OCEAN CITY — Two years after the raid on his Ocean City business and West Ocean City home, the trial for Basel Ramadan, ringleader of a vast multi-million dollar cigarette smuggling ring who was later charged with attempted “murder for hire” from behind bars, will likely begin as early next month.In May 2013, federal officials… Read more »
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Coastal Bays’ Leader Moving On After 18 Years With Program
OCEAN CITY — After helping to shepherd the Maryland Coastal Bays Program through its most prolific times, MCBP Executive Director Dave Wilson last week announced he was stepping down after 18 years with the program.“It’s time to hand the reins to some fresh blood,” Wilson announced last Friday. “I think we accomplished a lot and… Read more »
OC, Worcester Partner On Formal Inlet Dredging Request; New Minimum Depth Sought For Inlet, Channel
OCEAN CITY – Worcester County and the Town of Ocean City simultaneously approved this week sending a letter of intent asking for assistance to improve channel depth in order to keep commercial fishing and recreational activity thriving in the Ocean City area.On April 21, a meeting, arranged by Delegate Mary Beth Carozza (District 38C), was… Read more »
Commissioners Agree To Raise Property, Income Tax Rates To Balance Budget
SNOW HILL – In an effort to soften the impact on local taxpayers, county officials are planning to combine a property tax increase with an income tax increase to balance the budget.Though the Worcester County Commissioners originally advertised for a 15.7 cent property tax increase, on Wednesday they agreed to base the coming year’s budget… Read more »
Pocomoke High Holds First-Ever Intent Ceremony
BERLIN – Members of the graduating class at Pocomoke High School shared their future plans with the community during a first-of-its-kind ceremony.The school hosted its inaugural Intent Night May 19 to celebrate the post-graduation plans of its senior class. Students walked down a red carpet sporting gear from their intended university or training program as… Read more »
Two Balcony Falls In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — Two falls from balconies in Ocean City within 24 hours last week resulted in the death of a local man and left a West Virginia man in critical condition.Around 6:30 p.m. last Thursday, OCPD officers responded to a hotel in the area of 25th Street and Baltimore Ave. after a 23-year-old West… Read more »
Navy, Coast Guard Partner To Rescue Disabled Sailboat
OCEAN CITY — A U.S. Navy ship and a Coast Guard rescue boat out of Station Ocean City teamed up to rescue of a disabled sailboat about 50 miles off the coast of the resort early last Thursday morning.Shortly after 6 a.m. last Thursday, the sailboat “Solarus” with two men aboard radioed they were in… Read more »
Wrights Bring ‘Fast Casual’ Restaurant Concept To West OC
OCEAN CITY – Culture in West Ocean City is aiming to bring diversity to the local palate starting off with Peruvian cuisine.Owners Travis and Jody Wright, long-time owns and operators of the The Shark on the Harbor, opened Culture on April 24, two days after Earth Day. The restaurant is located on Route 611 in… Read more »
Fager’s Hosts 6th Annual Surf Swap Next Weekend
OCEAN CITY — Have an old surf board, stand up paddle board (SUP), wetsuit or other non-motorized water equipment just sitting around collecting dust? Here’s your chance to sell it and have fun at the same time.On Sunday, May 31, Fager’s Island will be hosting the 6th Annual Surf Swap Paddleboard Challenge. The Ocean City… Read more »
Seacrets To Build Distillery Next To Existing Nightclub
OCEAN CITY – Seacrets continues to sail through the hurdles of adding a distillery to its grand plan as the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the approval of a Conditional Use this week to allow the operation on 49th StreetOn Tuesday evening, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing to consider granting a… Read more »