BERLIN – Berlin’s mayor has asked town staff to work with police to find ways to increase security at the next New Year’s Eve celebration.The directive came after Councilman Thom Gulyas said he was approached by several residents who were concerned about the littering, public urination and other problems that occurred at the recent event.“I… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Police Department is reaching out to more colleges and universities in an effort to fill seasonal police officer positions, an attempt considered promising to law enforcement officials.“It has been a challenge the last couple of years,” Councilman Dennis Dare, chair of the Police Commission, said. “I asked that the… Read more »
BERLIN – In spite of the mayor’s criticism of a grassroots campaign to rename Berlin Falls Park, town leaders agreed this week to develop a formal policy regarding the naming of public property.During the public comment portion of Monday’s council meeting, resident Bill Todd presented a 300-signature petition in support of changing the park’s name… Read more »
BERLIN – Artists from Berlin to Brooklyn are coming together on Friday in a collaborative art show that will feature pieces of “monstrous” work.As in years past, the Berlin Maryland Arts and Entertainment District will host its annual art show Jan. 13 from 5-8 p.m. at The Globe Theatre.Curator Brian Robertson, of The Berlin Printery,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Federal officials announced on Friday a controversial plan to allow dangerous seismic air gun testing in a vast section off the mid-Atlantic coast including an area as close as 20 miles off the coast of Ocean City has been removed from consideration.With a proposal to lease a vast area totaling roughly three… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — (The following represents the contents of a press release from Ocean City Communications Manager Jessica Waters.)Ocean City is under a Winter Storm Warning, beginning in the early morning hours tomorrow, Saturday, January 7, until Sunday. According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, VA, Ocean City will experience snow and moderate wind… Read more »
Response To StoryEditor:While I have in the past enjoyed Staff Writer Charlene Sharpe’s work, I protest her unbalanced, inadequately researched article, “What Has Led to Campground Popularity Trend?” dated online Dec. 29.Ms. Sharpe states (without attribution) that opponents of the proposed new RV campgrounds “are not considering … why campgrounds … are so popular.”On the… Read more »
The Worcester County Commissioners had four options before them this week when it came to settling an ongoing tax dispute over duplicated services provided by the Town of Ocean City.Although the subject can be difficult to grasp for non-government types, the easiest way to understand it is Ocean City property owners, through their property tax,… Read more »
SALISBURY – Ten schools in Worcester and Wicomico counties received grant funding from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) in November to support innovative and educational programs.CFES President Erica Joseph said the schools received nearly $60,000 in Education Award Grants to fully or partially fund its curriculum.“It is one of our programs that… Read more »
At least one of my predictions made last week for this year has already turned out to be wrong. I forecasted last week that the Ocean City median fence project would be plagued by delays and not be ready until the Fourth of July weekend rather than the planned Memorial Day completion date.After word came… Read more »