BISHOPVILLE – A fugitive from Delaware remains at large today after a bizarre sequence of events this week that began with a low-speed chase from Delaware into northern Worcester County, included an hours-long standoff at his Bishopville home, his ultimate surrender and arrest and finally his escape again from police in Selbyville.Around 5:30 p.m. on… Read more »

BERLIN – Town of Berlin garbage trucks will soon begin serving Franklin Knolls, a development in Berlin that has been relying on private trash pick-up for years while waiting for developer ADC Builders to complete the roads.The Berlin Mayor and Council asked Franklin Knolls resident Jason Walter, who spoke before the council two weeks ago… Read more »

BERLIN – It will be the trip of a lifetime for two varsity cheerleaders from Stephen Decatur High School, if they can raise the money to go.Myla Waples, a 15-year-old sophpmore, and Amanda Pfaff, a 17-year-old senior, were selected as All Stars at a recent cheerleading camp at the Ocean City Convention Center. As All-Stars,… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council was presented with recent budget changes this week, observing various amendments to cover unexpected cost increases. Budget Manager Jennie Knapp presented budget amendment number two to the Mayor and Council Tuesday afternoon, explaining the various changes and transfers within the town’s budget. Knapp noted that the major… Read more »

BERLIN – For the fifth year in a row, the County Commissioners distributed new laptop computers to all newly hired teachers who agreed to remain in the employment of the Board of Education (BOE) for two years or more. The laptops, which were distributed by the commissioners following the BOE’s annual opening meeting on Tuesday,… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – It was out of the frying pan and into the fire last weekend for a Frederick, Md. doctor, who crash-landed his private plane on a runway at the Ocean City Airport last Saturday before returning home on Sunday and getting arrested on sex offense, assault and drug possession charges. Tragedy was averted… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – A street performer arrested last week on sex offense and assault charges after allegedly fondling a 16-year-old girl during a Boardwalk picture-taking session had more charges filed against him late last week as more and more of his alleged victims began to come forward with formal complaints.On Aug. 17, OCPD officers arrested… Read more »

BERLIN – A local homeowners association seems to be assuming powers it does not legally have, according to one resident, who asked the Berlin Mayor and Council to instruct the association that its bylaws do not supercede town or state law.Decatur Farms resident Bruce Stender asked the Berlin Mayor and Council for help Monday night… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Employees of the town will be formally recognized upon retirement, after the approval of a policy this week that aims to formally thank employees for their years of hard work and dedication to the town. Human Resources Director Roger Weseman presented the policy to the Mayor and City Council this week, explaining… Read more »

BERLIN – Shortly after take-off early last Friday morning, a suborbital rocket launched from NASA’s Wallops Island Flight Facility veered off its projected course and had to be destroyed, showering its remains in the Atlantic Ocean and desolate coastal areas near the facility.The suborbital rocket carrying two NASA hypersonic experiments was launched as planned around… Read more »