OCEAN CITY – Numbers go to show that it is just not left to the imagination that the crowds in town this summer seem larger than previous years.According to Demoflush, May and June of this year have seen an increase in visitors compared to last year during the same period. Demoflush is weekend population estimates… Read more »
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Legionella Suspected At North OC Condo
OCEAN CITY — The presence of the Legionella, a bacteria that can cause a type of pneumonia called Legionnaire’s Disease, has been detected at a north-end Ocean City condominium, marking the second time in less than a year the illness has surfaced at a resort lodging facility.Two people, both of whom visited Ocean City and… Read more »
MSP Helicopter Stationed Downtown This Summer
OCEAN CITY — After a solid first season in 2011, the Maryland State Police (MSP) will continue the forward deployment of a medevac helicopter in Ocean City this summer to be used in partnership with the Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP).This year, however, the helicopter will be stationed even closer to the action for faster… Read more »
Troubled Snow Hill Store Scores Liquor License
SNOW HILL — A controversial business in Snow Hill is getting a new chance at an alcohol license with new owners.Residents both supporting and protesting the West Market St. “Your Stop” receiving a beverage license packed the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) meeting last week with tempers between the two groups running high.Attorney… Read more »
Former County ‘Kingpin’ Arrested After Police Altercation
BERLIN — Over two decades after his arrest and conviction on a single conspiracy to distribute cocaine charge after a grand jury identified him as the “kingpin” in a major drug distribution ring in Worcester County, Archie Elliott returned to the area this week and was promptly arrested after a scrap with local law enforcement.Elliott,… Read more »
Attendance Growing At New Beach Lights, Fireworks Events
OCEAN CITY – There is a buzz around town over this summer’s new weekly events — the laser sphere and the fireworks — as attendance has been increasing each week.Starting on Memorial Day weekend the town has been hosting weekly entertainment as part of the Summer of Thanks 2012 campaign, including the OC Beach Lights… Read more »
Tech Manufacturer To Begin Operating In Worcester
POCOMOKE — The Eastern Shore of Maryland is generally known for tourism and agriculture, but state and local officials met this week at Vorbeck Materials’ new location in Pocomoke to celebrate the expansion of technology, one of the area’s fastest growing industries.“We have tourism, agriculture, small business and, you know what?” asked State Sen. Jim… Read more »
OC’s Dew Tour Free To Public This Year
OCEAN CITY – The Dew Tour returns to Ocean City in less than two months and yesterday released big news — the entire event will be free and open to the public.The Dew Tour’s Ocean City stop is scheduled for Aug, 16-19. The event’s stop in Ocean City this summer aims to capture the unique… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: OC’s Dew Tour Free To Public This Year
OCEAN CITY – The Dew Tour returns to Ocean City next month and today released big news — the entire event will be free and open to the public. The Dew Tour’s Ocean City stop is scheduled for Aug, 16-19. The event’s stop in Ocean City this summer aims to capture the unique beach lifestyle… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Legionella Suspected At North OC Condo
OCEAN CITY — The presence of the Legionella, a bacteria that can cause a type of pneumonia called Legionnaire’s Disease, has been detected at a north-end Ocean City condominium, marking the second time in less than a year the illness has surfaced at a resort lodging facility.Two people, both of whom visited Ocean City and… Read more »