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Seniors walked and accepted their diplomas at the Stephen Decatur High School graduation ceremony in the Louis H. Taylor Stadium on Wednesday. The Class of 2023 listened to Principal Tom Sites, Superintendent Lou Taylor and keynote speaker Dr. Stephen P. Fell before turning their tassels, throwing their caps and watching fireworks.
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City Council wants legal tools in place to keep cannabis use off streets
By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (June 2, 2023) Come July 1, the recreational use of marijuana will be legal in Maryland, but Ocean City officials are taking steps now to ensure most public places remain cannabisfree zones. At a work session Tuesday, council members voted to move a ban of onpremise cannabis consumption li-
censes to a first reading. If the ordinance passes, city business owners will not be able to get a license to sell, or allow use of, any cannabis products in their establishments. “Equate it to a bar,” City Manager Terry McGean explained. “You can have a beer garden, you could smoke pot outside and you could vape it and consume edibles inside … The law allows local jurisdictions to ban that license and council wants to move forward with doing so.” The statewide legalization of recreational marijuana last legislative session through the Cannabis Reform
Bill introduced a host of new regulatory laws and code changes that Maryland municipalities are maneuvering. In Ocean City, McGean appointed Deputy City Manager JR Harmon, a retired police captain, to lead the effort. At Tuesday’s work session, Harmon presented details of the proposed city code changes. He also shared staff members’ recommendation to prohibit the operation of onsite consumption establishments and licenses, and establishment of penalties for violations. According to the See ABSOLUTE Page 3
Mailloux’s first hearing dropped as unnecessary By Hunter Hine Staff Writer (June 2, 2023) The initial court appearance for the suspect in the Gavin Knupp hit-and-run case, Tyler Mailloux, had been scheduled for this May 31, but was canceled after the court agreed the reasons for the hearing had already been addressed. Mailloux, 22, of Berlin has been charged as the driver in the hit-andrun death of the 14-year-old Knupp of See Mailloux Page 4
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Absolute bans not allowed, controls of pot sales exist Continued from Page 1 language, if passed, violation of the ordinance is considered a “municipal infraction,” which is punishable by a fine of $25 to $1,000. McGean explained that cannabis sale and consumption is currently prohibited in all establishments, except through dispensary licenses. The pending ordinance would simply make any other type of recreational marijuana license nonexistent. “It’s different from dispensaries, where you can buy it and take it home. That we cannot outright ban,” McGean explained. “That’s like the difference between getting your beer at a bar and getting your beer at a 7Eleven. Here, you’re not going to be able to open a business that allows on-premise consumption of cannabis.” McGean added that while no absolute bans are allowed, there are ways to police recreational sale and use of cannabis in city limits. “We are allowed to regulate that through zoning and various setbacks from churches and schools and parks and things like that,” McGean said. “We are working on an ordinance that will regulate dispensaries from a zoning standpoint. But that is a more lengthy process.” No cannabis dispensaries, which right now only allow for medical sales, exist in city limits. There are some in Worcester County, though, and McGean said those business owners will have an easier time if they want to sell recreational cannabis products. “If you have an existing medical dispensary, you will rather quickly be
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A sign on the Boardwalk informs people that smoking and vaping is prohibited. The regulations have been in place for a while and will remain and regulate smoking recreatioal marijuana when it becomes legal in July 1.
able to get a license from the state to sell it recreationally,” he said. “But if you do not, that is going to be a much longer process.” McGean added that the same rules will apply for smoking on the Boardwalk, with anyone who is caught smoking marijuana facing the same penalties they would if they were smoking anything else. Following Tuesday’s approval, the proposed ordinance will move to a first reading, If it passes, it will advance to a second reading and, presumably, final approval.
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Resort to create task force for sports complex project By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (June 2, 2023) Ocean City Council members are officially keeping the concept of a county sports complex alive with a decision to take the lead on the project and appoint a task force to pursue plans. City Manager Terry McGean said council members and Mayor Rick Meehan discussed the project and a recent Maryland Stadium Authority study on the feasibility of building a complex on a roughly 100-acre site near Stephen Decatur High School at a work session Tuesday. Members of the stadium authority and representatives from consulting firm Crossroad Consultants presented results of the study to elected officials from the city, county and Berlin at a public meeting on April 27. City officials requested the informational meeting — the only one held since the stadium authority released the study in December — and Tuesday was the first time the mayor and council publicly discussed the details. McGean said Meehan, who has been a vocal advocate for a county sports complex since its inception, will take the reins on heading the task force. Council members also agreed
to direct the new group to look at other options for the project. “I think the consensus seemed to be to look at other [sites], not just look at this same location but to explore other alternatives as well,” McGean said. Council members’ decision to take the lead on the project brings new life to it after plans died at the county level in a majority vote by the Worcester County Commissioners. The 4-3 vote reflected the results of a November referendum in which county voters shot down a request to buy bonds to purchase the land at the proposed site off of Route 50. When the commissioners followed with their vote, the project pretty much died until city officials stepped in. Members of the future task force will evaluate the scope, location and potential funding sources. It is unknown at this time how much money would be needed for land for a complex or where the cash would come from. The study, however, said the state could fund 80 percent of the estimated more than $153.5 million cost for construction of both indoor and outdoor sports facilities. The cost estimate does not include
An aerial view of the proposed site of a Worcester County sports complex is shown. Ocean City Council members decided at a work session May 30 to take the reins on the project, which will include appointing a task force to look into feasibility and costs, and considering other properties.
the land purchase, which city officials have already considered. In the fiscal 2024 budget, which goes into effect July 1, money was allocated for a land purchase for a sports complex. The line item was ultimately removed, but kept alive with a “placeholder” in fiscal 2025. According to the study, the proposed Route 50 location could accommodate the complex, and would support about 1,000 jobs, 100,000 new room nights a year in Ocean City and Worcester County, and roughly $10 million in tax revenue — $2 mil-
lion local and $8 million state tax revenue annually. The site plan for the complex — at the proposed site near SDHS — calls for 10 rectangular outdoor fields, several of which can also be used as baseball or softball diamonds; a 125,000 square-foot indoor fieldhouse with 10 basketball courts or 20 volleyball courts; and 20,000 square feet of indoor expansion space. Plans also call for a tournament central area, parking, a playground, and support spaces. There is also room for future expansion areas.
Mailloux goes to court in Sept. Continued from Page 1 Ocean Pines last July. Mailloux will be represented by Lutherville attorney George Psoras Jr. “The whole point of the initial appearance hearing is to advise the defendant of the charges and explain his right to have an attorney.” State’s Attorney Kristin Heiser said in early May. “If he already has an attorney, the court doesn’t need to advise him on those things.” The court on May 17 set aside four days in the second week of September — Sept. 11-14 — for Mailloux’s trial, which will be preceded by a motions hearing on Aug. 16 in the courtroom of Judge Brian Shockley. Judge Brett W. Wilson of Dorchester County Circuit Court is scheduled to preside
over the first three days of the trial, and Shockley is scheduled to cover the final day. Heiser filed 17 charges against Mailloux in Worcester County Circuit Court on April 28, about 10 months after the incident that killed Knupp on Grays Corner Road last July. Four of the 17 charges are felonies, two of which carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. All the charges are related to Mailloux’s alleged failures to stop at the scene or report it later. The list of charges includes failure to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in bodily injury or death, and failure to report an accident that involved bodily injury or death within 15 days of the incident happening.
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GEORGETOWN RD BERLIN • $150,000 Build your dream house! If you are looking for some acreage look no further, this property is 3.016 acres. This property is just off Route 113 and close to Berlin, America's coolest small town. The property is conveniently located near Ocean City Beaches and Assateague Island. Survey has been done and soil samples are completed. No HOA to worry about let's start the process and get exactly what you want in a home. MLS MDWO2009248
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Pro Bull Riders return to inlet for second year starting today
Bull Rider Jake Borneck tries to stay on his animal during the first-ever Professional Bull Riding competition and Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeo last year in Ocean City. This year’s event is set for June 2-4 in the inlet parking lot.
By Hunter Hine Seacrets, with the band Triple Rail Staff Writer Turn playing there. All riders will compete in the first (June 2, 2023) For the second year, cowboys and bulls are returning three rounds, then the top 10 riders to the resort for the Ocean City compete in the final round. Seacrets Classic Professional Bull Lightning within 10 miles of the Rider Challenge Series that starts inlet or heavy rain conditions could cause events to be delayed, but Simptoday at the inlet parking lot. “To go outside, to buck a bull by son said the forecast as of Tuesday the Atlantic Ocean, to have that set- looks good. If there is just slight to ting and kind of a kickoff of the sum- normal rain, the event will go on, mer season. No better place to do it Simpson said. “It is literally adrenaline-filled acthan in Ocean City,” said Robert Simpson, general manager of the tion from start to finish,” Simpson said. “It really is edge-of-your-seat Challenge Series. Three-day ticket packages cost entertainment. I know that’s really $204, and single-day tickets range worn out by every promoter with from $30-$85 dollars. Spectators can every show, but it really is, and so purchase tickets at until people see it live, they don’t get event.etix.com/ticket/v/28079/. it, and then once they see it live, they come back year Tickets can be after year.” bought at the door, but are expected to Professional Bull ‘It is literally adrenaline-filled Rider Michael Lane sell out beforehand. action from start to finish. Last year, about from Virginia rode It really is edge-of-your-seat in the event last 7,425 people attended all three year and placed entertainment.’ fifth. He’s returning days of the bull-ridRobert Simpson, this year. ing challenge. general manager of the Lane compared Organizers had Challenge Series riding a bull to “tryto turn people away ing to tame a because it sold out, storm,” and said but this year, the promoters are bringing in another set one of the greatest tools is mental of bleachers to raise the audience to composure. “That storm’s going to do what it about 4,800 seats per day, Simpson wants to do and that bull’s going to do said. The event starts today at 3 p.m., what he wants to do, but you can just with country music performer Jimmy stay with it, and you know it’s a lot Charles playing from 4-5:30 p.m. by like having a dancing partner,” Lane the beer tents at the inlet, and the said. “You just have to move with me. Endless Ember Duo band playing at Where he goes, you go, and over the the same time. The inlet will also years you learn how to control a lot of have western-style food vendors the nerves, the fear.” Riders must hold onto the bull around the lot. At 6 p.m. the first round of riders one-handed and can’t touch themwill compete and that will be followed selves or the bull with their free hand. by an after party headed by the band They must stay on for at least eight 6 Pack Rodeo at Teaser’s Dockside seconds, but if they can hold on past that, four judges rate the bull and the Bar in West Ocean City. Gates will open at 3 p.m. tomor- rider on a scale of 1-25. Judges add all four scores together row and Charles will return for a 4:30-5 p.m. performance before the for a single final score. “Whenever you hit the mid 80s second round of bull riders gets started at 6 p.m. That, too, will be fol- that’s kind of average. Upper 80s, lowed by another after party, this you’re going a little better, and once you break 90s you’re starting to do time at Seacrets. On Sunday, the third and final day, really well,” Lane said. Lane said after riding inside colithe gates will open at 11 a.m. and Charles will play from noon-2:30 seums all year, taking on a bull in the p.m. At 2 p.m. the third round of bull open air by the ocean will be a nice riding will get underway and, which break. For more information visit pbrois followed by the championship round. The after party will return to ceancity.com.
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