BERLIN – In an effort to be proactive, the Town of Berlin is now focusing on security measures in advance of special events.During Sunday’s New Year’s Eve celebration, the town’s large trucks were parked at key points throughout the downtown area. It marked the first time the town has used its vehicles to act as… Read more »
Shoes Help Locate SuspectOCEAN CITY — A Centreville, Md. man faces multiple charges this week after allegedly fleeing from resort police during a routine traffic stop and later being identified by his shoes found on a nearby balcony.Around 1:40 a.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer on routine patrol observed a white… Read more »
Elitist Attitude On DisplayEditor:At the last Town Hall meeting at Chesapeake College of our First District, Congressman Andy Harris started the meeting with a set of 10 slides depicting the history of our federal deficit and how much we owe ourselves.The audience was impatient and desired to move on to a discussion of more immediate… Read more »
In the publishing business, deadline days are typically stressful and hectic, but yesterday took it to another level.I started my day around 4 in the morning after having a dream about a power outage keeping us from publishing the paper. I am always up early on Thursdays because I usually have a lot of work… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials have extended the deadline for entries in the logo contest to celebrate Berlin’s 150th anniversary.In mid-December, the town announced it would be seeking the public’s help in designing a logo for Berlin’s 150th anniversary through a contest. While entries were originally due Dec. 22, the deadline has been extended to Jan…. Read more »
BERLIN – Officials say poor weather conditions are to blame for delays in the Baker Street repair project in Berlin.The project, which began late last fall, is part of an effort to restore the historic oyster shell cement found along Baker StreetUntil last year, the road has served as an alternative route for Adkins Company… Read more »
BERLIN – Cold weather is to blame for the latest delay in the installation of permanent restrooms at Henry Park.Town officials said this week that the project could not move forward until temperatures increased.“We’re in regular contact with the contractor and with the weather changing next week, at least that’s what I’m seeing, we’re hoping… Read more »
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity basketball team split two games in the modified John Coleman Holiday Tournament as part of the larger Governor’s Challenge tournament in Salisbury.For years, the John Coleman Tournament was a staple on the holiday basketball tournament schedule in Worcester County. The tournament, named for long-time Worcester County Public Schools administrator John… Read more »
The following is the latest installment in an occasional series about the progress of local student-athletes who have gone on to succeed at the next level in their college careers.BERLIN- It hasn’t taken long for former Stephen Decatur High School standout basketball player Keve Aluma to start earning his keep at Wofford College in South… Read more »
SALISBURY- It’s a good thing the annual Governor’s Challenge holiday basketball tournament last week in Salisbury is just an exhibition event with no bearing on the standings because Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team looked nothing like the dominating team that entered the tournament.The Seahawks entered the Governor’s Challenge a perfect 5-0 after breezing through… Read more »