BERLIN — After meeting with State Highway Association (SHA) representatives this month, Berlin Town Administrator Tony Carson informed the Mayor and Council that three sidewalk projects are in the works and expected to begin this autumn.“We went to get an update on future projects State Highway will be doing in Berlin,” stated Carson.On the books… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — The production staff for “Ping Pong Summer,” an independent movie which will begin shooting in the Ocean City area this fall, is looking for items to be featured in the film.The items, which include games, toys, clothing and Ocean City memorabilia, will be used by the property and art department for the… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania man was arrested this week on numerous charges, including second-degree rape after allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl and physically assaulting others, during a disturbance at an uptown residence last Sunday morning.Around 10 a.m. last Sunday, Ocean City Police responded to a residence on 120th Street for a reported disturbance…. Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City encourages those attending the Dew Tour this weekend to take municipal buses to the event, which will be held on the beach north of the pier and steps from the Ocean City Boardwalk.Coastal Highway bus service is $3 ride all day or $1 per boarding. The normal… Read more »

SALISBURY – Cyclists in Salisbury had a good week as the City Council approved an ordinance to create a long-awaited bicycle route.The ordinance proposed was to approve the first phase of a bike route that will run from the intersection of Camden Ave. and West College Ave. to North Division Street near the Government Office… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — Tragedy struck yesterday afternoon when a Pennsylvania man, who was walking along the seawall at the Inlet with his 2-year-old child, slipped from the wall and hit the rocks below and was swept into the current before being rescued, only to perish a short time later at a local hospital.Around 3 p.m…. Read more »

OCEAN CITY – While driving on Coastal Highway through Fenwick Island it’s easy to spot Holly’s Treasure Chest with a wide array of beach chairs, umbrellas, floats and toys displayed out front but a venture inside will reveal the true meaning behind the name.Holly’s Treasure Chest was located on 15th Street in Ocean City for… Read more »

BERLIN — If residents in Berlin notice flashing red lights during a storm, it’s not weird weather. It’s a series of 56 new fault indicators along the town’s power grid.“They act like a warning device for us,” said Electric Utilities Director Time Lawrence.During previous storms, Lawrence explained the electric department has sometimes had to spend… Read more »

SALISBURY – A grant to cover the hiring of 12 new firefighters was rejected this week as a majority of the Salisbury City Council felt not enough time has passed to work out the details.Senators Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin last month announced the Salisbury Fire Department was to be the recipient of a grant… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – As the town’s advertising agency’s contract nears renewal, the majority of the City Council made it clears it’s looking to the fall season to allow someone else a shot at marketing Ocean City.Tourism and Marketing Director Donna Abbott presented the Mayor and City Council with the renewal of Ocean City’s current advertising… Read more »