OCEAN CITY – Although an increase was reported in calls for service to the Ocean City Police Department in November, the majority of calls were officer initiated, continuing a recent trend. At Monday’s Police Commission meeting, Police Chief Ross Buzzuro reported November’s total calls for service, including traffic stops, business checks and assistance to citizens,… Read more »
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New Charges Pending In OC Manslaughter Case
SNOW HILL — Charges of manslaughter and assault were temporarily dropped this week against a West Ocean City man in the death of his longtime friend, but new charges will be filed including the original counts along with a few lesser offenses. George Doran Nottingham, 48, of West Ocean City, was scheduled to appear for… Read more »
Traffic Stop Leads Police To $32K In Illegal Smokes
BERLIN — Berlin Police made a significant illegal cigarette bust on Tuesday after a routine traffic stop on Route 113. Around 9:30 p.m. on Monday, a Berlin Police officer stopped a vehicle for speeding on Route 113 near its intersection with Burley Street. The preliminary investigation revealed the driver, identified as Nasser Othman, 30, of… Read more »
Worcester Commissioner Seeks 2nd Term
SNOW HILL — Worcester County Commissioner Jim Bunting filed for re-election this week, making his District 6 seat the first contested race between a challenger and incumbent for 2014. It will also be a re-match between Bunting and challenger Linda Busick, a former commissioner who lost the Republican primary to Bunting in 2010. Though he… Read more »
Citizen Continues To Question Performing Arts Center; Mayor Says Facts Contradict Claims
OCEAN CITY – Allegations from a critic of the new Performing Arts Center in Ocean City were repeatedly shot down again this week by city officials. Tony Christ, spokesperson for Ocean City Taxpayers for Social Justice (OCTSJ), approached the Mayor and City Council on Monday evening with two documents related to ongoing concerns of his… Read more »
Berlin Surges In Small Town Poll
BERLIN — With preliminary voting officially over, Berlin has surged forward to crack the top three in Budget Travel’s “Americas Coolest Small Town 2014” contest. Town officials hope to keep that momentum alive as final voting approaches next month and Berlin has a chance to take the crown. Sitting at 2,282 votes after the deadline… Read more »
OC Police Explore Body Found In W.Va. As Possible Link To Cold Homicide Case
OCEAN CITY — Nearly eight years after a Virginia man was reportedly murdered in his family’s Ocean City condominium, the victim’s remains have never been found and the case remains an active investigation, although a potential lead was unveiled last week with the discovery of the remains of a Hispanic man loosely matching the description… Read more »
Common Core Shifts Language Arts Program
SNOW HILL — Much of the spotlight for the ongoing change to the national Common Core Curriculum (CCC) in Worcester County has followed changes to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). But there will be sweeping revisions to how English Language Arts (ELA) and literacy are handled as well, including an earlier focus on traditionally… Read more »
Council Stresses Patience With Route 113 Safety Ideas
BERLIN — The town of Berlin is promising to be “active partners” with a community-led effort to improve pedestrian safety in the area, but the Mayor and Council is also stressing the need for patience and allowing time to find out exactly what is needed in Berlin. The recent push for safety improvements in Berlin… Read more »
Holiday Scam Warnings Issued
BERLIN — The arrival of the holiday season means more opportunities for charitable giving and donations to those less fortunate, but it also signals a time for a criminal element to prey on the collective good nature of the community. More than at any other time of the year, the holiday season presents an abundance… Read more »