OCEAN CITY — After an extensive search and interview process, resort officials announced the new chief of the Ocean City Fire Department.Earlier this year, Ocean City Fire Chief Chris Larmore announced his retirement after nearly 11 years as chief and over three decades with the town’s fire department. Larmore’s retirement became effective at the end… Read more »
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Three Anchors Opens In Resort Next To New K-Coast Surf Shop
OCEAN CITY – A new commercial property in Ocean City is now home to Three Anchors Coastal Eats & Spirits.Located next to K-Coast Surf Shop on 78th Street, Three Anchors Coastal Eats & Spirits offers coastal cuisine in a family friendly environment.Owners Mark Pugh, Chris Shanahan and Kevin Rohe opened the doors of Three Anchors… Read more »
Former Youth Pastor Sentenced In Child Abuse Case
BERLIN — A Stockton man has been sentenced to 75 years in jail with all but 37 suspended for multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor as he served as a youth pastor at a local church in Pocomoke.Rodney Harmon, Jr., 34, of Stockton last week was sentenced in Worcester County Circuit Court to… Read more »
Boardwalk Stabbing Suspect Sought
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Police on Monday are still seeking the public’s help in locating a suspect in the stabbing of two individuals during a fight on the Boardwalk early Sunday morning.Around 1:25 a.m. on Sunday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a fight involving multiple people on the Boardwalk at Caroline… Read more »
Eight-Year Sentence For Armed Robbery Spree
SNOW HILL — The last of four suspects involved in gunpoint robberies in Ocean City last year was sentenced last week to eight years in jail.Kiya Conner, 21, of Salisbury, pleaded guilty in March to two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery for her role in the spree last Oct. 21 and sentencing was deferred…. Read more »
Trio Arrested Over Skateboarding
OCEAN CITY — Three Baltimore-area men were arrested on various charges last weekend after allegedly causing a disturbance on the Boardwalk over a skateboarding incident.Around 11:20 a.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were patrolling on the Boardwalk in the area of 9th Street when they observed Javon Thomas, 26, of Baltimore, skateboarding… Read more »
More Questions Raised Over West OC Bike Path Design
OCEAN CITY — After hearing from a concerned business owner, an Ocean City councilmember this week voiced concern about the proposed design of the bike-friendly trail in West Ocean City.For the better part of the last year, the State Highway Administration (SHA) has been developing plans for a bicycle and pedestrian-friendly path along the Route… Read more »
Fenwick Island Approves App For Parking Permits
FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick Island will offer a free parking permit app beginning this summer season.Last week, the Town of Fenwick Island introduced a new ParkMobile app, which allows visitors to obtain a permit for street parking without visiting the Fenwick Island Police Department or the kiosk.“The Town implemented ParkMobile for a couple of reasons… Read more »
Ocean Downs Leads Md. In Revenue Gains
BERLIN — Maryland’s six operating casinos generated over $152 million in gaming revenue of May, and the Ocean Downs Casino recorded the largest percentage gain over the same month of the prior year.Maryland Lottery and Gaming’s monthly report for May was a mixed bag of results including modest gains for some of the state’s six… Read more »
First Project SEARCH Interns Celebrated
BERLIN – Community members this week honored the first class of Project SEARCH interns with an end-of-year celebration at Atlantic General Hospital.On Wednesday, families, community leaders and staff at Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) gathered to celebrate Worcester County’s first class of Project SEARCH interns. Project SEARCH is a national program created to help people with… Read more »
