SNOW HILL — After three days of dramatic testimony, a Worcester County jury on Wednesday found a Texas man guilty of first-degree murder in the death of the Delaware woman reported missing near Pocomoke in November 2007 whose remains were discovered buried on the grounds of a bed-and-breakfast in Snow Hill over two years later.Justin… Read more »
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OC Lighting Changes Move On
OCEAN CITY – As a result of a few problem properties in town, government officials are looking to become more restrictive on lighting standards.“The staff and the planning commission has been working on improving our outdoor lighting standards for a couple months now,” Planning and Community Development Director Jesse Houston said.Houston explained the current code… Read more »
Resort Resident Held On Attempted Murder Charge
OCEAN CITY — An apparent dispute over $10 at a north-end convenience store last Thursday afternoon has left one local man fighting for his life and another in jail facing attempted first-degree murder charges.Around 12:20 p.m. last Thursday, Ocean City Police responded to a reported fight at the 7-Eleven convenience store on 139th Street. The… Read more »
Area Store License Suspended After Underage Alcohol Sales
SNOW HILL — The sale of alcohol to minors recently cost several Worcester County businesses a combined total of $7,250 in fines. Additionally, one business will have its license suspended for 30 days during the busiest time of the year.While the fines were distributed between five businesses, the store hit hardest by the Worcester County… Read more »
Performers Banned From North Division Street
OCEAN CITY – Street performers are officially banned from North Division Street and the Boardwalk, as the Mayor and Council moved its decision into law through an emergency ordinance.The town and the buskers have been battling it out on where, when and how the performers can perform for some time now. The original ordinance to… Read more »
Council Questions Transit System Over Lengthy Waits
OCEAN CITY – The transportation department stood strong this week as all of its department heads attended this week’s Mayor and City Council meeting to answer concerns over bus ridership issues.Councilman Joe Hall has expressed concern over the bus ridership and the level of customer service being provided. He said starting on Cruisin’ weekend he… Read more »
Berlin’s Main Street Paving Planned For Night
BERLIN — Roadwork on Berlin’s Main Street will take place late at night this time around, instead of the usual daylight hours.The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) decided to let the Mayor and Council choose during what time period Main Street would be paved. While paving work is traditionally done during the day, a similar… Read more »
Liquor License Requests Granted
SNOW HILL — Half a dozen local bars and restaurants came before the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) Wednesday with a variety of requests, all aimed at preparing for more business this summer.The most dramatic expansion discussed was the merging of Dr. Unks’ Class B Beer/Wine/Liquor license with Marlin Market Holdings, Inc. Currently,… Read more »
State Grant To Help Polluted Berlin Stream
BERLIN — The Berlin Mayor and Council decided to accept a Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) grant Monday night. The $129,000 grant will cover most of the costs associated with restoring a section of Hudson Branch, considered the most polluted stream section in Maryland’s Coastal Bays watershed.Town officials also hope that the grant will… Read more »
Man Dies After Vessel Capsizes In Resort Inlet
OCEAN CITY — Tragedy struck last weekend when a 59-year-old Glen Burnie man died after a 16-foot pleasure boat carrying six people capsized in the Ocean City Inlet near the south jetty, continuing a recent string of water-related fatalities across the region.Shortly after 9 a.m. last Saturday, a 16-foot Wellcraft pleasure boat with six men… Read more »