 410-524-3535 • 10100 Coastal Hwy. Lenny’s Beach Bar & Grill: Friday & Saturday, Aug. 21 & 22: Stephen Anthony, Noon-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Aug. 21-23: First Class Monday-Thursday, Aug. 24-27: On The EdgexCoconuts Beach Bar & Grill Castle In The… Read more »
Obituaries – August 21, 2020
Bruff Jackson ProcterBALTIMORE — Bruff Jackson Procter, age 62, passed away Sunday Aug. 2, 2020 at John Hopkins Hospital.Born Aug. 25, 1957 in Silver Spring, Md., he was the son of the late Theodore Goldsborough Procter and Margaret Forsyth Procter. Bruff is survived by his family: Ted (wife Jill), Booker (grandson), Meg, Connor and Micky;… Read more »
Worcester Tops In DUI Conviction Rate
SNOW HILL — The Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office has again been recognized for having the highest conviction rate in alcohol and drug-related driving offenses in the state.The results of a study completed by the University of Maryland’s National Study Center for Trauma and EMS released last week revealed the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office… Read more »
Updates To Worcester Schools’ Return Plan Discussed
NEWARK – Education officials reviewed plans for a return to school with the Worcester County Board of Education this week.After unveiling the “Responsible Return” model earlier this summer, Superintendent Lou Taylor provided the school board with an update on plans for students to return to school at Tuesday’s meeting.“Much of it is still the same… Read more »
Pines Drainage Grant OK Delayed
SNOW HILL – County officials delayed acceptance of a grant meant to improve drainage in Ocean Pines to get more information regarding project plans and the Ocean Pines Association’s involvement.The Worcester County Commissioners this week voted unanimously to table a decision on a grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Commissioners Chip Bertino and… Read more »
Third Defendant In 2017 Rape Case Sentenced
OCEAN CITY — The last of three defendants in a June 2017 rape case in Ocean City was sentenced last week to 20 years in prison and, like his co-defendants, will be under a lifetime of sex offender supervision.In January, Larry Kendall, 45, of Elkton, Md., was convicted of second-degree rape for his role in… Read more »
Busy Sunday For Fire Department
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Fire Department had a busy day on Sunday with a fire at a downtown hotel in the afternoon and another at a residence later that evening.Around 2:30 p.m. last Sunday, the Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) responded to a fire alarm activation at the Stowaway Grand Hotel on 22nd… Read more »