BERLIN – With a town-wide flooding fix probably years away, residents are still experiencing stormwater flooding in various neighborhoods around Berlin.The town of Berlin took over authority for stormwater management within municipal limits earlier this year. A draft of the new stormwater regulations and policies will be presented to the Mayor and Council for consideration… Read more »

BERLIN – Organized gang activity is creeping into Berlin alongside unaffiliated criminal groups that have been in town for years, but local law enforcement is working to prevent organized gangs from taking hold in the town.The key to handling organized gang activity in Berlin is prevention, said Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing in an interview… Read more »

BERLIN – Dr. William Henry Park in east Berlin was named after a Berlin notable – but few these days seem to know anything about Henry, leading one town staffer to appeal to residents for information on this mysterious pillar of the community.Berlin Deputy Town Administrator Mary Bohlen is asking community members to come forward… Read more »

BERLIN – Homeowners might soon be required to get town permits for many home improvements in Berlin, including some interior renovations, with an ordinance requiring the new permits introduced this week by the Berlin Mayor and Council.  Staff proposed adding more permit requirements to keep better track of home renovations and improvements inside and out,… Read more »

T.K. DickersonStaff WriterWEST OCEAN CITY – Carey and Beverly Flynn had been coming down to Ocean City for many years to enjoy the area and check up on her father. One day, they couldn’t find him and were informed that he had gone down to 707 Sports Bar and Grille. “As soon as we walked… Read more »

SNOW HILL – A Salisbury man, facing the death penalty for allegedly kidnapping and killing an 11-year-old girl in Salisbury in December, was found guilty last week by a Worcester County Circuit Court jury of fourth-degree burglary for an unrelated case in Ocean City.Thomas J. Leggs, the accused murderer of Sara Haley Foxwell, appeared in… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — Alleged accusations and state investigations have now led to a petition calling for a public hearing on the Liquor Control Board for Worcester County by the state Comptroller’s Office.Area liquor licensees have acquired more than 400 names since last Friday hoping to capitalize on an obscure section in Article 2-B in state… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — An economic impact study says that the proposed performing arts center in the Roland E. Powell Convention Center could generate six figure revenues annually and millions in direct and indirect spending to the local economy.However, the same study also said the town could get six figure revenues from charging users to park… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — The battle between the state’s wholesalers and the Liquor Control Board for Worcester County (LCB) for a stronger foothold on the second tier of the state’s three-tier alcohol system seems to be one of the driving forces behind continuous allegations and ongoing investigations against the quasi-governmental monopoly.Simply put, some wholesalers believe that… Read more »

BERLIN – The field of applicants for the recently vacated Worcester County Circuit Court judgeship was made public this week and includes a handful of familiar names including a sitting Circuit Court Master and a few well-known local attorneys.The Maryland Judicial Nominating Committee late Wednesday posted the list of applicants for the Worcester County Circuit… Read more »