FENWICK ISLAND – In spite of concerns raised by residents, a local developer’s plans to replace the aging Sands Motel are moving forward.The Fenwick Island Town Council voted 5-2 last week to approve the first reading of an ordinance that would permit developer Spiro Buas to replace the Sands Motel with a larger hotel.“The Sands… Read more »
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Concerns Lead To New Fiddlers Stage Location Next Year
BERLIN – Town officials have already announced a change for next year’s Fiddlers Convention following complaints from some downtown merchants.Berlin Mayor Gee Williams said Monday that the stage for the popular Berlin event would be moved in 2016 to allow for more space and to increase visibility for businesses on South Main Street. He said… Read more »
Feds Agree Urgency Needed On Long-Term Inlet Dredging Plan
OCEAN CITY — The federal Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) on Monday announced it has recognized the urgent need for a long-term solution to the chronic shoaling of the Inlet and has agreed to embark on an ambitious dredging plan.Delegate Mary Beth Carozza (R-38C), who represents Ocean City and Worcester County, announced on Monday the… Read more »
School’s Summer Reading Competition Winners Announced
When school ends in June, the reading competition begins for lower school students at Worcester Preparatory School (WPS). Each summer, students in grades one through six are invited to compete in a Summer Reading Competition. This year, 145 students accepted the challenge and kept track of the number of books and pages they read during… Read more »
Q&A With H2Oi Promoter Jay Shoup: ‘I Would Rather Have Quality Over Quantity’
OCEAN CITY – It’s no secret that special events are often the key to driving the off-season economy here in our region. Yet, the fact is many of the events that drive the economy are vehicle focused, which, of course, require tens of thousands of cars or motorcycles being driven or pulled into town.These events… Read more »
Annual Golf Classics Raises $105K For AGH Foundation; 184 Golfers Turned Out For Benefit
BERLIN — The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation held its 22nd Annual Fall Golf Classic on Sept. 24 at Ocean City Golf Club.The weather was great for a day on the courses and 184 golfers turned out for yet another fun and successful event with the help of the many sponsors and volunteers.This year’s event raised… Read more »
Ramadan Convicted On Corruption, Laundering Charges, Acquitted On Murder-For-Hire
OCEAN CITY — After a 10-week trial, West Ocean City resident Basel Ramadan, ringleader of a vast multi-million cigarette smuggling ring indicted along with 15 others after raids on his resort area properties in May 2013, was found guilty this week on nearly 200 counts and now faces as many as 30 years in prison.On… Read more »
Berlin Council Hears Specific Traffic Concerns From Citizens
BERLIN – If you see something that leaves you concerned for public safety, don’t go straight to Facebook. Go to your local police department.That’s the message Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing is pushing following recent traffic safety concerns — some of which were discussed via social media — in downtown Berlin.“Social media is not the… Read more »
Six Rescued Day After OCBP Ends Stand Coverage For Year
OCEAN CITY — Five individuals were taken to an area hospital and a sixth was flown to Shock Trauma in Baltimore on Monday afternoon after being rescued from a rip current and heavy surf on the beach at 33rd Street.Treacherous surf conditions resulted in a major scare on the beach at 33rd Street on Monday… Read more »
Police Chief Outlines City’s Position On Violators
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro warned H20i attendees to expect “swift and firm enforcement” if they don’t mind their manners and obey resort traffic laws this weekend in a lengthy and somewhat unprecedented open letter.Buzzuro’s statement was released on the town’s website early this week, but, as the town had likely… Read more »