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 »
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Fatal Accident In Berlin Sunday Night
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 »
Worcester’s First Black Elected Official Profiled In Autobiography
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 »
‘It’s Like The Perfect Storm This Weekend’ In Berlin; Town To Host Variety Of Events For All Ages
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 »
A Week In Business – August 4, 2017
Bank Executive NamedSALISBURY — John W. Breda, President and CEO of The Bank of Delmarva, recently announced that Deborah S. Abbott has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer.In her new role, she will have responsibility for areas including the branch network, marketing, treasury management and the investment division. She will also… Read more »
Suspects Charged After Firing Gun In Air
OCEAN CITY — Two Baltimore area men were arrested after witnesses reported shots fired on Wicomico Street last Thursday night.On Thursday, June 15, at approximately 9 p.m. Ocean City police responded to the area of Wicomico Street and Baltimore Avenue after receiving reports of a man with a rifle and shots fired. Witnesses provided a… Read more »
Former O.C. Jamboree Owner Sentenced To 36 Years In Prison
WEST OCEAN CITY — The former O.C. Jamboree in West Ocean City owner, who pleaded guilty in February to two counts of producing child pornography, was sentenced on Friday to 36 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release.David Edward Weatherholtz, 57, of Berlin, was sentenced in U.S. District Court on Friday to… Read more »
Harborside Named Favorite Maryland Bar At Awards Gala
WEST OCEAN CITY — The Restaurant Association of Maryland (RAM) on Sunday doled out its annual Stars of the Industry Awards, representing the best in hospitality around the state and again the local area was represented on the winners list.RAM on Sunday hosted its 63rd Annual Stars of the Restaurant Industry Awards with a gala… Read more »
OC’s Tax Differential Request Rejected Again; City Likely To Consider Legal Options
SNOW HILL – County leaders agreed this week not to grant the Town of Ocean City’s request for a tax differential.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-1, with Commissioner Joe Mitrecic opposed, to continue the longtime practice of providing Ocean City, and the county’s other municipalities, with an unrestricted grant in the coming fiscal… Read more »
Full Obituary For Former Mario’s Restaurant Matriarch; Memorial Announced For Dec. 3
OCEAN CITY — Vera Frances Maiorana of Ocean City died in the serenity of her home on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 at the age of 96.Born near Berlin, she was the only daughter of the late Clayton and Pearl Butler Adkins. Her family always called her “Sister.” She attended Ocean City High School and graduated,… Read more »