BERLIN – Water line replacement is expected to cause some headaches for motorists in Ocean Pines this winter.The installation of a new sewage force main along Ocean Parkway and the replacement of several deficient water service lines in the same area are expected to cause some delays for drivers beginning in December.John Ross, deputy director… Read more »
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Berlin Rolls Out New Emergency Notification System
BERLIN – A new mass notification system is expected to keep Berlin’s citizens informed.Accompanying residents’ utility bills this month was a notice about CodeRed, the emergency notification system the town is now using to share important information. The mass notification system delivers emergency messages via telephone, text or email.“I’m delighted the town has this program,”… Read more »
OC’s Downtown Scores Major Grants
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Development Corporation has received a total of $350,000 from the state to fund several projects in downtown Ocean City from decorative lighting along St. Louis Avenue to demolition of the Model Block to make way for a fresh start.Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) Executive Director Glenn Irwin announced on… Read more »
Local Man Arrested In Queen Anne’s County After Standoff
OCEAN CITY — A West Ocean City man faces burglary and other charges in Queen Anne’s County this week after allegedly first burglarizing a residence in Worcester County and later being taken into custody after a nine-hour standoff with police in Queen Anne’s County.Brandon Borradaile, 25, was being held Tuesday on a $150,000 bond in… Read more »
OC Surf Club Proposes Adopt-Your-Beach Program
OCEAN CITY – The new year may bring the opportunity to adopt your own beach in Ocean City in exchange for four dedicated clean-ups a year.During the Dec. 8 Police Commission meeting, Terry Steimer of the Ocean City Surf Club (OCSC) proposed an Adopt-Your-Beach Program.Steimer submitted the OCSC is a grass roots 501c(3) organization fueled… Read more »
Man Arrested For Threats Against Candidate, Cops
OCEAN CITY — A local man was arrested on first-degree assault and other charges last weekend after allegedly threatening to kill a two-time Ocean City Council candidate as well as police officers.Around 5:45 p.m. last Saturday, an OCPD officer was dispatched to a residence on Gulf Stream Drive for a reported potential psychiatric issue. The… Read more »
Softball World Series To Return To Shore In 2015
SALISBURY — Providing further evidence of the success of the recent partnership formed to attract and expand major regional sporting events, the U.S. Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) announced its Eastern World Series will return to the Lower Shore in 2015.The three-legged series, featuring softball teams from all over the country, will run from July 15… Read more »
County Forced To Raise Booze Prices To Stay Profitable
SNOW HILL – Wine and alcohol prices are expected to increase at county-owned stores this week as Worcester County struggles to keep its Department of Liquor Control out of the red.Immediate price increases approved Tuesday by the Worcester County Commissioners include a $1 per bottle jump in the cost of all 1.75-liter products and a… Read more »
Two Alcohol Licenses Suspended For Infractions
SNOW HILL – Two local businesses face hefty fines and suspensions for liquor license violations following hearings with Worcester County’s Board of License Commissioners.On Wednesday, the board fined de Lazy Lizard $3,000 and suspended its alcohol privileges until May 26, 2015 (the Tuesday after Memorial Day) following a number of license violations. The board also… Read more »
OC Performing Arts Center’s Opening Night Lauded; Officials Excited For Future
OCEAN CITY – City officials were blown away by the first-ever performance at the new Performing Arts Center last weekend.The Roland E. Powell Convention Center’s new Performing Arts Center (PAC) held its first performance on Saturday night. The facility will host concerts, musicals and theatrical productions as well as seminars with its state-of-the-art equipment and… Read more »