BERLIN – The effect of budget cuts and the need for a new EMS funding system highlighted a Berlin Fire Company discussion with town officials this week.On Monday, Berlin Fire Company (BFC) President David Fitzgerald provided the Berlin Town Council with a quarterly report on fire company operations. He acknowledged fewer accidents to respond to… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Beltsville, Md. faces numerous serious charges, including first-degree assault, after allegedly attacking a woman at a downtown convenience store parking lot.Around 5 p.m. last Sunday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a convenience store parking lot on North Division Street for a reported assault. OCPD officers made contact with… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Local resident Effie Cox was honored this week with the William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award for Worcester County for her role in founding and fostering the Ocean City Surf Club’s Adopt Your Beach program.Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot on Monday presented the award virtually to Cox and the Ocean City Surf Club…. Read more »
SALISBURY – County officials agreed this week to purchase an acre of land near the Mason Dixon Sports Complex after nearly a month of negotiations.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to acquire one acre of land near the Mason Dixon Sports Complex in Delmar for $35,000.“If there’s a will, there’s a way to… Read more »
BERLIN – Elected officials discussed the town’s $3.4 million sewer debt and the need to boost reserves this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council reviewed a draft reserve policy and talked about how much of the sewer fund’s longstanding debt to the town’s general fund should be forgiven.“What is the right amount?” Mayor Gee Williams… Read more »
Gary Allen WalkerOCEAN CITY — Gary Allen Walker, age 71, died on July 19, 2020 at his home.Born in Denver, Colo, he was the son of the late John Walker and Gladys Petry Walker. He is survived by his sister Nancy Walker of Foxborough, Mass., numerous cousins, and a town full of friends.Gary was long-time… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – A member of the Fenwick Island Town Council is calling for transparency after expressing her concerns about the decision-making process officials used to allow an outdoor pool bar with music at a new hotel on Coastal Highway.On July 22, Delaware Deputy Attorney General Dorey Cole responded to a petition filed by Councilwoman… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — There were mixed messages from Gov. Larry Hogan this week on the state’s COVID-19 recovery plans, which are on a “pause” as some key metrics continue to increase, but the biggest takeaway is an expansion of mandatory masking requirements.Hogan on Wednesday held yet another press conference on the ongoing pandemic and the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The combined Bike Week 2020 events planned for September were the latest to fall victim to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic when organizers that week announced they will be postponed.On Wednesday, organizers announced OC BikeFest and Delmarva Bike Week planned for Sept.16-20 have been postponed until next year.“Due to COVID-19 and extensive discussions… Read more »
BERLIN – Officials said they supported plans for a unity celebration but didn’t want to see the event held before Labor Day.Organizers of the proposed Berlin Unity Celebration approached the town council Monday seeking permission to hold their event in Henry Park Aug. 8. Council members said they supported the event but not the timing.“Although… Read more »