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 »
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OC Skate Park Committee Near; Boardwalk Network Bids Sought
OCEAN CITY – During Tuesday afternoon’s work session, a few items were brought before the Mayor and City Council, including the creation of a skate park task force and the next phase in the Boardwalk security initiative. Following the acceptation of bids to construct a shade structure at the Ocean Bowl Skate Park, Councilman Joe… Read more »
Salisbury Periodontist To Pay $340K In Damages
SALISBURY — Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler last week announced the state had reached an with a Salisbury periodontist requiring him to pay $340,000 in civil damages to Medicaid for making false claims to the insurance provider. Gansler announced the state’s agreement with Stewart Perim, D.D.S., of Salisbury, requires him to repay the Medicaid program… Read more »
OC Shopping Options Highlighted With New Event
OCEAN CITY – Local businesses are joining together to kick off the 1st Annual Jingle Bell Mingle event, and are offering specials to help raise awareness that shopping is still alive in Ocean City during the holidays. Jingle Bell Mingle will take place on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Start your… Read more »
Coast Guard To Step Up Striper Fishing Enforcement
OCEAN CITY- With the winter rockfish season kicking into high gear, the U.S. Coast Guard this week announced it will intensify its efforts to stop offshore poaching of Atlantic striped bass in federal waters. In an effort to ensure the health of the striped bass population, the Coast Guard is working with recreational and commercial… Read more »
Ocean City Police Provides Home Security Check Program
OCEAN CITY — With many resort residents planning holiday travel or winter-shortening vacations, and thousands more using their beach property as second homes, the Ocean City Police Department has a residential security check program available to help ensure private property is protected, but it appears few are taking advantage of it. With the arrival of… Read more »
ACT Participates In #GivingTuesday
BERLIN — The Assateague Coastal Trust invites local residents and visitors to start a new tradition during the holiday season of gift giving. On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Assateague Coastal Trust is part of the 2nd Annual #GivingTuesday, a nationwide movement that harnesses the power of a unique blend of partners – charities, families, businesses… Read more »
Probe Confirms Man Entered Rectory On Fire; Reverend Dies In Church Fire; ‘He Was An Excellent Preacher’
OCEAN CITY — While area residents mourn the loss of a pillar in the religious community, an ongoing investigation has confirmed a man entered an Ocean City church rectory on fire Tuesday morning. The three-alarm fire at the rectory of the St. Paul’s by the Sea Episcopal Church occurred Tuesday around 9:25 a.m. when Ocean… Read more »
Annual Shopper’s Fair This Weekend
OCEAN CITY — The whole family will enjoy a visit to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Nov. 29-Dec. 1, for the 31st Annual Holiday Shopper’s Fair. The Holiday Shopper’s Fair, which was started in 1983 as part of the effort to bring visitors to the resort in the shoulder season, attracted… Read more »
Council Seeks Tweaks To New OC Beach Patrol Headquarters Design
OCEAN CITY – The new Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) headquarters’ preliminary design was presented on Tuesday afternoon with Mayor and Council requesting a few minor tweaks before approval.The new OCBP home was presented as a three-story building with the entrance facing the corner of Talbot Street and Philadelphia Avenue. The building represents a traditional… Read more »