150-Foot Tall ‘The Inlet Eye’ Features 10-Minute Ride, Enclosed Gondolas

OCEAN CITY – A new Ferris wheel is the latest addition to an iconic resort amusement park.This week, Trimper’s Rides announced the addition of “The Inlet Eye,” a nearly 150-fo...

OC Facing Challenges With Peak Season’s Arrival; Issues Include Staffing Shortage, Perception Issues, Some Visitors’ Disregard For Mandated Safety Measures

OCEAN CITY — As Ocean City prepares to transition to July and the traditional next phase of the summer season, the resort is still dealing with significant issues including a severe staff short...

‘Neighborhood Shopping Center’ Envisioned In Berlin; Council Approves Commercial Zoning Change

BERLIN – Town officials approved a zoning change this week that will allow for more commercial development in the area of routes 818 and 50.The Berlin Town Council on Monday agreed to change th...

Council Denies Bayside Boardwalk Payment Deferral; City Withholding Certificate Of Occupancy

OCEAN CITY — It appears the future of a new hotel under construction just north of the Route 50 Bridge is in question for this summer after resort officials this week denied a plea from the dev...

Wicomico Seeks Lower Price For Property Purchase

SALISBURY – Wicomico officials are considering a land acquisition that could alleviate parking issues and allow for improvements at a county-owned athletic complex.In an open work session last w...

Wicomico Council Retains Law Firm Holloway Lone Official In Opposition

SALISBURY – Wicomico County officials agreed last week to hire a law firm for special assistance.On June 15, the Wicomico County Council voted 6-1, with Councilman Joe Holloway opposed, to engag...

Wicomico Modifies Summer Programs, Opens Facilities

SALISBURY – County officials are restructuring recreation programs and civic center operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Beginning July 6, Pemberton Park Nature Camp will operate as a...

Six Arrested In Boardwalk Beating Incident

OCEAN CITY — Six Eastern Shore men have now been arrested and charged with first-degree assault for their roles in the severe beating of a man on the Boardwalk back on June 9.Around 10:15 p.m. o...

County To Build Concession Stand At Showell Park

SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to hire a project manager to oversee construction of a concession stand and restroom at Showell Park.After rejecting bids that would have put the project cost...

Grant Funds To Improve Wicomico Circuit Court

SALISBURY – More than $714,000 in grant funding is expected to benefit the Circuit Court for Wicomico County.Last week, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to accept $714,553 in grant ...