Riding my bicycle Older country music Fridays at the OC Marlin Club Making a big pot of spaghetti Talking to the parrot A bloody mary on the beach at Assateague Getting a new CD Hall’s breakfast buffet Leaving the gym after working out The smell of a freshly painted room By John E. Miller West… Read more »
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Higgins North
OCEAN CITY- Every family restaurant promises great service, friendly staff, and an atmosphere that evokes feelings of familial and close-knit relationships but few restaurants can actually deliver all of those attributes. Higgins Crab House is one restaurant that can deliver all of that plus some. Higgins Crab Houses can be found at the north location… Read more »
Powerboat Races Return Sunday
OCEAN CITY – The grand spectacle of offshore powerboat racing is set to return to the resort this weekend, June 15-17, with the arrival of the OPA Racing and Super-Cat Pro Series.For years, the annual offshore powerboat races were a staple in the resort each fall before being discontinued for several years. Last fall, however,… Read more »
Tuesday, June 12 – Berlin Man Pleads Guilty
BERLIN- A Berlin man pleaded guilty yesterday in U.S. federal court to sexually exploiting a minor to produce child pornography after a complaint filed in Australia about the content of the Internet images led a multi-national effort to track him to Berlin, Md.According to the plea agreement, on November 8, 2006, Australian Federal Police received… Read more »
Monday, June 11 – Two Teens in Hospital for Separate Alcohol Incidents
OCEAN CITY- Two 17-year-old boys are in local hospitals after two separate incidents involving underage drinking over the weekend.Around 11:30 p.m. Friday night, OCPD officers responded to the 75th Street Medical Center to investigate a fall from a balcony. A 17-year-old boy was fighting with paramedics, who had to sedate the youth to transport him… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Recently obtained information could open a new opportunity for a career change. But temper that Arian im-patience and act on it only when all the facts are made available.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You’re moving into a more active cycle. So put your ideas back on the table,… Read more »
Fundraiser to Benefit Couple Displaced in House Explosion
OCEAN CITY – Once again Ocean City is proving that a little generosity and a little bit money received from many people can go a long way. In the resort tradition of banding together and helping community members in need, a fundraiser will be held next week for Richard and Marion Manning. The “A Day… Read more »
Former County Commissioner Candidate Terry Saxon Fondly Remembered
BERLIN- Former County Commissioner candidate and long-time local political activist Terry Saxon died last weekend after a lengthy illness at the age of 60.Saxon, who challenged Judy Boggs in for the newly-formed District 5 County Commissioner seat in the 2002 General Election, passed away last Sunday at the Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury…. Read more »
Downtown Height Regulations Approved
OCEAN CITY – The recent changes in downtown height limitations resulting from concern for preserving the downtown area were amended further this week at the City Council meeting Monday evening. Last month the City Council began discussion over the concern for rising heights in the downtown area. In an effort to preserve the historic charm… Read more »
Major Showell Project on Hold For Now
SNOW HILL – In another twist to the ongoing saga of the ADC Builders development in Showell, the developer has asked the county to put the process on hold.ADC attorney Mark Cropper hand-delivered a letter to Worcester County staff on Tuesday morning, just a few hours before the County Commissioners would have considered ADC’s request… Read more »