Published July 17, 2009
OCEAN CITY - Helmets are just one step away from becoming the rule rather than just an option for anyone renting a scooter in Ocean City.
The City Council unanimously passed the first reading of a new ordinance on Monday night requiring all occupants of rental scooters on city-owned streets to wear a helmet.
Although the town cannot force riders to wear helmets on state-owned roadways, such as Coastal Highway, and portions of Baltimore Avenue (up to 15th Street), the town is allowed by state law...
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Published July 17, 2009
OCEAN CITY - This past week the Ocean City Police Department handled several injury accidents involving scooters, bicycles and pedestrians. In all cases, the OCPD noted negligent or illegal acts which led to collisions.
In one case, a motorist attempted to make an illegal turn, which resulted in the motorist striking two scooters at the same time. In all, four persons were injured.
In a separate incident, a bicyclist was listening to music riding with headphones in both ears and disregarded the...
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Published July 17, 2009
OCEAN CITY - Tickets for Ocean City's 2010 Springfest headline acts go on sale
10 a.m. Friday, July 24. An exciting line-up of musical entertainment has been scheduled and you will want to get your tickets now for the best seats in the house. Set for May 6-9, 2010, Springfest will present Captain Fantastic, the Country Rat Pack Tour and the Teen Idols.
On Thursday, May 6 at 8 p.m., take a musical journey with the Rocket Man, Captain Fantastic, the premier Elton John Tribute Show. Captain...
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Published July 17, 2009
OCEAN CITY - Local residents and visitors are invited this weekend to the 20th Annual Greek Festival, sponsored by the St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Ocean City.
Beginning today through Sunday, the Roland E. Powell Convention Center will be transformed into a Greek paradise, featuring delicious Greek food and pastries, imports, gifts, arts and crafts, live folk dancing performances by the Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey and live music by Apollina beginning at 5 p.m. daily.
Although the live...
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Published July 17, 2009
SNOW HILL - A Pittsville man convicted in April of first-degree murder and other charges in the stabbing death of a Pocomoke man in his home in March 2008 was sentenced this week to life in prison plus 20 years.
On April 8, a Worcester County jury deliberated for a little more than an hour before returning guilty verdicts on first-degree murder and other charges against Charles Robert Phillips, 30, for the stabbing death of William Nibblett, 77, in his Pocomoke home in March 2008. The convicted...
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