BERLIN – Area law enforcement agencies are still searching for two of the three suspects who held up a cashier at knife point at Wal-Mart in Berlin late Monday night after nabbing one suspect following a wild high-speed chase across northern Worcester County.Shortly after 11 p.m. on Monday, Maryland State Police from the Berlin barrack… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The contention surrounding the 88-unit Rivendell project reached a reprieve this week with the City Council voting unanimously to lift the stop work order issued earlier this month for the top floor of the building.The Buccin-Pollin Group, owner of the Rivendell, came before the Mayor and Council Tuesday afternoon with attorneys Wendy… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Real estate practices, customs and laws can vary significantly from state to state. Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, it’s in your best interest to arm yourself with the most comprehensive, market-specific information available.Ocean City Realtor® Sue Haslam, CRS, GRI, RRS, ROTY agrees that “knowledge is power” for her real estate… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The discussion on changing the open container violation from a criminal misdemeanor to a municipal infraction continued at an Ocean City Police Commission meeting last week with further opinions being heard but little headway being made. The consideration to change the open container law from a criminal misdemeanor to a municipal infraction… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – A Newark, Del. man wanted in Ocean City on manslaughter, reckless endangerment and drug distribution charges was caught last week by U.S. Marshals in Wilmington and is now awaiting extradition to Worcester County to face the charges.The U.S. Marshals First State Fugitive Task Force arrested Aaron Joseph Hrehocik, 23, of Newark, Del.,… Read more »

BERLIN – The largest crowd of the summer enjoyed the Ocean Downs closing-night umbrella giveaway and fireworks show Saturday, Aug. 25.There were 3,625 fans on hand, which was the largest gathering at the Ocean Oval since closing night of 2005 when 4,175 filled the stands. In addition to 12 races, Ocean Downs presented a blanket… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Just one week after the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association (OCHMRA) appeared before the Mayor and Council to present its plan to increase advertising funds, the City Council has approved the first reading of the ordinance outlining the plan. The ordinance, which details the plan for directing the expenditure of certain monies from… Read more »

OCEAN CITY –Imagine sitting on the beach after a warm, summer sunset, snuggled up with your friends and family on a beach blanket enjoying the latest hit movie on a 54 foot movie screen. Although the idea of movies on the beach is far from being approved in Ocean City, the idea is floating on… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Two brothers face attempted first-degree murder charges after allegedly stabbing two men during an altercation in front of an Ocean City hotel early yesterday morning.Around 2:15 a.m. on Monday, Ocean City Police were flagged down by security officers at the Princess Bayside Hotel in reference to two stabbing victims found lying on… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – As Ocean City Beach Patrol personnel return to other obligations, the number of surf rescue technicians available to staff the stands along the 10-mile beach decreases. As a result, the beach patrol has implemented a reduced coverage plan effective Aug. 20. For their safety, beach patrons should take the extra precaution and… Read more »