BERLIN — Prompted by residents’ interest, the Berlin Mayor and Council took a moment last week to give a progress update on a new police station to be located adjacent to Route 113.Though a new station is not expected for several years, Mayor Gee Williams said that there’s a hope that the land it will… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting last Thursday for the grand opening of Red Doors Community Center at St. Paul’s By-The-Sea. The center is a non-profit organization providing enrichment opportunities for the community and engaging in community service. “Our mission is to provide opportunities for enrichment in mind,… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – With Election Day approaching in a month, discussions are heating up at City Hall, as City Council members and citizens alike continue to stir the political pot.Citizens For Ocean City spokesman Joe Groves approached the Mayor and City Council during the comments portion of Monday’s council meeting to speak in regards to… Read more »

BERLIN — After a popular performance of Romeo and Juliet downtown last month, Brown Box Theatre co-founder Kyler Taustin confirmed that his trope will be back on the shore next year for a follow-up.The play, which took place outside in historic Berlin, was well received, earning a standing ovation, which Town Director of Community and… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — The 15th Annual Endless Summer Cruisin Car Show returns to the Ocean City Inlet parking lot Oct. 4-7.Show hours are from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 4 through Saturday, Oct. 6 and the Grand Finale Car Show and Awards Ceremony 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7.  This… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Although attempts have been made to persuade John Franklin Adkins to drop out of the race for City Council, he has declared that he is in it for the long run, saying it is time for a change on the council.Adkins’ choice to run for elected office goes back to a Mayor… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The 23rd Annual Play It Safe campaign took place last summer and this week Ocean City Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee Chair Donna Greenwood presented a status report.The mission of Play It Safe is to encourage high school graduates coming to the beach to make informed, healthy choices while having responsible… Read more »

BERLIN — Seeing the opportunity to get in on the “ground floor” of a burgeoning service industry, Berlin native Lee Kendall decided last year to create his own roof cleaning business last year, a move he said has seen marked success.“I finally found my niche,” said Kendall, owner of Kendall Scapes.While researching possible business opportunities,… Read more »

SALISBURY — With $262,000 in grant funding for a new skate park already approved, the Salisbury City Council has decided to hold off on accepting the money while searching for an alternative location for the project. However, Community Development Director Debbie Stam warned the council that too much delay could cost the city future funds.“I… Read more »