Four Charged In Late-Night Strong Armed Robbery Over Weekend

OCEAN CITY – A local man was arrested last week after allegedly swiping his girlfriend’s backpack containing over $3,000 in cash along with her iPhone from a downtown condominium. Around 2 a.m. last Thursday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a condominium at 8th Street...

BERLIN – Police are reminding residents to lock their doors to ensure valuables remain safe. Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing encouraged residents to lock their car doors, their house doors and their garage doors this week. The message comes after a trio of residents shared video on social media...

From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., several streets will be closed to allow producers to display their goods. Live music from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call Rose 443-880-8444. Every...

The Sea Scape was built by Ridge Harman, Sr. in 1954 and was the first Boardwalk motel in Ocean City. Located on 16th Street, it was part of what would soon become known as “Motel Row.”. The famous March Storm of ‘62 would cause serious damage to the entire...

SNOW HILL – Officials opted not to grant a new Ocean City bar’s request to host live music this week. The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) approved background music but not live music for Bahama Bay Bar at a meeting on Wednesday. The decision came after a neighbor of the bar, which is located on Wicomico Street, expressed concern about noise.

OCEAN CITY- The resort area’s collective hangover from last week’s White Marlin Open has just about worn off in time for the 28th Annual MidAtlantic Tournament, the next big event on the summer sportfishing calendar. The annual MidAtlantic Tournament originated in Cape May, N.J. nearly three decades ago,...

OCEAN CITY- With the drama of the White Marlin Open subsided, the resort area’s lady anglers get their turn in the spotlight this weekend with the return of the Poor Girl’s Open for the 28th year. The Poor Girl’s Open, which typically falls on the weekend after the...

OCEAN CITY – A day-long surf camp for children with autism returned to the beaches of Ocean City this week. On Wednesday, 225 children with autism and their families gathered on the beach in front of the Castle in the Sand Hotel for the 13th annual Surfers Healing camp.

SALISBURY – For the fifth year in a row, Wor-Wic Community College was named a Military Spouse Friendly School by VIQTORY, a veteran-owned company whose mission is to assist military personnel transitioning to a civilian life. Earlier this year, Wor-Wic also received gold-level recognition as an overall Military Friendly...

OCEAN CITY – Having already been moved back to the third week in October to accommodate other major events in late September, Sunfest promises to retain the traditional elements that have made it so popular over the decades but will also include some new elements designed to expand the demographics.

OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week approved a new Beach Tennis MD Open event for the weekend straddling late September and early October, or the same weekend as other major events in the resort. On Monday, the Mayor and Council heard a pitch to approve a new special...

SALISBURY – Bottom of FormThe National Folk Festival will return to downtown Salisbury next weekend for its final year. For the fourth and final year, the National Folk Festival will make its way to downtown Salisbury for a weekend of music, arts, entertainment, and food. From Aug. 26-28, roughly 350 artists – musicians, dancers, storytellers and craftspeople – will take part in the festivities, with more than 20 different musical groups performing on four outdoor stages throughout downtown.

OCEAN CITY – While still a little over a month away, the excitement is building for the inaugural Oceans Calling three-day music festival with the announcement of the lineup this week for each day of the event. Last August, Tourism and Business Development Director Tom Perlozzo and C3 Presents...

Thanks to an army of volunteers and over 5,000 voters signing the petition, the citizens of Worcester County will have the opportunity to vote for or against the bond issuance to build the Sports Complex. At first glance, the bond bill calls for a general obligation bond of $11,198,830. However,...

SALISBURY – Partnerships with a local nonprofit are expected to assist seniors and low-income families with critical home repairs. Earlier this month, Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Services (SNHS), a nonprofit dedicated to increasing homeownership and sustainable neighborhoods, announced its partnership with Chesapeake Housing Mission (CHM). Officials say additional funding will...

OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Jeep Week will return to Ocean City Aug. 25-28.Bottom of Form. This event is an annual gathering of the Jeep community. The main hub is the convention center with Jeeps of all types and sizes on display. The event will also feature Show & Shines and vendors showcasing and selling parts and upgrades for your Jeep or 4×4.

OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Lacrosse Classic held last weekend was once again a huge. success with some of the top men’s and women’s players competing for four days culminating. with championship games on Sunday. In the Men’s Elite A Division, it was Barley’s Backyard going 4-0 and...

OCEAN PINES – Election results, financial reports and presentations on various community initiatives highlighted the Ocean Pines Association’s annual meeting. For the first time since 2018, more than 100 association members were in attendance for the community’s annual meeting, held at the Ocean Pines Community Center on Aug. 13. For the first time in its history, the association held its annual gathering in a hybrid format, allowing members to attend both in person and online.

On Aug. 10, the Ward Museum Executive Director Dr. Kristin Sullivan was the guest speaker at the weekly meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City. Pictured is Sullivan, left, with Tim Lund, the club’s president.

FENWICK ISLAND – The three successful candidates in this year’s municipal election began their tenure this week following an organizational meeting of the town council. Bottom of Form. On Monday, Bill Rymer, Ed Bishop and Richard Been were sworn in to the Fenwick Island Town Council following successful...