OCEAN CITY – Another extremely generous donation to the resort’s mounted patrol unit was accepted this week.At the conclusion of Monday evening’s Mayor and City Council meeting, City Solicitor Guy Ayres announced some good news.A few years back, Ocean City resident Virginia Murray passed away and left a large amount of money to be used… Read more »
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Chamber, City Looking To Improve Vacation Guide
OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City and the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce are taking steps forward together in creating a better product to attract more vacationers to town.Beginning in 2010, the Town of Ocean City and the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce agreed upon a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to merge their… Read more »
Salisbury Hears Economic Report
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council began looking for ways to boost the area’s economy this week.Council members agreed that retaining current business must share priority with attracting new business and discussed ways to utilize publically-owned property, among other strategies.Dave Ryan, executive director of Salisbury/Wicomico Economic Development, Inc. (SWED), spoke during the council work session… Read more »
Bus Driver To Serve 10 Days For Stealing Summer Fares
OCEAN CITY — A seasonal Ocean City municipal bus driver arrested in August after alert citizens observed her stealing bus fare on different occasions was found guilty this week in District Court of theft and was sentenced to 10 days in jail.During the month of July, the Ocean City Transportation Department received a complaint from… Read more »
OC BikeFest’s Return Supported By Council
OCEAN CITY – OC BikeFest received the green light this week from the Mayor and City Council for a second installment next year.OC BikeFest was introduced to Ocean City and its visitors last September. Unfortunately, it started off with a tornado that swept through town on the event’s first day, which was followed with a… Read more »
Holiday Arts Night Returns To Berlin
BERLIN — Mayor Gee Williams will officially light the Berlin Christmas Tree at 5:30 tonight, Friday, Nov. 25, in front of the Atlantic Hotel.The Delmarva Chorus will be leading the crowd in traditional Christmas carols, while the merchants of town put their best efforts into dressing up their stores with holiday lights and festive spirits.Main… Read more »
Worcester County Effort To End Youth Suicide Launched
BERLIN — October marked National Suicide Prevention Month and the Jesse Klump Memorial Scholarship Fund announced the launch of the Worcester County Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention Program with the selection of a program manager.Hope Hutira-Green will spearhead the fund’s efforts to teach the warning signs of youth at risk of becoming victims of suicide… Read more »
Doctor Sentenced To 8 Years In Stent Case
SALISBURY — A Salisbury cardiologist convicted in July by a federal jury on six counts of health care fraud was sentenced this month to eight years in prison and will be forced to pay nearly $600,000 in restitution to the victims.A federal jury in July convicted John R. McLean, 59, of Salisbury, on six healthcare… Read more »
Berlin Brewery Adds Capacity, Eyes Local Distribution Soon
BERLIN — Heavy demand at Berlin’s Burley Oak Brewery has owner Bryan Brushmiller increasing his capacity and eyeing operations that could begin carrying his product in the near future.“This is definitely the natural next step,” Brushmiller said last week when he added two more fermentation tanks to his operation.Of the tanks, he said, “This gives… Read more »
Huey Helicopter Now Featured At OC Airport
OCEAN CITY – This week a few unscheduled items were brought up by City Council members, including the big addition of the Vietnam Memorial at the Ocean City Municipal Airport.Councilwoman Margaret Pillas along with Mayor Rick Meehan announced the reveal of the Vietnam Memorial featuring a Huey helicopter now on display at the airport. The… Read more »