BERLIN – The town officially has its first contested race in this fall’s election as resident Jack Orris Jr. has filed for the District 2 council seat.Though the election is still months away, both Orris and resident Zackery Tyndall have filed for the council seat currently held by Lisa Hall, who has filed to run… Read more »
BERLIN – The Town of Berlin will not be accepting credit card payments as its new utility billing software is installed.Beginning July 4, the town will not be taking credit card payments for a period of two to three weeks. Customers who need to pay bills will have to do so with cash or check.“We… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – An Ocean City businessman hopes to turn the former O.C. Jamboree property into a brewery after purchasing it at auction last week.Avi Sibony, owner of Sunsations and the 45th Street Village, among other resort properties, purchased the property June 24 for $950,000. The auction came after former O.C. Jamboree owner David Weatherholtz… Read more »
BERLIN – The herd of wild horses at Assateague Island grew by one this week when the third foal expected this year was born.The mare Gokey Go Bones (identified as N2BHS-A) gave birth to a pinto colt Monday. The foal was born out on the marsh near the curves on Bayberry Drive at Assateague Island… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The popular Hoop Tea brand will expand thanks to a $250,000 VOLT loan.State and local officials presented a check for $250,000 to Danny Robinson of Backshore Brewing to aid in the expanded distribution of Hoop Tea. The alcoholic drink, “summer in a jar” as Robinson calls it, will make its way to… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Law enforcement charged Cecil County State’s Attorney Edward Rollins III with indecent exposure following an incident in Ocean City last week.Rollins, 60, has been charged with indecent exposure and disorderly conduct following a June 21 incident near the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau in Ocean City.“After consultation with the Ocean City Police Department, two… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County leaders opted to postpone their decision on a solar developer’s request for a substantial tax abatement in an effort to get more information.The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to table the tax abatement request from Longview Solar Tuesday as more financial data was gathered. Longview Solar has plans to build facilities in… Read more »
SELBYVILLE – Whether you’re looking for local craft beer or a new brand of bourbon, the chances are you can find it at Big Liquor.Big Liquor, the store located next to Food Lion in Selbyville, is just that. The nearly 7,000-square-foot store is chock full of beers, wine and liquors.“With the size of the store,… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Residents will have the chance to voice their thoughts on the town’s comprehensive plan at two public workshops this summer.Public meetings regarding the town’s comprehensive plan, which is currently being updated, are scheduled for Saturday, July 16, and Saturday, August 13. The plan is set to be approved by the state by… Read more »
BERLIN — The last day of school for Worcester County students marked the final day of a 64-year career for Berlin bus driver Irma Herbert.Herbert, 84, retired last week as the longest serving school bus driver in Maryland.“She’s one of a kind,” said Steve Price, director of bus transportation and safety for Worcester County Public… Read more »