BERLIN — With a two-year anniversary approaching next month, the Worcester County Dental Clinic in Berlin is planning an advertising campaign to increase awareness of the services offered.“I still feel like the community doesn’t know we’re here yet,” said Clinic Director Krista Hill. “Not everybody knows we’re here.”Located on William Street, the clinic serves youth… Read more »
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NEW FOR THURSDAY: 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 »
NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: Senator Helps Nab Alleged Thief
OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City man was arrested on theft and other charges last weekend after State Senator Jim Mathias observed him acting suspiciously in the Teal Drive area early last Sunday morning.Around 12:30 a.m. last Sunday, Ocean City Police received a call in reference to a suspicious person spotted in the area of… Read more »
NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: New Walk Smart Program Planned For Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – Following a sharp increase in pedestrian crashes last summer, a new Walk Smart campaign has been initiated to spread pedestrian safety awareness in Ocean City starting this summer.On Tuesday afternoon, Karen Waggoner of the Maryland Highway Safety Office came before the Mayor and City Council to request permission for projects sent forward… Read more »
NEW FOR TUESDAY: No Misconduct At Fatal Accident Scene, State Probe Confirms
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 »
NEW FOR TUESDAY: Judge Again Dismisses Wrongful Termination Suit Against Berlin
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 »
10-Year Sentence For Identity Theft
SALISBURY — A Salisbury man was sentenced to 10 years in prison last week after leading an identity theft scheme targeting at least 100 mental health patients and employees of a program that treated them.U. S. District Judge Catherine Blake last week sentenced Christopher Andre Devine, 34, to 10 years in prison followed by five… Read more »
Salisbury Moving Ahead With Business Disclosure Changes
SALISBURY — A Business Disclosure Ordinance is being advanced by the Salisbury City Council this week with supporters calling it a clear-cut transparency law while opponents argue that there is no need or public demand for the measure.The ordinance would require any vendors who contract with Salisbury for more than $3,000 in a single agreement… Read more »
Coast Guard Forced To Suspend Missing Men Search
ASSATEAGUE — The Coast Guard late Thursday afternoon suspended the search for two men missing from a disabled fishing vessel 15 miles off the coast of Assateague after rescuing via helicopter a third man who was found in a life boat during the storm on Wednesday.Around 10:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Coast Guard Fifth District watchstanders… Read more »
Going Bald For A Cause In WOC; Event Benefits Child Cancer Foundation
WEST OCEAN CITY — The latest batch of freshly shorn heads will be revealed Saturday when the men and women of the Delmarva Emerald Society go under the clippers at a West Ocean City restaurant.At least a dozen members of the Delmarva Emerald Society, an Eastern Shore branch of the historic brotherhood of firefighters and… Read more »