BERLIN – The countdown crosswalk long lobbied for by Berlin citizens is finally in place at the intersection of Route 113 and Bay Street.A year and a half after a local teenager was killed trying to cross the highway, crews from Maryland’s State Highway Administration (SHA) have completed $128,000 in improvements to the intersection.“Safety is… Read more »
BERLIN – A local church invites members of the Berlin community to stretch their legs for a good cause with the 3rd Annual St. Paul United Methodist Church Memorial 5K.The event, which is open to people interested in running or walking, is set for 7:30 a.m. p.m. on April 11. As its name suggests, the… Read more »
BERLIN – With an increase in enforcement efforts, Ocean Pines saw a 40-percent drop in crime in 2014.The 2014 year-end report released by the Ocean Pines Police Department shows that serious crimes dropped from 178 in 2013 to 106 in 2014. Chief Dave Massey says it’s the biggest reduction in crime he’s seen since becoming… Read more »
SALISBURY — After taking his lumps this week over the elected school board issue in Wicomico County, State Senator Jim Mathias (D-38) aimed to clear the air this week about his position, reporting his lack of support for a bill that would put the question to referendum in 2016 was due to the public not… Read more »
BERLIN – A local merchant hopes to highlight area artists by bringing an Arts Night to Manklin Station.On Tuesday, April 7, Joyce Landsman will host Arts Night at Dazzle. The new event is designed to feature the work of several of the artists who have pieces in her Ocean Pines store.“People will be able to… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Proposed changes to the section of the City Code regarding display of outdoor merchandise on the Boardwalk aims to clarify confusion and allow for easier enforcement.Last week the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing concerning proposed changes to the City Code involving outdoor display of merchandise standards for properties fronting… Read more »
SNOW HILL — An Ocean City man pleaded guilty last week in Circuit Court to burglary, theft and possession of heroin and was sentenced to 12 years, all but 18 months of which were suspended.In late January, Ocean City Police served a warrant on Sean F. Dempsey, 24, of Ocean City, concluding several months of… Read more »
ANNAPOLIS – Expressing deep concern for the health and safety of Marylanders, Comptroller Peter Franchot this week announced that a voluntary agreement to ban the distribution and sale of powdered alcohol has been reached with the Maryland State Licensed Beverage Association, Maryland Beer Wholesalers Association and the Licensed Beverage Distributors of Maryland“This product, by its… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The 16th Annual O.C. Easter Art, Craft and Kids Fun Fair will be held at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center next weekend, April 3-4.The Art and Craft Show features more than 80 vendors from near and far, a wide variety of creative and unique gifts, and accessories galore. It provides an… Read more »
SNOW HILL – School system officials this week advocated for the $82.7 million in county funding they say is needed to promote college and career readiness and support local teachers.At a budget work session with the Worcester County Commissioners Tuesday, Superintendent of Schools Jerry Wilson said that while he understood the county faced financial challenges… Read more »