OCEAN CITY – The local community kicked off the year on a positive note with an uplifting address by former NFL kicker David Akers at the 2019 Ocean City Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast.Akers, who became the franchise’s all-time leading scorer in his 12 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, spoke to hundreds of area residents Jan. 11… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY — The cause of a fire at a West Ocean City business has been deemed accidental and attributed to an electrical issue in the interior of the facility.Shortly before 11 p.m. on Sunday, firefighters from Berlin, Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Showell and Newark responded to a reported fire at Caliber Collision on… Read more »
BERLIN – Discussions are underway regarding the potential donation of the Flower Street Multi-Purpose Building to the Town of Berlin.The Berlin Community Improvement Association (BCIA), the organization that owns the aging facility, has been in talks with town officials regarding donating the property — which includes the multi-purpose building as well as the classrooms alongside… Read more »
It was pretty decent day on the beach as far as January goes with decent high temperatures and light winds. The weatherman got Captain Monty Hawkins of the Morning Star a little today with a forecast that was better than the delivered product, but he was still able to scratch out some keeper tautog for… Read more »
ASSATEAGUE — In a mid-winter surprise, a new foal was born to the herd of wild horses on Assateague Island last week.A bay pinto filly known for the time being as N2BHS-MR was birthed by Susi Sole last week on the barrier island. It was the first foal birthed by Susi Sole, also known as… Read more »
BERLIN — A Berlin man is being held without bond this week for allegedly supplying the heroin that resulted in the fatal overdose of another local man last week.On Jan. 8, members of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Enforcement Team responded to a residence in Berlin in reference to an apparent fatal drug overdose… Read more »
BERLIN – Questions surrounding a proposed YMCA feasibility study prompted Berlin officials to delay a decision on the issue.On Monday, town staff presented the Berlin Town Council with a recommendation to spend $20,000 on a YMCA feasibility study, the first step in bringing one of the facilities to Berlin Falls Park. Councilmembers voted to table… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Work on a project to clean Ocean City’s vast drainage system began uptown last week, but a state-led effort to clean the pipes and catch basins along Coastal Highway has since stopped.Public Works Director Hal Adkins said crews last week began the difficult task of cleaning out the resort’s storm drain system… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners agreed this week to seek proposals for a broadband feasibility study.Following a November discussion regarding broadband internet options for the county, the commissioners voted 5-1 this week to solicit bids from consultants interested in conducting a broadband feasibility study in Worcester County.“We need to move into the future,”… Read more »
Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.410-641-0157.Second Monday Of Month: Ocean Pines Camera Club 7 p.m. Ocean Pines branch library. Monthly get-together to share photos, tips, programs. Group goes on a photo shoot the Saturday following… Read more »