OCEAN CITY – At the Mayor and Council’s last meeting of the year, City Manager David Recor presented the first annual update of action items within the Town of Ocean City’s Strategic Plan, reflecting the town moving in a progressive direction. “I present to you an update on the town wide strategic plan we worked… Read more »
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OC Bank Robber Pleads Guilty, Faces 20 Years In Jail
OCEAN CITY — An Illinois man, dubbed the “I-55 Bandit” after pulling off a string of at least nine bank robberies in five states throughout the summer, including the robbery of the Susquehanna Bank in Ocean City in July, pleaded guilty last week in U.S. District Court and now faces as many as 20 years… Read more »
New Berlin Chamber Leader Named; Decatur Grad Assumes Director Post
BERLIN — New Berlin Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Joya Canfield is a Worcester County local who hopes to guide the chamber to stronger relationships with the town and the merchants. “It’s great to be able to connect with Berlin like I was able to connect with Ocean Pines growing up,” said Canfield. While the… Read more »
Proposal Renews Key Fishery Act
OCEAN CITY — House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings last week unveiled a draft proposal to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, which was set to expire at the end of the year. The draft proposal is titled Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act and would renew and… Read more »
Two New Faces Guaranteed On Worcester Commission
SNOW HILL — At least two seats will be open to newcomers for the 2014 Worcester County Commission election, and the incumbent commissioners planning to seek re-election expect a high number of challengers to step up to the plate. So far Commissioners Merrill Lockfaw, Jim Bunting and Commission President Bud Church have officially filed for… Read more »
Berlin Looking To State For Election Redistricting Help
BERLIN — A small population bump in Berlin will require the town to re-draw election districts to maintain consistent citizen representation, but the town council is not satisfied with preliminary plans. Since the proposed redrawn boundaries would either remove incumbents from their seats or dramatically alter the populations of at least two districts, the council… Read more »
New Internet Crime Effort Nets Arrest
BERLIN — Just days after the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office announced a new initiative to combat crimes against children in the community, the new partnership has already paid dividends with the arrest of a Stockton man last Thursday on charges of possession and distribution of child pornography. Worcester County Sheriff Reggie Mason last week announced… Read more »
Citizen Tips Help Police Nab WOC Hit-And-Run Shoplifter
WEST OCEAN CITY — A Salisbury man was arrested on assault and other charges this week after numerous citizen phone calls and other tips connected him to a hit-and-run involving a store employee at the White Marlin Mall last week. Last Tuesday, the Maryland State Police and the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation (WCBI) were… Read more »
Full Ocean City Council Supports Pickup Law Change
OCEAN CITY – A law to prohibit riding in the back of pickup trucks or in open areas of motor vehicles passed on first reading this week and will return for a final vote after the holidays. “Lt. [Scott] Harner has worked very diligently and very hard in an effort to enhance our public safety… Read more »
Tourism Plan RFP Approved; 5-Year Marketing Blueprint Sought
OCEAN CITY – The town is officially calling for bids to bring in a strategic plan facilitator to help city officials and stakeholders lay out a five-year plan for Ocean City’s tourism. Tourism and Marketing Director Donna Abbott presented a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) this week to the Mayor and Council to solicit bids… Read more »