Charges dropped against Hewitt in beating death
Charges were dropped last week against one of the three young men charged in the beating death of 19-year-old Michael Mitchell of Berlin.
Posted: July 07,2008
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Seized beer meets death by steam roller
It was almost a summer tradition in Ocean City: police officers watching while underage drinkers dumped their beer or other alcoholic beverages down a storm drain on the side of the road.
Posted: July 07,2008
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Joint council PZ meeting explores development needs
Current and future development issues and how the resort should handle them was the topic of discussion between Ocean City’s top planning body and its elected officials this week.
Posted: July 07,2008
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Unofficial airport fuel policy irks resort council
Turning an unwritten policy regarding fuel sales at the Ocean City Municipal Airport into an official procedure received unexpected opposition from the City Council on Monday.
Posted: July 07,2008
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Resort retains its zero-tolerance drug policy for city employees
Ocean City is a zero-tolerance employer when it comes to drug use and on Monday resort leaders rejected a proposal to relax that rule and offer employees fired for drug use a second chance.
Posted: July 07,2008
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Navy looking to alter training in waters off resort shoreline
Uncle Sam wants you … to help determine the type and amount of testing and training the United States Navy will continue doing in the waters off the coast of Ocean City.
Posted: July 07,2008
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Community Hall overhaul hinges on outcome of another referendum
The rebuilding of Ocean Pines Community Hall could begin in the fall if voters approve of the project in a referendum.
Posted: July 07,2008
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PZ to encourage commercial growth with zoning incentives
After months of discussion, the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission has approved regulations that would encourage commercial and restrict residential development on commercially zoned properties.
Posted: July 07,2008
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County to ask state for Sunday motorcycle and camper sales
At the request of Harley-Davidson of Ocean City, the Worcester County Commissioners will ask state delegates to support changing state law to allow dealers to sell motorcycles on Sundays.
Posted: July 07,2008
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County to consider restaurant grant, water plan amendment
The Worcester County Commissioners at upcoming meetings will vote on a grant application for a restaurant at the new Discovery Center in Pocomoke City and an amendment to the county’s water and sewer plan to serve a commercial development on Route 50.
Posted: July 07,2008
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Tax legislation affecting Worcester reviewed at EDC meeting
Bills affecting property taxes cleared the General Assembly this year and the Worcester County supervisor of assessments on Wednesday explained how these new laws will affect the average taxpayer.
Posted: July 07,2008
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OC to try third approach to secure lease for recreation site
Plans to overhaul the recreation complex on Third Street have stalled and Ocean City officials are taking a third approach with the Worcester County Commissioners to reach an agreement on the use of the land.
Posted: July 07,2008
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Quick-thinking local man saves drowning woman
When a strange noise woke Ed Jankiewicz Saturday morning, it set off the series of events that changed his life.
Posted: June 27,2008
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Comptroller says no to slots
Comptroller Peter Franchot brought his opposition to slot machine gambling to Ocean City, visiting Boardwalk businesses he said would be hurt if slots come to the state.
Posted: June 27,2008
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After a three-year effort, Berlin named Main Street community
Tuesday was a day for Michael Day to celebrate.
Posted: June 27,2008
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Resort businesses, leaders learn signs of potential gangs
Resort leaders and business owners got a crash course in recognizing potential gang symbols and activities from an expert in the field last week.
Posted: June 27,2008
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O'Malley, Worcester students film school bus safety reminder
As a group of 20 young students got off … and back on … and off again … and back on a school bus in Ocean City on Tuesday, they were greeted by an unexpected visitor: Gov. Martin O’Malley.
Posted: June 27,2008
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More than 13,000 grads participate in Play It Safe
With nearly all of the attendance recorded from the more than 50 events offered as a part of Ocean City’s “Play It Safe program,” organizers this week reported that at least 13,095 high school graduates participated in the free activities.
Posted: June 27,2008
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McLaughlin, Purcell guaranteed seats on board
After helping to set up the chairs for the candidates forum in Community Hall last Wednesday, Ocean Piners learned the results of the election for the OPA Board of Directors would be a foregone conclusion. One of the three candidates had decided to drop out of the race, meaning the two remaining candidates would be assured victory.
Posted: June 27,2008
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Man with extensive criminal history breaks into hotel room
A man with an extensive history of serious run-ins with the law was arrested in Ocean City Monday night after he apparently broke into a hotel room where a young woman was sleeping.
Posted: June 27,2008
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Climbing gas prices keep people out of cars, boats
Gas prices, gas prices, gas prices.
Posted: June 27,2008
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'Bicycle Man' Harmon subject of Babcok film, foundation
Maurice Harmon collects movies, but he never expected to be the subject of one. Now he is.
Posted: June 27,2008
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Berlin planning approval process fast for one project, slow for another
Although the Berlin Planning Commission gave a speedy approval for plans for a new restaurant earlier this month, another approval took considerably longer.
Posted: June 27,2008
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'Park Quest' program designed to lure families to great outdoors
Looking for a family adventure this summer? Well look no farther than your own Eastern Shore back yard.
Posted: June 27,2008
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Competition heats uup in second month of Amateur Angler contest
As the fishing around Ocean City continues to improve during the summer season, so does the competitiveness of the Amateur Angler Fishing Contest. Now in its fifth week, the contest, open to all visitors and local anglers, had winners in five of its six categories — largest flounder, trout, bluefish, sea bass, rockfish and tautog.
Posted: June 27,2008
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Officers Injured by Theft Suspect
Two Ocean City police officers were injured in the line of duty last week when a theft suspect fought back as they attempted to place him under arrest.
Posted: June 20,2008
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'Senior Week' rowdy but nothing unusual
Though residents in certain neighborhoods of Ocean City were lamenting the influx of high school seniors to the resort in early June and the generally rowdy behavior that usually accompanies the arrival of the so-called June Bugs, resort police said this year’s crop was no worse than those last year.
Posted: June 20,2008
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Superintendent scolded for budget fact omission
The Worcester County superintendent of schools was admonished Tuesday not to withhold budget information from the county com-missioners again.
Posted: June 20,2008
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Four-man argument on Coastal Highway ends with stabbing
A case of road rage turned even more violent in Ocean City last weekend, resulting in two men being sent to the hospital with stab wounds.
Posted: June 20,2008
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Burbage family to redevelop portion of Pitts Street in Berlin
Developer Jack Burbage and his sons plan to redevelop a section of downtown Berlin, Todd Burbage and builder Ron Cascio told the town Planning Commission last week.
Posted: June 20,2008
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Owner of crab house has plan for new restaurant near Rt. 346
The former owner of Crab Alley in Ocean City and West Ocean City plans to open a restaurant in Berlin and now has the support of the Berlin Planning Commission.
Posted: June 20,2008
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Comp plan implementation proceeds, final draft due this year
Zoning maps and ordinances to implement the county’s comprehensive plan are expected to be in final draft form by the end of the year.
Posted: June 20,2008
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Long-awaited Gateway Grand on track to open this summer
While the construction on the Gateway Grand condominium project on 49th Street is nearing completion, the owners continue to work to secure a tenant for the on-site restaurant in time for the project’s impending opening.
Posted: June 20,2008
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Foreign workers to be included in Ocean City evacuation plan
As part of their annual hurricane season preparations, Ocean City emergency officials are updating the resort’s emergency management plan to reflect the community’s increased population and the growing presence of foreign workers.
Posted: June 20,2008
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City agrees to help Art League find funds to expand building
A plea for help by the president of the Art League of Ocean City was heard at Monday’s City Council meeting, when city officials pledged to help the Art League find the funds to expand its building.
Posted: June 20,2008
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