BERLIN – This fall’s municipal election will feature at least two contested races, as two more candidates have filed in recent weeks.Last week, incumbent Berlin Councilman Dean Burrell filed to retain his District 4 seat. In June, Adrian Bowen filed for the at-large position. They join a growing list of candidates — Steve Green in… Read more »
BERLIN – A $10,000 donation from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore is the latest show of support for efforts to bring a skatepark to Berlin.Last week the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) presented a $10,000 check to We Heart Berlin to assist in the nonprofit’s efforts to establish a skatepark in… Read more »
OCEAN CITY– Resort officials gathered at the Inlet Sunday to recognize Capt. Butch Arbin’s 50 years of service to the Ocean City Beach Patrol.Arbin, who climbed a lifeguard stand and signaled “We are up at 10:00,” just as he did 50 years ago on July 17, was celebrated by state and local officials at a… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to devote more than $8.6 million in federal relief funds to expanding broadband and supporting the fire and EMS service.The Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-1 last week to spend $1.5 million of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on fire and EMS and to spend the remaining $7.1… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials voted 3-1 this week to begin charging capital service fees to water and sewer customers.The council on Monday approved a resolution establishing water and sewer capital service fees. The fees amount to $19.50 a month for residential customers and will go into effect Sept. 1.“It’s hard on people with fixed income,… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Beer and wine sales have been suspended at an Ocean City store following underage alcohol sales.Seaside Deli Beer and Wine received a 60-day suspension and $12,000 in fines at a hearing with the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) Monday. The suspension came after police reported six incidents in the month… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A Berlin man awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to a theft scheme involving a local homeowners association.Berlin resident Andrew Charles Riley, 60, faced multiple charges related to the theft of close to $16,000 from the Henry Mill Home Owners Association. Riley accepted a plea offer from the state and pleaded guilty to… Read more »
BERLIN– Two of Assateague Island’s wild horses took an unsanctioned trip to the mainland Wednesday before being returned to their herd on the beach.While it’s a rare occurrence, two of the wild horses that make their home at Assateague Island National Seashore crossed the Route 611 Verrazano Bridge to the mainland Wednesday afternoon. Staff from… Read more »
BERLIN– Stormwater fees in Berlin will double in September following a decision by the town council this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 3-1 to increase the residential stormwater fee from $50 a year to $100 a year effective Sept. 1. The increase is meant to fund capital projects that the stormwater utility hasn’t… Read more »
SNOW HILL– Beer and wine sales have been suspended at an Ocean City store following underage alcohol sales.Seaside Deli Beer and Wine received a 60-day suspension and $12,000 in fines at a hearing with the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) Monday. The suspension came after police reported six incidents in the month of… Read more »