SNOW HILL — The second of five individuals arrested in connection with a stabbing incident on the Boardwalk in June pleaded guilty last week to second-degree assault and was sentenced to 10 years in jail, all but six of which were then suspended.On June 9 between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m., Ocean City Police Department… Read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2020
Budget ‘Challenges’ Discussed In Ocean Pines
OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Association faces a number of challenges going into the next budget year, according to General Manger John Viola.At Saturday’s meeting of the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) board of directors, Viola reviewed projected financial figures for the coming budget year. His comments came after initial budget books were distributed to… Read more »
Cops & Courts – December 25, 2020
Investigation Nets Drug BustOCEAN CITY — A local man was arrested on drug distribution charges last week after a months-long investigation that began in September.An Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) detective, who was sworn as a fully-vested officer of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, initiated an investigation into a male suspect reportedly selling drugs in… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – December 25, 2020
It took a terrible fall on a skate ramp to bring it back, but I got to see my 12-year-old boy’s vulnerability again.While tough to handle at times, the oldest kid in the home is clearly distancing himself from his parents. We remain engaged as possible with him, but Beckett is shutting us out of… Read more »
Court Denies Appeal In Fatal OC Pedestrian Case
OCEAN CITY — A state appeals court has upheld the conviction of a Waldorf, Md. man sentenced in 2018 for striking and killing a pedestrian while under the influence of alcohol on Coastal Highway.On May 17, 2017, Stanley Faison, now 54, of Waldorf, struck and killed 24-year-old J.R. Ednie with his vehicle as the victim… Read more »
Obituaries – December 25, 2020
Leila May BedardOCEAN PINES — Leila “Cris” May Bedard was born to Columbus and Marion DeCristofaro in Quincy, Mass. as the youngest of three, joining Jean and Jimmy. She was raised in Rockland, Mass. and graduated fromRockland High School.As Leila, she enlisted and proudly served in the U.S. Navy after high school, stationed in the… Read more »
Electric Utility Bills Top Legislative Priorities For Berlin
BERLIN – Legislation impacting the electric utility, the future of Heron Park and the lingering effects of COVID-19 were among the concerns shared with members of the Eastern Shore Delegation by Berlin officials.Mayor Zack Tyndall and members of the Berlin Town Council met via Zoom with Sen. Mary Beth Carozza, Del. Wayne Hartman and Del…. Read more »
Proposed School Calendars Weighed
NEWARK – Community members will have a chance to weigh in on calendar proposals for the coming school year with a survey in January.The Worcester County Board of Education last week was presented with two calendar options for the 2021-2022 school year. The board will be provided a final recommendation in February after a community… Read more »
Boardwalk Banner To Honor OCPD’s Fallen Cop
OCEAN CITY – A request to install a banner honoring late Ocean City Police Sgt. Charles “Chip” Green will move forward to the Mayor and Council with a favorable recommendation from a resort commission.Last week, the Ocean City Police Commission voted unanimously to support a request from the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) to place… Read more »
Things I Like – December 25, 2020
Admiring a completed project with a drink in handStraight talk without spinFeeling hopeful seeing people get the COVID vaccinationSeeing my kid overcome a fearGood news from an unknown phone numberA street with a lot of decorated housesNo jacket required days in DecemberWhen my memory serves me rightCharitable teenagersClosure when it’s neededThe morning after a big… Read more »