SNOW HILL – A Stockton man arrested last year as a co-conspirator in a faked armed robbery of a downtown Ocean City hotel last August pleaded guilty this week in Circuit Court to felony theft and was sentenced to two years in jail, bringing closure to the bizarre case that also included a high speed… Read more »

BERLIN – An official groundbreaking ceremony was held on the campus of Atlantic General Hospital this week, kicking off construction of the new $1.4 million Atlantic Health Center, the latest expansion of the ever-evolving facility. Several state, county and municipal elected officials joined hospital brass and other dignitaries on Wednesday to officially break ground on… Read more »

SNOW HILL – A minor rezoning sparked controversy among the County Commissioners this week whether to wait for the comprehensive rezoning, which could be completed by the end of the year, or go ahead with the normal rezoning process.The property in question is in a peculiar position, being bisected into two different zoning classifications. The… Read more »

BERLIN – A couple attempting to open a deli in Berlin has gotten the final approval for sewer and water service they have pursued for months, leaving the way open for their new venture.On Monday night, the Berlin Mayor and Council approved a one EDU allocation to the building known as the Carriage House, most… Read more »

SNOW HILL – Two-thirds of children from low-income families in Worcester County do not receive any dental care, but that may change with state funding for a new dental clinic through the local health department.The Maryland General Assembly voted to offer grant money for dental clinics this spring, in response to the death of a… Read more »

BERLIN – With at least two meetings planned to receive comments on the future draft Berlin Comprehensive Plan, citizens will also have a less public way to get their views across.Every home in the town of Berlin will receive a survey seeking input on the new Berlin Comprehensive Plan, with questions on the future of… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The Police Commission considered a 30-day temporary permit at last week’s meeting, one that would allow potential taxicab drivers on the road during the permit approval process. Currently, obtaining approval for a taxi permit can take up to four to eight weeks, often preventing potential taxi drivers from being on the roads… Read more »

BERLIN – Berlin electric customers pay more for power than any other electric customers in the state and one elected official wants to know why.“Currently we are paying the highest rates in the state of Maryland,” said Council member Ellen Lang said at Monday night’s town council meeting.The supply costs are reasonable, Lang said. The… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Two Pennsylvania men were arrested Wednesday morning after a suspicious explosive device was found in their vehicle after a routine traffic stop for a seatbelt violation in Ocean City. Around 11:20 a.m. on Wednesday, OCPD officers conducted a routine traffic stopped a vehicle in the area of 7th Street and Baltimore Ave…. Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Hopes to begin work on the Downtown Recreation Complex by the year’s end remained high this week, as town officials moved forward with design discussions in hopes of finally reaching an agreement with the county over the land. The Downtown Recreation Complex, to be located between 3rd and 4th streets from Philadelphia… Read more »