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Bishopville man arrested, charged with felony shoplifting
SELBYVILLE, Del. – A Maryland man has been arrested on felony shoplifting charges in Sussex County. Shortly after 2 p.m. Wednesday, troopers were called to Harris Teeter in Selbyville for a reported shoplifting. It was learned that an unknown suspect has stolen more than $5,000 of consumable merchandise from the store since June.
Burnham has new title, old approach
CAMBRIDGE — Rob Burnham’s title has changed, not his approach. “I’m competitive to a fault maybe,” Burnham said. “I will lose sleep to prepare for a game. I will stress and wake up at three in the morning and go draw stuff on the board; paper, pad at the computer. Watch film and do all those things. “But I did all those things before I was a head coach,” Burnham...
Plans approved for multi-family development on Baltimore Avenue in Ocean City
Resort planners this week approved a site plan for a multi-family development along Baltimore Avenue. On Tuesday, the Ocean City Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the site plan for 801 Baltimore Avenue. Zoning Administrator Kay Gordy said the applicant – Ronsisvalle Properties LLC – has plans to redevelop the lot, which is currently home to a four-unit apartment complex.
Henry Hotel, Museum of Ocean City snag heritage grants
Nearly $370,000 in grants will support several heritage nonprofits in the tri-county area, including the Henry Hotel Foundation and the Museum of Ocean City. Last Friday, Gov. Wes Moore announced the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) had awarded 87 matching grants totaling $5.19 million to nonprofits, local jurisdictions and heritage tourism organizations throughout the state. Among the recipients are five Worcester-based nonprofits, which will use the funds to support management activities and capital projects for the coming fiscal year.
Berlin Planning Commission still not happy with Microtel design
The Berlin Planning Commission heard concept plans, once again, for the proposed Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham on Wednesday, July 10, when the group showed dissatisfaction with the developer’s apparent lack of attention to Berlin’s historic character in the outlined architecture. As a result, the commission took no formal action.
Ocean Games and Swim OC event set July 20 in Ocean City
A swim event will take place this weekend following a recent vote of the city council. Last week, the Ocean City Council voted unanimously to approve a special event request from Ocean Games and Swim OC. The council vote will allow for an open-water swimming event to take place in Ocean City this Saturday, July 20.
More Than Just Fish And Money Make Jimmy Johnson’s Atlantic City Tournament Popular
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (July 17, 2024) – Ken Gallop loves the atmosphere. So much so that he keeps coming back. More than 75 boats and about 750 anglers — no Michael Jordan this time — are competing this week in the fourth annual Jimmy Johnson’s Quest for the Ring fishing tournament, based at Frank S. Farley State Marina at Golden Nugget Atlantic City, with a secondary weigh station in Ocean City, Maryland.
Easton motel armed robbery under investigation
EASTON, Md. – Police are searching for a subject wanted in connection to an armed robbery in Easton late Wednesday night. According to police, the incident took place at around 11:30 p.m. at the Econo Lodge, located at 8175 Ocean Gateway. The motel clerk told police that a man had pulled out a handgun and demanded money. After obtaining an unknown amount of money, the suspect fled on foot near the back of the motel.
Purnell Body Shop Joins CSN Collision
CSN Collision has announced the addition of Purnell Body Shop of Elkton, Md., to its network. Established in 1954 by George Purnell, the shop was originally a three-man operation that has since expanded. The current owner, David Coleman, joined Purnell Body Shop in 1984, purchasing it in 1994, and has led it to its present success.
Hunter Biden uses Trump classified docs ruling in dismissal of cases request
Hunter Biden's legal team has requested the dismissal of cases against him in Delaware and California citing the "unconstitutional" appointment of special counsel David Weiss. Why it matters: Judge Aileen Cannon, the heavily scrutinized judge handling former President Trump's federal classified documents case in Florida, dismissed Trump's indictment Monday using the same justification as Biden's attorneys: the unconstitutional appointment of the investigation's special counsel.
Pennsylvania Family Seeks Justice After Son Died in Bridgeville Crash
Near BRIDGEVILLE, De. - June 23, 2023, changed the lives of a Pennsylvania couple forever when their 20-year-old son was killed in a crash on Route 404 near Bridgeville. Over a year later, no charges have been filed, and the family is calling for justice. Glenn Porter, a 20-year-old former...
Lewes man arrested for thefts from vehicles
LEWES, Del. – A Lewes man has been arrested for multiple recent felony thefts from vehicles. Between July 8th and 17th, Delaware State Police investigated multiple thefts and trespassing of a similar nature in the Angola and Lewes area, learning that in each of the incidents, a man trespassed onto residential properties and stole money and property from unlocked vehicles. The suspect was identified as 31-year-old William Rodenbaugh, whom troopers were familiar with as part of an ongoing investigation of thefts and attempted thefts from vehicles, also in the Lewes area.
Let’s Give a Warm Welcome to Wicomico County New Teachers!
As the 2024-2025 school year approaches, new teachers are set to join Wicomico County. Relocating to a new area can be overwhelming, and the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce aims to ease the transition by providing “Welcome New Teacher Bags” to public and private school teachers in the county. This initiative is intended to demonstrate the business community’s support and appreciation for the new teachers.
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