BERLIN — A new local project has been started to help disadvantaged women pursue their professional goals by providing them with interview-appropriate attire.The public is invited to attend the Women Dressing Women Benefit Show, which will be held at Talbots on N. Salisbury Blvd. in Salisbury on Friday, April 25 from 6-8 p.m.Organizers are in… Read more »
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Two Indicted For Assault Last Summer
OCEAN CITY — A Worcester County grand jury last week indicted two Odenton, Md. men on first-degree assault and other charges stemming from a violent attack on an unidentified victim in Ocean City last August.The grand jury indicted two suspects, Wade William Korvin, 21, of Odenton and Terrance James Webster, 20, also of Odenton, on… Read more »
Freeman Stage To Host 10 National Recording Artists
OCEAN CITY – The Joshua M. Freeman Foundation announced on Wednesday morning that The Freeman Stage at Bayside will mark its seventh season of bringing arts and entertainment to the Mid-Atlantic region with 10 national recording artists.The Freeman Stage has attracted over 160,000 audience members since 2008, with a diverse offering of dance, theatre, live… Read more »
Area Businesses, Individuals Win Big At Annual Awards Gala
OCEAN CITY — The Restaurant Association of Maryland on Sunday held its 60th Annual McCormick and Company “Stars of the Industry” awards and once again the resort area was well represented with winners in several categories.RAM held its annual awards gala this year at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge for the first time, which turned… Read more »
OC Bank Robber Sentenced
OCEAN CITY — An Illinois man, dubbed the “I-55 Bandit” after pulling off a string of at least nine bank robberies in five states last summer, including one in Ocean City, was sentenced last week to five years in prison and was ordered to pay over $31,000 in restitution to the victims.In December, Andrew Maberry,… Read more »
Intersection Bills Fall Short As Route 113 Project In Berlin Gets Underway
BERLIN — While improvements continue this week at an intersection along Route 113 at Bay Street in Berlin where an accident in November claimed the life of a local teen, a bill in the General Assembly that would afford upgrades to similar intersections across the state died as the session expired on Monday.Around 8 p.m…. Read more »
OC Rec Boosters Honor Volunteer
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Mayor and Council recently recognized resident Phil Reid as Ocean City Recreation Boosters’ Volunteer of the Year.Reid was recognized for his significant contributions as a member of the OC Recreation Boosters, supporting Ocean City Recreation youth programs.“I cannot tell you how much his compassion and wiliness to serve is an inspiration… Read more »
Practical Questions Confuse State’s Pot Decriminalization; Shore Reps Voted Against Bill
BERLIN — State lawmakers this week passed legislation that will decriminalize simple possession of marijuana, making it an offense akin to a traffic citation, but the jury is still out on the possible repercussions down on the street level.The Maryland General Assembly this week passed legislation that will make the possession of less than 10… Read more »
County Liquor Operation Expects 25% Revenue Dip After Sunset Clause Kicks In
SNOW HILL — With the Sunset Provision on the horizon, the Worcester County Department of Liquor Control (DLC) is predicting a loss of about 25 percent of wholesale business when the provision comes into effect this July.It’s a big hit to the department, but less than the county initially feared and the expectation is that… Read more »
Area Businesses, Individuals Win Big At Annual Awards Gala
OCEAN CITY — The Restaurant Association of Maryland on Sunday held its 60th Annual McCormick and Company “Stars of the Industry” awards and once again the resort area was well represented with winners in several categories.RAM held its annual awards gala this year at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge for the first time, which turned… Read more »