BERLIN – Seven weeks after a local teen died in a hit-and-run collision, authorities are continuing their investigation and seeking the public’s help with any information.Charges have not yet been filed in the death of Ocean Pines resident Gavin Knupp, 14, who was a pedestrian returning to a vehicle driven by his sister on Grays… Read more »
ASSATEAGUE – Two rehabilitated sea turtles were sent back into the ocean from the beach at Assateague State Park, the first public release since the beginning of the COVID pandemic.The National Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Team last Thursday released two Kemp’s ridley sea turtles from the beach at Assateague in front of a large crowd of… Read more »
BERLIN – A petition drive launched last week to consider renaming a portion of Grays Corner Road in memory of a 14-year-old boy killed in a hit-and-run collision appears to be gaining momentum and there is some precedent for the practice.Around 10:45 p.m. on July 11, a black Mercedes driving eastbound on Grays Corner Road,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The second phase of a major Boardwalk re-decking project will go off as planned this fall after resort officials this week approved a recommendation for the low bid for the lumber for the project.The complete re-decking of the Boardwalk has been in the works for a number of years and the first… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Jeep Week gets underway Thursday and runs through Sunday.The 2022 highlight is what organizers are calling, “The Great Jeep Week Hangout,” when an aerial group photo of more than 1,500 participating Jeeps will take place. The photo op is happening at the West Ocean City Park & Ride on Route… Read more »
BERLIN– Longtime municipal employee Mary Bohlen will lead the Town of Berlin following appointment as town administrator Monday.Mayor Zack Tyndall swore Bohlen in Monday following the announcement that she had signed a contract to serve as town administrator. The council agreed in closed session on Aug. 8 to hire Bohlen on Tyndall’s recommendation.“Of all the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Two Boardwalk tram supervisors were recognized this month for their heroic actions in averting potential disaster when a fire broke out last month in the basement of a downtown Boardwalk apartment building.Around 10 p.m., July 12, the Ocean City Fire Department was dispatched to a working fire at the Colony Apartments on… Read more »
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 »
SALISBURY – Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan joined with community partners and local representatives last week to break ground on the new Perdue Henson Junior Achievement Center.Last Friday, Junior Achievement (JA) of the Eastern Shore celebrated the construction of a new immersive learning facility in Salisbury with a groundbreaking ceremony.Through its partnerships with The Franklin P…. Read more »