BERLIN– Law enforcement is seeking the public’s assistance following a home invasion on Broad Street in Berlin.Police Chief Arnold Downing is asking area residents to review footage from their home security cameras after an armed man forced his way into a Broad Street home Sunday night. Though the homeowner fought the suspect off with a… Read more »
BERLIN– An iconic Inlet restaurant will expand following approval from local officials last week.The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) last week approved a request to expand the licensed premises at Harrison’s Harbor Watch. The restaurant will be adding patio and outdoor bar space.Attorney Joe Moore told the board that while the BLC had… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Officials opted not to grant a new Ocean City bar’s request to host live music this week.The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) approved background music but not live music for Bahama Bay Bar at a meeting on Wednesday. The decision came after a neighbor of the bar, which is located… Read more »
BERLIN– A $17,000 grant is expected to support public art in the Berlin Arts and Entertainment District.The Maryland State Arts Council awarded the Berlin Arts and Entertainment District a $17,089 grant to assist with public art and related events in the downtown district.“We’re really focused on live music and public art,” said Ivy Wells, the… Read more »
BERLIN– Berlin officials are expected to announce Mary Bohlen as the new town administrator on Monday.Bohlen, a longtime town employee, has served as acting town administrator since the departure of Jeff Fleetwood in April.The agenda for Monday’s town council meeting includes an announcement regarding administrative vacancies from Mayor Zack Tyndall.“We have an announcement planned for… Read more »
BERLIN – Changes will soon be underway at the Glen Riddle Wastewater Treatment Plant in an effort to correct issues that have been costing the county more than $200,000 a year in hauling fees.Earlier this month, county officials agreed to use $1 million in grant funding to replace failing membranes, which separate contaminants from water,… Read more »
BERLIN – Police are reminding residents to lock their doors to ensure valuables remain safe.Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing encouraged residents to lock their car doors, their house doors and their garage doors this week.The message comes after a trio of residents shared video on social media of someone rifling through cars at night.“Don’t leave… Read more »
BERLIN– The owner of several Main Street storefronts undergoing renovations wants to assure the public the work is moving forward.In the wake of community criticism regarding the condition of buildings on Main Street that have been in the midst of improvements for months, Blue Water Development issued a statement Tuesday outlining property owner Jack Burbage’s… Read more »
SNOW HILL – For the first time in its now 25-year history, Worcester GOLD has its own space.Last week, Worcester GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity) celebrated its new office on River Street in Snow Hill with a ribbon cutting ceremony.“We’re delighted to start this new chapter in GOLD’s 25-year history,” said Nicholas Cranford, executive director… Read more »
BERLIN – The town’s short-term rental ordinance is set to be reintroduced next week after an error was identified in the initial version.Though the Berlin Town Council approved a short-term rental ordinance this spring, the Berlin Planning Commission agreed to forward them a new version last week. The new ordinance, which is expected to be… Read more »