WEST OCEAN CITY — Ground was broken Tuesday morning on a new pedestrian and bicycle-friendly shared path between Route 611 and the Route 50 bridge in West Ocean City, the latest link in the resort area’s aggressive Walk Smart program chain.After a rash of fatal pedestrian collisions about six years ago, Ocean City and the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — After an extensive search and interview process, resort officials announced the new chief of the Ocean City Fire Department.Earlier this year, Ocean City Fire Chief Chris Larmore announced his retirement after nearly 11 years as chief and over three decades with the town’s fire department. Larmore’s retirement became effective at the end… Read more »
SNOW HILL — A Dagsboro man, arrested last October on heroin distribution charges after Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers observed him riding as a passenger in a vehicle, was found guilty last week and was sentenced to 15 years, all but 10 of which were then suspended.Last October, OCPD officers observed James Tankard, 29,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City celebrates the start of the season with the 29th annual production of Springfest, May 2-5.The annual event, located in the Inlet parking lot, features live music, art, crafts, food and more – all located adjacent to Ocean City’s historic boardwalk and beautiful clean beach. Springfest, one of the top arts… Read more »
BERLIN — Berlin residents and visitors gathered outside of the Atlantic Hotel last Friday to celebrate the official start of the holiday season at the annual Berlin tree lighting ceremony and holiday arts night.This year’s bash had a little something for all ages and interests, including late-night shopping, a gallery crawl featuring local and regional… Read more »
SALISBURY – Voters re-elected Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver on Tuesday.According to preliminary results, Culver, a Republican, received 15,463 votes in Tuesday’s election, beating out Democratic challenger John Hamilton, who received 9,375 votes, and Jack Heath, an independent who received 6,624 votes.Culver was first elected to the position of county executive in 2014, defeating incumbent… Read more »
SNOW HILL – In a closely contested race, voters this week chose Matt Crisafulli to replace Sheriff Reggie Mason upon his retirement.In Tuesday’s primary election, Crisafulli came out ahead of three fellow Republicans, earning 44.9 percent of votes in the Worcester County sheriff’s race. Mike McDermott, who like Crisafulli is a member of the Worcester… Read more »
BERLIN — Berlin Police on Monday are investigating a fatal accident on Route 113 on Sunday night that claimed the life of a local woman.Around 10:20 p.m. on Sunday, Berlin Police responded to a reported motor vehicle collision on Routes 113 and 376, or Bay Street. The investigation revealed a Kia Soul driven by June… Read more »
BERLIN – Worcester County’s first African American elected official details the struggles he experienced throughout the course of his life in an autobiography released this month.James Lee Purnell Jr., longtime Berlin resident and former county commissioner, partnered with his niece Kimberly Chase to publish an autobiography that was released Sept. 9. The book is available… Read more »
BERLIN – Visitors of all ages are expected to flock to Berlin this weekend as the town hosts an array of summer events.A sidewalk sale, 2nd Friday Art Stroll, block party, outdoor movie and bluegrass concert will all be hosted in Berlin Aug. 11-13. While it’s not unusual for the town to host special events,… Read more »
