Berlin Stormwater Project Nixed Again; Council Not Willing To Raise Utility Fee To Cover Expense

Berlin Stormwater Project Nixed Again; Council Not Willing To Raise Utility Fee To Cover Expense

BERLIN –  Town leaders agreed not to move forward with a stormwater project in the Graham Avenue neighborhood.In spite of a request from staff, officials opted not to raise stormwater fees this fall to help cover the cost of a submerged gravel wetland on Graham Avenue.“There’s no way in hell I’m going to vote to… Read more »

Despite Bacteria Scare, Local Waters Generally Safe For Swimming

Despite Bacteria Scare, Local Waters Generally Safe For Swimming

OCEAN CITY — Despite a handful of regional and national incidents of Vibrio bacteria infections, the chances of contracting the so-called “flesh-eating virus” locally remains remote although some common-sense safety tips should be observed.With documented cases of Vibrio being reported seemingly daily up and down the east coast and in the Gulf of Mexico including… Read more »

Home Invasion Suspects Sought

Home Invasion Suspects Sought

WHALEYVILLE — Local law enforcement officials on Monday are still looking for two suspects involved in a home invasion in Whaleyville on Friday that resulted in injuries to the homeowner.Sometime between 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. on Friday, a home on Whaleyville Road was burglarized. During the home invasion, the homeowner was injured and subsequently… Read more »