OCEAN CITY — The driver in a video depicting a donut and burnout on Coastal Highway that went viral and became symbolic of some of the complaints associated with the OC Cruisin’ event in May has been charged with numerous offenses.On May 16, a blue Chevrolet Corvette was caught on video pulling out onto Coastal… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A potential disaster was averted on Sunday evening when a sprinkler quickly extinguished a kitchen fire at a 25th-floor unit in a north-end high-rise condominium.Shortly before 11 p.m. on Sunday, the Ocean City Fire Department responded to a fire alarm activation resulting from a fire in a unit at the Century I… Read more »
BERLIN – Though both the town and the Adkins Company say they’re committed to working the problem out, signs in front of the store warn drivers that portion of Harrison Avenue is closed to through traffic.Berlin Mayor Gee Williams says the signs were put up by Adkins Company and shouldn’t stop motorists from using the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- Two local teams made a strong showing at Lax Splash last weekend in Baltimore with each winning the championship in their respective divisions.Some of the top youth lacrosse programs in the state competed in the prestigious Lax Splash tournament at various locations in Baltimore and once again the Eastern Shore and the local… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Despite two vehicle-pedestrian collisions in the span of less than a week in Ocean City, early season figures continue to show signs of decline.A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle around 8 a.m. last Saturday morning in the area of 23rd Street and Philadelphia Ave. The unidentified pedestrian was crossing the road… Read more »
SALISBURY – The Salisbury City Council quickly went over agenda items last week, approving the addition of restrooms to Ben’s Red Swings, an amendment to the current fiscal year budget and a fee for Bed and Breakfast Inns to be established.Restroom AdditionA resolution came before the council to approve construction and accept the donation of… Read more »
BERLIN – Members of the local law enforcement community showed their support for Special Olympics Maryland with a torch run through Ocean City and Berlin this week.As part of the 30th Annual Maryland Torch Run, local law enforcement officers participated in a torch relay in Ocean City and Berlin June 1. They were cheered on… Read more »
BERLIN – Local officials are expected to find out more about the potential for an excursion railroad in Worcester County with the results of a feasibility study later this month.On June 16, representatives from Stone Consulting are expected to meet with the Worcester County Commissioners to share information on the costs and infrastructure changes that… Read more »
Linda Hearn, director of senior services for Wicomico County and secretary for the Wicomico County Commission on Aging, presented a “Celebrating Aging Award” last month to Apple Discount Drugs President Jeff Sherr.President RecognizedSALISBURY — Apple Discount Drugs announced President Jeff Sherr has been honored with the “Celebrating Aging Award” from the Wicomico County Commission on… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Rockville man was arrested on numerous charges last week after hitting a motorcycle in the area of 49th Street and running as many as 10 red lights before finally getting stopped in the area of 8th Street and Philadelphia Ave.Around 12:40 a.m. last Sunday, an OCPD officer on patrol in the… Read more »