OCEAN CITY – On the heels of the Mayor and City Council approving an amendment to special event permit fees and banner policy, Special Events Superintendent Frank Miller returned to the council this week to ask for approval of an amendment to event permit requests regarding labor and equipment fees.According to Miller, a need to… Read more »
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Berlin Police Officers Honored For Rescue Made In House Fire
BERLIN — In an emotional ceremony Monday, two Berlin Police Department (BPD) officers were honored for their actions during a vicious house fire that caused severe injuries in April.While they weren’t the only heroes that day, the two officers were the first on the scene and responsible for pulling a trapped young girl to safety.BPD… Read more »
Soundwave Music Festival To Feature National Acts
BERLIN — The Soundwave Music Festival is returning to Worcester County for its second year, featuring a massive lineup of rock bands, vendors and attractions.The three-day event will take place outside on a 50-acre open-air venue off Worcester Highway and organizer Airlift Entertainment expects an even larger turn out than the festival’s first year.“There’s a… Read more »
Md. Man Dies In Late-Night Swim
ASSATEAGUE — A Rockville, Md. man drowned in the surf at the Assateague Island National Seashore after taking a late-night swim in the ocean in a remote area of the Over-Sand Vehicle (OSV) zone near the 24-kilometer marker.Around 11:30 p.m. last Saturday, two Rockville men were on the beach when Oniruddo Somroy, 28, decided to… Read more »
Cohen Resigns From Council, Cites Personal Reasons
SALISBURY — Two-term Salisbury City Councilwoman Terry Cohen announced her unexpected resignation at the end of the council’s work session Monday.The reasons that Cohen, a past president of the council, gave for her resignation include changes in her personal life and recent tragedy. The rest of the council will now have until early next month… Read more »
New Company Launched To Operate Local, Regional Events; Live Wire Media Based In West OC
OCEAN CITY — Promoting everything from music to muscle cars, Live Wire Media has hit the ground running since its official launch last fall and the intention is to make the event coordination and media company a force on the East Coast.The seeds for Live Wire Media were sown almost two decades ago when CEO… Read more »
Ambulance Misused During Bridge Mishap; City Employee Disciplined
OCEAN CITY — An unidentified Ocean City employee has been disciplined for a clear lack of good judgment after providing a ride to private citizens carrying unopened alcohol in a town ambulance during last month’s Route 50 Bridge breakdown.Around 3 p.m. on, July 26, the Route 50 bridge was stuck in the open position following… Read more »
Petition Started Over New Girdletree Boat Ramp Project
SNOW HILL — An overhaul of the Taylor Landing boat ramp will make the spot less favorable for crabbing, a fact that has upset some Girdletree residents and led to a petition effort.The petition drive has included some rocky communications with the county. It’s unlikely that the petition will cause the project to stop, but… Read more »
Food Trucks Banned In Berlin Without Council Approval
BERLIN — Following a public hearing, the Berlin Mayor and Council have amended the town code in regards to the peddling, solicitation or distribution of merchandise.A minor change, the issue did manage to spark discussion on Berlin’s growing visitor population and the need to protect established merchants should the town attract more passing business.The amendment… Read more »
Salisbury Firehouse Makeover Clears Hurdle; Live Entertainment Venue Construction Underway
SALISBURY — The last big hurdle for the proposed Headquarters Live in Salisbury was taken at a running jump last week when the town’s Historic District Commission (HDC), in front of a crowd of supporters, approved an application by the property owners to include three additional openings to the exterior of the building.Construction is underway… Read more »