SALISBURY — Nearly two weeks since the shooting death of a Salisbury man in the doorway of his home, no arrests have been made although detectives continue to vigorously work the case.The search continued this week for the suspect or suspects wanted in connection with a homicide in Salisbury nearly two weeks ago. Around 3:30… Read more »
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Popularity Pushes Mann’s Vanishing Ocean City Into Second Printing
BERLIN – Less than a year after it was released, the overwhelmingly popular Vanishing Ocean City has gone into a second printing.Local author Bunk Mann released Vanishing Ocean City, a photo-dominated historical account of the beach town, in September after years of work. He had 5,000 copies and hoped to sell them over the course… Read more »
Petition Seeks ‘Tax Rollback’ To 2009 Rate In Ocean City; City Solicitor Feels ‘Substance Of The Petition’ Violates State Law
OCEAN CITY – A petition to referendum seeking a tax decrease is entering the signature verification process, but it is the Town of Ocean City’s legal opinion the substance of the petition will violate state law.On Tuesday afternoon, Ocean City Taxpayers for Social Justice (OCTSJ) submitted a petition to lower Ocean City’s tax rate to… Read more »
Community Invited To Memorial Day Ceremony
BERLIN – The community will honor the nation’s heroes with a Memorial Day ceremony at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial Monday.On May 25, area residents are invited to recognize those who have served their country with an 11 a.m. ceremony at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines.“This is a very special ceremony that… Read more »
City Council Approves Budget At Constant Yield Rate
OCEAN CITY – Despite final pleas from some, the Mayor and City Council passed the upcoming fiscal year budget based on a tax rate of 47.8 cents per $100 of assessed property value.On Monday evening, the council was presented the Fiscal Year 2016 Operating Budget for approval in its second and final reading.The budget is… Read more »
Private Label Vodka Sales Denied; Dead Freddies Allowed More Seating
BERLIN – The gift shop at Ocean City Brewing Company will not be adding its private label beach vodka to the inventory.The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) denied Ocean City Brewing Company’s request to sell its own brand of vodka in the establishment’s gift shop. BLC members told Josh Shores, owner of the… Read more »
Berlin Summer Basketball League Approved
BERLIN – Town officials have approved plans for a summer basketball league set for Henry Park.The mayor and town council expressed support last Monday for a Flower Street basketball league proposed by Berlin resident William Johnson.“It’s very important kids have something to do,” Councilmember Lisa Hall said.She and the rest of the council approved Johnson’s… Read more »
Downtown Resort Events Questioned; North OC Concerns Raised
OCEAN CITY – Councilman Matthew James voiced ongoing concerns of the majority of the city’s free events taking place downtown again this summer.On Monday evening, the annual series of events, OC Beachlights, schedule came before the Mayor and City Council for approval.In December, the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) reviewed a proposal from TEAM Productions that… Read more »
Berlin Seeking Remedy For Troubled Road
BERLIN – The town is working toward a solution to the ever-increasing pothole problem on Harrison Avenue.Following concerns voiced by numerous residents, Berlin Mayor Gee Williams said this week he was planning to meet with the owners of the Adkins Company to discuss the deteriorating section of Harrison Avenue owned by the store.“My responsibility is… Read more »
The Big Draw Brings Focus To Creative Careers At School
SNOW HILL – Local students got a glimpse of the array of careers in the arts available to them at Snow Hill Elementary School’s The Big Draw.The Big Draw, an annual event at the Snow Hill school, gives creative professionals a chance to share their careers with area children.“The students look forward to it,” Principal… Read more »