SNOW HILL – Accused West Ocean City murderer Gregory Stokes is competent to stand trial, according to a psychiatrist for the state, but a request for further evaluation has moved the scheduled court dates in the case back a couple of months. Stokes is charged with the shooting death of Pamela Balk in her parents’… Read more »
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Council To Review $2.2M Plan For Recreation Complex
OCEAN CITY – Master plans for the Downtown Recreation Complex were signed off on Tuesday morning at the Recreation and Parks Committee meeting when members unanimously voted to pass their recommendation of the plans to the Mayor and City Council.The complex would encompass properties from Philadelphia Avenue to the west to the Chicago Avenue boardwalk… Read more »
Friday, May 4 – Concerns Raised About Proposed Offshore Oil Drilling
OCEAN CITY – Federal officials this week announced a plan to open a vast three million acre area off the coast of Virginia not far from Chincoteague and Assateague Island to offshore oil drilling, raising concerns locally about potential environmental impacts and the inclusion of some of the fertile fishing grounds off the coast of… Read more »
Springfest Entertainment Schedule
Friday, May 410:00 a.m Rick K and the Allnighters – Indoor11:00 a.m. Randy Lee Ashcraft & the Saltwater Cowboys – Outdoor12:00 p.m. Frankie & The Pack – Indoor1:00 p.m. Poole & The Gang – Outdoor2:00 p.m. The Broadband – Indoor3:00 p.m. Rick K & the Allnighters – Outdoor4:00 p.m. JR Booker – Indoor5:00 p.m. Cherrybud… Read more »
Mallard Boys Edge Seahawks, 8-7, in Thriller
BERLIN- Wednesday’s highly anticipated match-up between old neighborhood rivals Stephen Decatur had a little bit of everything including rumbling thunder, a 30-minute lightning delay, great shots, big hits and lots of penalties, but in the end, the Mallards edged the Seahawks, 8-7, in front of a big bi-partisan crowd at Decatur.Fans from both area schools… Read more »
Decatur Girls Dominate Rivals, 16-4
BERLIN – The highly anticipated girls’ varsity lacrosse match-up between friendly neighborhood rivals Stephen Decatur and Worcester Prep on Monday proved to be a little lopsided with the Seahawks jumping out to an early lead and cruising to the fairly easy 16-4 win.It’s always special when Decatur and Worcester face each other in any sport,… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
OC Would Be Change Forever Without ParkEditor:My parents first brought me to Ocean City, Md. the year of my birth, 1964. Like them I return to Ocean City as often as is possible. When I cross the Route 50 bridge and see Trimper’s in the distance, my mood lightens, joy returns and I know that… Read more »
OC Landmark Could Be Scaled Down In Near Future
OCEAN CITY – Faced with stable, if not stagnant revenues and staggering property tax assessment increases, an Ocean City landmark and the cornerstone of the resort for nearly 120 years is facing extinction and could be preparing for what might be one last summer season.Trimper’s Rides, at the foot of the Boardwalk, was abuzz with… Read more »
Time Served For Snoozer
OCEAN CITY – A local man who partied a little too hard in celebration of the nation’s birthday and was found by resort police after he decided to take a nap on the sidewalk came before Judge Daniel R. Mumford to face his charge of disorderly intoxication Monday morning in District Court.It was approximately 2:38… Read more »
My Thoughts
The old guy grabbed a couple packs of Goldenberg Peanut Chews and a can of his RC Cola the other day and jumped into his old DeSoto. Once a month, the DeSoto needs to stretch its legs and Insider usually just heads south on Route 113 because it’s an easy drive and he’s ensured of… Read more »