BERLIN — The ongoing effort to create a network of hiking and biking trails in and around Berlin inched closer to fruition this week when the Mayor and Council approved the Walkable-Bikable Berlin master plan on Tuesday.In 2011, the Lower Shore Land Trust, along with residents, town agencies and other stakeholders first floated the idea… Read more »
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Worcester Prep Raises Funds With A Wet Twist
BERLIN — For the second consecutive year, Worcester Prep School (WPS) held its Race for Excellence fundraiser last Friday with money raised going toward the renovation of the school’s multipurpose room. After several years in the pipeline, construction on the new multipurpose room is slated to begin this summer so that it will be ready… Read more »
Rosenfeld’s Jewish Deli Opens In Ocean City, Looks To Fill A Void
OCEAN CITY – With an eye on keeping traditions and big appetites alive, Rosenfeld’s Jewish Delicatessen has brought in authentic eats Ocean City has not seen in over 15 years.Founder and largest shareholder Warren Rosenfeld is a retired lawyer, real estate developer and corporate CEO from the Washington D.C. area. He and his wife moved… Read more »
OC Hosts Amateur Surf Contest
OCEAN CITY — The Eastern Surfing Association held its 2013 Mid-Atlantic Regional Surfing Championships in Ocean City last weekend, showcasing the best amateur surfing in the region. “It was an exciting contest,” said ESA Executive Director Michelle Sommers. “We had great weather and consistent surf throughout the entire event. The competitors, some of whom drove more… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: UPDATE: Local Raids Linked To Cigarette Smuggling Ring That Funded Terrorist Groups
BERLIN — At least two properties owned by two local businessmen were raided Wednesday by Homeland Security officials and New York authorities and the brothers have been linked to an organized effort to fund terrorist groups.The Ramadan family owns several local businesses in the area, including convenience stores in Berlin and Ocean City, the Village… Read more »
NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: Starting Friday, Casino Will Not Close At All Until Sept. 30
BERLIN — Starting Friday morning at 8, the Casino at Ocean Downs will remain open 24 hours a day until Monday, Sept. 30 at 4 a.m.The Casino at Ocean Downs last week gained approval from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency for its new hours of operation. Maryland voters in November approved through a… Read more »
NEW FOR MONDAY: Pedestrian Runs From Scene After Being Hit On Coastal Highway
OCEAN CITY — The first significant pedestrian-vehicle collision of the young tourism season occurred over the weekend when a Pennsylvania man darted across Coastal Highway at 49th Street and was struck by a vehicle, rolled over the windshield and fled the scene, only to be caught later.Around 2 a.m. on Sunday, Ocean City Police responded… Read more »
Worcester Sheriff Makes Plea For School Safety Funds
BERLIN — As the county continues to move forward with fiscal year 2014 budget deliberations, Worcester County Sheriff Reggie Mason this week made an impassioned plea for funding for an ambitious school safety initiative including an armed officer in each of the school.In the wake of the school shooting tragedy in Connecticut last December, local… Read more »
Officials Provide Legislative Update To OC Leaders
OCEAN CITY — Lower Shore lawmakers this week briefed resort business leaders on a variety of issues that came out of the 2013 General Assembly session, including several that will likely impact the small business climate and the summer season.Senator Jim Mathias and Delegates Norm Conway and Mike McDermott, along with county and municipal elected… Read more »
Two More Arrests In OC Stabbing Incident
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Police this week charged two more suspects with assault for their roles in an April incident involving a stabbing during a fight that began at a downtown convenience store.On April 11, Ocean City Police responded to the 7-Eleven store on Coastal Highway at 26th Street for a reported fight. When… Read more »