OCEAN CITY — The Mayor and Council will soon hear the results of an internal inquiry involving the Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD), but the allegation of a dead cat being placed outside the fire chief’s house after a stormy promotion process last year is not part of that probe.Ocean City Fire Chief Chris Larmore… Read more »
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State Probe Finds No Misconduct At Berlin Fatal Accident Scene
BERLIN — While the Berlin Fire Company (BFC) was found without fault in the transporting of an accident victim in December that ultimately died, the agency that investigated the incident did warn that “significant underlying tensions” between the company and the town of Berlin are a cause for concern.Mayor Gee Williams made it clear today… Read more »
Officials Defend Berlin Stormwater Project Costs
BERLIN — Though a stormwater utility in Berlin and the fees to fund it were officially passed earlier this year, some concerns in the community linger over costs, especially since they exceed predictions made several years ago.Both town leadership and its stormwater firm, EA Engineering, defended the route Berlin is currently taking with expensive but… Read more »
Berlin Electric Crew Praised For Storm Work
BERLIN — During Monday’s Mayor and Council meeting, several new special events were approved in town, a public hearing on solid waste was held and the town’s electric utility was praised for their actions during the storm last Wednesday.(CENTER/BOLD)Special Events OkayedCharity races in Berlin were in the news this week with three different approvals for… Read more »
County To Keep Berlin Liquor Store Open For Now
BERLIN — Worcester County Department of Liquor Control (DLC) officials confirmed this week that contrary to rumors there are currently no immediate plans to close the county Liquor Mart located in Berlin.DLC Director Bob Cowger said Wednesday that the fate of the Berlin location will not be decided until after the upcoming tourism season.“The Berlin… Read more »
Council, Volunteers Ink New Agreement
OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and Council and the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company (OCVFC) celebrated this week the signing of a new contract of sorts between the two entities.“This is a good occasion today … it has been an honor to stand together with our volunteers, and in this case our volunteer fire company,”… Read more »
Safety Training Program For Kids Planned In Berlin
BERLIN — A new series of programs conducted by Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services (WYFCS) will seek to prepare children for a wide variety of potentially dangerous situations.Dubbed “Safety Training For Kids,” the program will focus on giving children tools to make “safe choices” while also providing complimentary education for parents.According to WYFCS Youth… Read more »
Wicomico Sheriff’s Deputies Honored With Awards
SALISBURY – Several members of the Wicomico County Sherriff’s Office were recently recognized as recipients of the National Sheriffs Association (NSA) awards.At last week’s Wicomico County Council meeting, Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis recognized Deputy First Class Chip Oakley, who had been assigned to the Judicial Protection Unit since 2006 and has served at both… Read more »
Diakonia Seeking Restaurants For Dine Out Benefit
OCEAN CITY – Gather your friends and family to come out next month and support Diakonia, which supports those in need, by simply dining out.Diakonia will be holding its 2nd Annual Dine Out for Diakonia on April 24-25. Dine Out for Diakonia is when restaurants are asked to participate by donating a percentage of their… Read more »
Judge Again Dismisses Wrongful Termination Suit
BERLIN — A visiting Worcester County Circuit Court judge last week dismissed for the second time a lawsuit filed by a former Berlin Fire Department supervisor against the town and its elected officials, alleging wrongful termination and calling into question the town’s authority to fire, suspend or discipline emergency services personnel. The plaintiff’s attorney said… Read more »