OCEAN CITY — A Ridgley, Md. man, charged last month for attempted first-degree murder for his role in the stabbing of an 18-year-old during a triple-stabbing incident on the Boardwalk back on June 20, has now been charged in the stabbing of the other two victims.Shortly before midnight on June 20, Ocean City Police Department… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2022
Pocomoke Fair Returns Aug. 4-7
POCOMOKE CITY – Southern Worcester County will celebrate the area’s agricultural roots next weekend with the Great Pocomoke Fair.The annual event, held at the fairgrounds on Broad Street in Pocomoke from Aug. 4-7, features harness racing, livestock exhibits, carnival games and a variety of other attractions. Organizers are attempting to reinvigorate the longstanding event.“There’s something… Read more »
OC Mayor Suggests Staggering Planning Comm. Terms
OCEAN CITY — The reworking of the resort’s planning commission makeup continued this week with a recommendation for staggering terms from the mayor.During Tuesday’s work session, Mayor Rick Meehan put forth a recommendation to stagger the terms for the seven appointed members of the Planning Commission. The seven-member commission reviews site plans for project, makes… Read more »
Line Of Duty Benefits Approved
SALISBURY – Emergency legislation allowing the families of county employees killed in the line of duty to retain health insurance coverage passed in a 4-0 vote this week.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council held a special meeting and public hearing for the purposes of amending the county’s personnel manual to expand health care benefits for… Read more »
Berlin Little League Seniors Bow Out
BERLIN- It was a great run for the Berlin Little League Senior Division All-Star team, which last week won the Maryland state championship before bowing out of the East Region championship tournament on Monday.With the state championship in the books, the Berlin Little League Seniors advanced to the East Region championships in Bangor, Maine last… Read more »
Pines Officials Explore Creation Of Route 90 Workgroup
OCEAN PINES – Association officials this week shared plans for creating a subcommittee or workgroup to assist with the Route 90 improvement project.On Wednesday, Director Amy Peck, board liaison for the Ocean Pines Strategic Planning Advisory Committee (SPAC), presented the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors with a recommendation to create a subcommittee that would… Read more »
Cops & Courts – July 29, 2022
Gun Found In Child SeatOCEAN CITY — A Parkville, Md. man was arrested last weekend after a loaded handgun was found in his infant’s child safety seat following a routine traffic stop.Around 10:25 p.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer patrolling in the midtown area observed a vehicle with expired registration tags… Read more »
Obituaries – July 29, 2022
Rhonda Ann GauntOCEAN CITY — Rhonda Ann Gaunt, 65, of Ocean City, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Atlantic Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center.Born March 28, 1957 in Annapolis she was the daughter of Ronald Gordon, Sr. and Gertrude Sweeney.Rhonda worked as a cab driver in Ocean City for many years. She was a… Read more »
Who’s Playing When & Where – July 29, 2022
Buxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, July 29: DJ Wax Sunday, July 31: DJ BKCoconuts Beach Bar & Grill Oceanfront Castle In The Sand 37th & 38th St. 410-289-6846 Friday, July 29: Darin Engh, Monkee Paw Saturday, July 30: The Everafter, The Bills Sunday, July 31: Shortcut Sunny, Lauren Glick Band Monday,… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – July 29, 2022
Every Sunday: Berlin Farmers Market From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., several streets will be closed to allow producers to display their goods. Live music from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call… Read more »