WEST OCEAN CITY — With the clock ticking on the formal date of her resignation on Nov. 30, Worcester County Humane Society Director Kenille Davies this week shed more light on the events that led to her alleged forced departure after leading the facility for the last 37 years.Two weeks ago, Davies announced at an… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A petition opposing the new Performing Arts Center (PAC) addition to the convention center was discontinued this week by a local citizens group amid claims the town has not disclosed relevant information about future bookings at the facility.Tony Christ, spokesperson for the Ocean City Taxpayers for Social Justice (OCTSJ), last month received… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Ongoing discussions were held during Tuesday’s Recreation and Parks Commission meeting that concluded in the OC Vintage License Plate Rally asking for more town support, partnering Mother’s Day and Springfest in 2015, moving a horseback riding service initiative on the beach to the City Council without a favorable recommendation from the commission… Read more »
BERLIN — Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services (WYFCS) is looking for merchants in the community that would like to partner with the Berlin Youth Club (BYC) to sell crafts made by kids. The enthusiasm is already there on the part of the BYC, said Youth Projects Coordinator Melanie Windsor. The kids only need outlets… Read more »
BERLIN — One local teen died, another remains in the hospital and a third young man has likely had his life changed forever after last Friday’s accident on Route 113 involving a Maryland State Police trooper and two pedestrians near Bay Street in Berlin. Around 8 p.m. on Friday, a Maryland State Police trooper on… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – It is as simple as giving donations toward Diakonia at Main Street Sweets and you could add a sweet treat to your Thanksgiving table. Main Street Sweets in Berlin is taking donations for Diakonia, and each donation earns a raffle ticket to win a three-pound chocolate turkey that is valued at $50…. Read more »
BERLIN — Berlin Police are looking for a suspect considered armed and dangerous after a standoff incident at an apartment complex on Monday afternoon. Shortly after 3 p.m. on Monday, Berlin Police responded to the Homes of Berlin I apartment complex on Flower Street for a reported incident involving a man with gun. The investigation… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – One lone council voice of opposition turned toward favor this week as the City Council voted unanimously to give the final approval of three ordinances giving city employee raises. The first ordinance on the table was to approve an amendment of the Fiscal Year 2014 (FY14) General Fund budget to adjust the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – During an update with the State Highway Administration this week, resort officials asked for consideration in prioritizing the dualization of Route 90 ahead of the reconstruction of the Route 50 Bridge. Tuesday afternoon marked the bi-annual meeting between the Town of Ocean City and the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) where SHA… Read more »
BERLIN — An oft-repeated saying around the Lower Shore goes the area’s brightest and best rarely get an opportunity to return to where they grew up after college and find meaningful, well-paying careers in their fields. At least one shining exception to the adage is former Stephen Decatur High School standout Bobby Hammond III, who… Read more »