OCEAN CITY — A puppy stolen from a foster home in West Virginia could find a safe new home in the local area after Ocean City Police were able to track the suspect to a residence in Ocean Pines and rescue the dog.The Ocean City Police Animal Control Unit recently rescued a young puppy that… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The U. S. Coast Guard rescued the crewmember of a rather famous commercial fishing vessel around 62 miles off the coast of Ocean City on Tuesday involving a joint effort from stations up and down the east coast.Around 8 a.m. on Tuesday, watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound in New… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials again voiced their support of the activity center proposed by a local businesswoman as she seeks funding help from the state.The Berlin Town Council unanimously passed a resolution in support of Carmella Solito’s plan to build a youth activity center — to feature daycare and gymnastics, among other things — on… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Worcester County is seeking to be dismissed as a defendant in a civil suit filed last month by a Silver Spring, Md. man who is alleging he was roughed up by Ocean City Police during his arrest and subsequent detention.In July, Silver Spring resident John Henry, through his attorney, filed suit in… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – This month the Transportation Commission reviewed several ongoing efforts in increasing the bus and tram services that have proven to be successful.According to Public Works Director Hal Adkins, in July there were 32,000 more passengers on the buses compared to last year, and there were 424 more deployments, which is an increase… Read more »
SALISBURY – The Eastern Shore International Mountain Biking Association and the City of Salisbury come together to make a final step in reintroducing the trails at Salisbury City Park.On Monday evening, the Salisbury City Council passed a resolution accepting the donation of mountain bike trail way finding signage for the recently redesigned and maintained trails… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Sea glass collectors, artisans and enthusiasts will travel to Ocean City this weekend for the North American Sea Glass Association’s 10th Annual Sea Glass Festival.The festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 29 and Sunday, Aug. 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street… Read more »
SALISBURY – Red, White and Boom’s fourth year bringing a 4th of July fireworks show to Salisbury was the most successful yet, according to organizers.“We started from nothing four years ago, and we now have in place an extraordinary public-private model of success in Red, White and Boom,” Mike Dunn of Red, White and Boom… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Annual K-Coast Gromfest Kids Surfing Festival took place Saturday, Aug. 22 in some challenging conditions for the young surfers.Significant on-shore winds and a strong south sweeping current made for some sizeable surf for the under 15-year-old contestants. The annual contest is an outreach and membership drive to introduce young kids to… Read more »
SALISBURY – Backyard chickens are now legal in the City of Salisbury with the City Council passing regulations this week.On Monday evening, the Salisbury City Council considered an ordinance on its final reading that would authorize and regulate the keeping of backyard chickens to ensure the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of… Read more »