BERLIN – The accused killer of a Berlin native and long-time Ocean City hotel and restaurant employee shot to death in his suburban Philadelphia home in February was found guilty of first-degree murder last week and now faces a mandatory sentence of life in jail.Orphus Land, 47, who was born and raised in Berlin and… Read more »
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Boardwalk Performers Could Face New Regs
OCEAN CITY – Boardwalk performers could be seeing stricter regulations in the near future, with concerns about Boardwalk performers aired at last week’s Police Commission meeting. “I think this year has been difficult with the Boardwalk performers,” said City Clerk Carol Jacobs last week, noting that to date, over 300 permits have been issued. Performers… Read more »
City Taxi Drivers Allowed To Add $1 Fuel Surcharge
OCEAN CITY – Local taxi drivers received some relief in the face of rising gas prices last Thursday, when the Police Commission voted unanimously to add a $1 fuel surcharge per trip through November.Only recently are gas prices showing signs of leveling out, but after months of skyrocketing prices and uncertainty regarding the future of… Read more »
County Alters Law To Comply With Recent ACLU Challenge
SNOW HILL – Free speech concerns took a back seat to worries over untidy yards when the Worcester County Commissioners considered a law lifting the time limit on political signs displayed on private property.The change in county law follows a decision in federal district court against Baltimore County’s political sign time limit. The suit was… Read more »
Hotel Theft Conspirator Sentenced
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 »
Latest AGH Expansion Project Breaks Ground
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 »
Minor Request Sparks Debate Among Commissioners
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 »
Plans Move Ahead For Deli In Berlin
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 »
State Grants Could Create County’s First Dental Clinic
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 »
Survey Seeks Resident Input On Future
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 »