BERLIN — Freshly fallen snow on Wednesday night helped Berlin Police track footsteps of a suspect who allegedly broke into at least four cars in town.Around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Berlin Police responded to the area of Ann Drive for a reported vehicle break-in that had just occurred. As officers were arriving on the scene,… Read more »
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Weather Forces SHA, City To Delay Utility Projects
OCEAN CITY — Snow, ice and extremely cold temperatures this week forced the suspension of a handful of significant projects in and around the resort area.The next phase of Delmarva Power’s ongoing project to rebuild a major transmission line between Berlin and Ocean City was set to begin on Monday, but was postponed due to… Read more »
Residential Fire Termed Accidental
OCEAN CITY — A fire on Sunday night at a residence on Tern Drive belonging to an Ocean City firefighter began in a chimney and has been listed as accidental.Around 8:15 p.m. on Sunday, Ocean City Communications received a call for a reported chimney fire at a residence in the 2800 block of Tern Drive,… Read more »
OC Ice Cream Truck, Beach Stand Franchise Bids Not Acceptable
OCEAN CITY – Last Tuesday the Mayor and City Council rejected two bid items — the ice cream truck and a series of beach stand location — after the responses did not meet expectations.A few weeks ago, the Mayor and City Council approved the bid process for a new four-year Vehicle Vending Franchise in town… Read more »
Resort Considers New Bus Buys After State No Longer Issuing Loaners
OCEAN CITY – With the state no longer lending them out, Ocean City is weighing its different bus options for this summer.Last week the Transportation Commission met to discuss future purchases of buses to add to Ocean City’s fleet.In the past, the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) would loan the Town of Ocean City six to… Read more »
UPDATED: Ocean City, FOP Reach First Impasse In Union Contract Talks; Arbitration Likely If Issues Unresolved
(Editor’s Note: Part of the following story appeared in print this morning, but the article has been updated to include comments made by Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan at last night’s Mayor and Council meeting.)OCEAN CITY – For the first time since the police department unionized, the Ocean City lodge of the Fraternal Order of… Read more »
County Approves Berlin Annexation Of Seahawk Road Land For Housing
BERLIN – A 90-acre residential development planned for Seahawk Road continues to move forward.The Worcester County Commissioners voted to concur with the Town of Berlin’s plan to annex the property, which currently has agricultural zoning, and to rezone it residential. Ed Tudor, the county’s director of development review and permitting, said the county’s concerns regarding… Read more »
Assateague Island Marking 50 Years As National Park; Island Almost Developed Several Times In Past
ASSATEAGUE — Assateague Island this year is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its designation as a National Seashore and the preservation of its relatively untouched beauty, but there were several times in history when it was close to being developed commercially.The Assateague Island National Seashore officially turns 50 this year and National Park officials and… Read more »
Shorebirds Announce New Season’s Giveaway Promotions
SALISBURY — The Delmarva Shorebirds, Class “A” affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles announced this week that there will be 14 giveaway dates during the 2015 season.Some of the limited edition items fans can get their hands on for free throughout the season include four different hats, 20th anniversary souvenirs and a Manny Machado bobblehead.“In addition… Read more »
DeNovo’s Trattoria Celebrating 10 Years In Ocean Pines
BERLIN – Quality food. Good prices. A comfortable atmosphere.That, says Kelli Beck, is why DeNovo’s Trattoria is still going strong after a decade in Ocean Pines.“We knew we wanted to be a locals’ favorite,” Beck said. “We try to offer great food at reasonable prices.”Beck and her husband, Bob, opened DeNovo’s 10 years ago this… Read more »