The pandemic brought many unfortunate realities with it, but there have been some silver linings. Chief among these positives in my mind is a new perspective to not take anything for granted. The grind of the pandemic remains memorable to everyone, resulting in a new appreciation for the good times because COVID-19 hung a doubt… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity track teams did well in the Bayside Conference championships last week with a pair of first-place wins in the boys’ pole vault and the girls’ high jump.Owen Mielnik finished first in the pole vault event. Summer Brenner won the conference championship in the girls’ high jump. Several other Seahawks placed high… Read more »
BERLIN – Two adults and one infant were injured in a three-vehicle collision on Route 113 at Bishopville Road early Wednesday morning.Around 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Maryland State Police troopers from the Berlin barrack responded to a multi-vehicle collision at Route 113 and Bishopville Road. Upon arrival, troopers discovered a collision involving two pickup trucks… Read more »
OCEAN CITY— Marylanders could get some relief from soaring gas prices before the summer travel season kicks in, but it might take action from the General Assembly to make it happen.With gas prices already soaring, Maryland’s gasoline tax is scheduled to bump up again this summer due to a scheduled hike linked to inflation and… Read more »
BERLIN– Two new exhibits will greet visitors to the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum this summer.The Taylor House kicked off the 2022 season this month with a new Briddletown exhibit as well as an expanded display recognizing the Rev. Dr. Charles Albert Tindley.“We’re telling an inclusive history of Berlin,” said Melissa Reid, president of the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – While most are feeling the pain at the pump, perhaps no industry is taking a harder hit then the local fishing industry.With the offshore recreational and charter fishing season essentially just getting underway, rising fuel costs, especially diesel, which is now pushing nearly $7 per gallon, is threatening to somewhat curtail what… Read more »
Fight Suspect TasedOCEAN CITY — A Selbyville man was arrested last weekend after interfering with police officers attempting to help an unconscious male involved in a fight on the south end of the Boardwalk.Around 1:20 a.m. last Sunday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the area of Caroline Street and the Boardwalk for… Read more »
Employee WelcomedBERLIN – Taylor Bank has announced that Pam Bromley has joined the bank as mortgage underwriter.Bromley comes to Taylor Bank with more than 20 years of experience in residential mortgage lending at both large banks and community banks on the Eastern Shore, serving the last nine years at Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit.In this role, Bromley… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Resort police this week are still investigating a reported shooting in the downtown area early last Sunday.Around 1:10 a.m. last Sunday, the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) responded to the Talbot Street area for a reported shooting, Upon arrival, OCPD officers located an 18-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound believed at… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – With the arrival of the summer season and the anticipated spike in crime, Ocean City police officers will be equipped with a new tool in their toolbox in the form of body-worn cameras to record incidents and interactions.In February, the Mayor and Council approved a contract with private vendor Axon to provide… Read more »