BERLIN – Commerce Street will also be known as Tindley Way following a decision by town officials this week.On Monday, the council approved adding a “Tindley Way” sign above the existing Commerce Street sign. The new moniker pays homage to the Rev. Dr. Charles Albert Tindley, who is featured on the mural on Commerce Street.“We… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Two suspects have been apprehended and another remains at large in a mid-afternoon strong-armed robbery on the Boardwalk on Monday.Around 3:15 p.m. on Monday, two juvenile males were walking on the Boardwalk in the area of 1st Street with a relative when they were approached by three males wearing black masks, according… Read more »
SNOW HILL– Local officials this week toured a new summer program meant to expose students to skilled trades, agriculture, tourism and technology.On Tuesday, officials from the Rural Maryland Council and the Tri-County Council visited the Worcester Technical High School STATT (Skilled Trades, Agriculture, Tourism and Technology) Camp. The interactive summer program is meant to inspire… Read more »
BERLIN – Creative hiring in Berlin is ensuring the town’s public works needs are met and providing local teenagers with summer jobs.For the first time, the Town of Berlin has among its employees two 15-year-olds. The teens are filling summer help positions that last year failed to attract any applicants.“It kind of happened on its… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Citing concerns from commercial property owners, two proposed ordinance amendments relating to parking and mechanical equipment will return to a Fenwick committee for review.In a public hearing held last Friday, several members of the Fenwick Island business community came before the town council to share their opposition to two proposed ordinance amendments.“The… Read more »
BERLIN – The investigation into the fatal hit-and-run collision that took the life of a rising ninth grader continued this week as the family and community prepare to celebrate the teen’s life Saturday.As of Friday, July 22, here’s a compilation of what is known as more details have been confirmed. The Incident: A black Mercedes… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A trio of incumbent county commissioners will retain their seats following Tuesday’s primary.District 2 Commissioner Diana Purnell, District 5 Commissioner Chip Bertino and District 6 Commissioner Jim Bunting received strong voter support in this week’s primary. Candidates, whether they won or not, agreed that one of the biggest takeaways from the primary… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Close races for the District 3 and District 4 county commissioner seats could be decided by mail-in ballots.While candidate Eric Fiori leads District 3 candidates by 34 votes and incumbent Ted Elder leads the District 4 race by 18 votes, mail-in ballots could impact standings. Election officials started canvassing mail ballots Thursday.“Our… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli will serve another term following a strong show of voter support in Tuesday’s primary election.Crisafulli, who was elected to his first term in 2018, defeated challenger Jeffrey Buhrt in Tuesday’s primary. Crisafulli received 4,523 votes while Buhrt received 663 votes.“I was very happy with the results,” Crisafulli… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – As the 2022 election primaries was behind held on Tuesday locally and all over the state, there was a little activity in the pending Ocean City municipal election this fall.Three city council seats will be up for grabs during the municipal election on Nov. 8, along with the mayor’s position. Ocean City… Read more »