ASSATEAGUE — After a flurry of last-minute bidding, a Delaware woman successfully earned the naming rights to the only new foal born to the herd of while horses on Assateague this year after a 10-day auction on eBay concluded last week.Each year, the Assateague Island Alliance, an advocacy group that partners with the state and… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – With an uptick in special events seeking to be held in Fenwick Island, town officials approved more stringent guidelines earlier this month.In October, the Special Events sections of the Town Code were amended on first reading. Councilman William Weistling stated changes were recommended to the Charter and Ordinance Committee by then Sgt…. Read more »
OCEAN CITY – As the end of the year nears, Ocean City Police Department statistics continue to report an overall decrease in Part 1 Crime, although calls for service in November increased compared to last year.According to the report, November’s total calls for service, including traffic stops, business checks and assistance to citizens, totaled 4,220,… Read more »
BERLIN – A downtown movie program could be the latest attraction to come to Berlin.The concept of “Movies on Main Street” is being pursued by the Berlin Arts and Entertainment Committee.“We’ve been trying to bring different arts to the community,” said Heather Layton, president of the committee.Layton said outdoor movies always seemed to be popular… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Among the 12 freshmen delegates named to the all-important House Appropriations Committee in Annapolis was Delegate-Elect Mary Beth Carozza from District 38C.While Carozza will, at least initially, be a foot soldier on the Appropriations Committee, her appointment is considered a significant score for the Lower Shore and the district she represents, which… Read more »
BERLIN – An ordinance introduced this week is expected to give the Berlin Planning Commission more control over future commercial development.The ordinance would add “architectural design review” to the section of the town code concerning site design and would outline the planning commission’s role in making sure proposed commercial development complemented the town’s historic architecture.“We’ve… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The “cold-stunned” sea turtle phenomena has resurfaced up and down the east coast with over 1,000 reported strandings in the last couple of weeks, and although there have been no reported cases in Maryland on Assateague or in Ocean City, marine animal rescue crews in the region are on high alert.Over the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City man was arrested on first-degree burglary and other charges last week after police connected him to an alleged break-in at a residence after which he claimed to be a witness to a spree of vehicle burglaries in the same area.On Dec. 10, Ocean City Police responded to a reported… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Serving as evidence of the heroin problem in northern Worcester County, Ocean City narcotics officers last week made two significant busts of dealers after a pair of undercover operations in the West Ocean City area.During the month of December, OCPD narcotics officers began an investigation into the alleged distribution of heroin in… Read more »
SNOW HILL — A Bishopville woman, arrested on burglary, theft and other charges in September, pleaded guilty to multiple counts last week and was sentenced to 18 months in jail and ordered to pay thousands of dollars in restitution to the victims.On Sept. 11, the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation (WCBI) was conducting a follow-up… Read more »