BERLIN – Elderly residents of White Horse Park say they’ve been living in fear and uncertainty since county officials advised them they weren’t allowed to live in the community year-round.Many full-time residents of White Horse Park say they had no idea they couldn’t live in their units until last July, when Worcester County Commissioner Jim… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Nice weather, family friendly activities and a variety of musical performances brought a steady stream of attendees to this year’s inaugural Jellyfish Festival.Last weekend, the Jellyfish Festival made its debut on the beaches of Ocean City.For three days, the festival combined live music with action sports, family-oriented activities, and arts and crafts… Read more »
BERLIN – Cleanup is underway after a chemical spill at Berlin Falls Park.Hazmat crews were in the park Wednesday evening to begin the cleanup process after a chemical spill was located within the park. Demolition work has been underway in the park as a contractor has been removing some of the smaller old buildings left… Read more »
BERLIN – After a controversial tax increase and hotly debated budget process, Berlin officials adopted a resolution establishing a tax rate review policy this week.The Berlin Town Council voted 4-0 this week to approve a policy setting a schedule for an annual tax rate review.“The idea here is to schedule an ongoing rate review and… Read more »
ASSATEAGUE — The third of four expected new foals was born into the herd of wild horses on Assateague last Friday, continuing a veritable baby boom on the barrier island.On Friday afternoon, the popular mare Ms. Macky gave birth to a bay pinto colt. The new foal, known for now only as N2BHS-ALR, and the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Cockeysville, Md. man, arrested on manslaughter, vehicular homicide and dozens of other charges on Friday after allegedly causing a fatal collision, remains behind bars this week without bond after a bail review hearing on Monday.Around 1:15 a.m. last Friday, the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) received a call about a reported… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department is currently investigating the events leading up to a fatal crash that occurred in the area of 46th Street, around 1:15 a.m., which claimed one life. The preliminary investigation indicates that police attempted to stop the suspect vehicle, a white Lexus LX570, after receiving a call for… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The inaugural Jellyfish Festival comes to Ocean City this weekend.On June 21-23, the Jellyfish Festival will make its debut on the beaches of Ocean City. Spanning nearly six blocks north of the pier, the event will feature live music from national, regional and local acts, arts and crafts, and extreme sports and… Read more »
BERLIN – A Berlin resident has launched a petition drive in an effort to make the town’s latest annexation a referendum question.Berlin resident Jeff Smith is asking town voters to sign a petition that would force the town to hold a referendum for the annexation approved by elected officials May 28. The property the town… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With picture-perfect weather and a diverse line-up featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, last weekend’s OC Air Show was one of the biggest and best in recent memory.Everything lined up just right for with a perfect forecast and the Blue Angels back in the line-up on what has essentially become a two-year… Read more »