OCEAN CITY — A federal jury yesterday found in favor of the town and the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) in an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) suit, ruling a former OCPD officer had not proven his diabetes was at the heart of his alleged wrongful termination.In 2009, former OCPD officer David Catrino filed suit… Read more »

POCOMOKE — The Delmarva Discovery Center (DDC) in Pocomoke is getting ready to end 2011 with a special celebration and bring in the New Year with three diverse events.On Saturday, Dec. 10, the DDC’s will be celebrating local heritage with the second annual Winter Watermen’s Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Local watermen will share… Read more »

BERLIN — The goal of growing crowds to town events have business owners in Berlin asking for more side streets to be included in the festivities.“What we’re really looking to do is benefit all of the merchants in town,” said Chamber of Commerce President Elaine Brady.According to Brady, more businesses are hoping to get involved… Read more »

SALISBURY — A Salisbury man was sentenced to 20 years in prison this week for conspiracy to commit armed robbery this week after pleading guilty to his role in a pair of armed robberies in 2010.U.S. District Court Judge Catherine C. Blake this week sentenced Christopher Foster, 32, of Salisbury, also known as “Capone,” to… Read more »

BERLIN — The arrival of the holiday season signals a time for more charitable giving and donations to those less fortunate, but local law enforcement officials this week are warning residents and visitors the season also signals a time for the area’s criminal element to prey on the collective good nature in the community.More than… Read more »

SALISBURY – The City of Salisbury is seeking the opportunity to sit down with Wicomico County to prove it deserves a tax differential. If the city is not successful, officials will have to explore other avenues.According to Acting Internal Services Director Gerri Moore, under Maryland State Law municipalities have the opportunity to ask the county… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The holiday spirit is being revived downtown through the initiatives of Light Up Downtown Ocean City 2011.The Downtown Association, Ocean City Development Association (OCDC) and the Boardwalk Development Association (BDA) have announced that Light Up Downtown Ocean City is underway. The associations have begun asking downtown residents and business owners to display… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Mayor and Council has decided to promote from within to fill the City Clerk vacancy left by the passing of Kathy Mathias last August.Kelly Allmond, a five-year veteran of the town, learned Tuesday that the council has decided to offer her the position of City Clerk, instead of conducting… Read more »

BERLIN — A growing group of locals have begun the process of trying to open a dog park in the Berlin area.“It wouldn’t need to be too big,” said Cate Carrick Nellans, who hopes to use a portion of the fields located near the Worcester Preparatory School.Nellans, along with resident Chrissy Ehrhart-Knight, is spearheading the… Read more »