How To Fund Expanded OC Police Force Discussed; Councilman Proposes Room Tax Hike To Pay For Additional Officers

OCEAN CITY — After approving the hiring of 10 additional full-time Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers two weeks ago, the Mayor and Council this week began discussions on how to pay fo...

Casino Overlay Zone Public Hearing Set For Next Week

BERLIN – Citizens will have a chance to share their thoughts on a proposed casino overlay zone at a public hearing next week.On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the Worcester County Commissioners will host a ...

Berlin Planning Oktoberfest Event Saturday

BERLIN – A modified Oktoberfest will allow visitors to enjoy traditional food and drink while exploring all that downtown Berlin has to offer.As COVID-19 remains a concern, officials in Berlin ...

Blunt Talk On Growth, Personal Observations Dominate Berlin Planning Commission Meeting

BERLIN – Talk of government overreach and unnecessary law dominated a Berlin Planning Commission discussion of a new resilience element for the town’s comprehensive plan.The commission me...

32 Tows, 36 Arrests Over 4-Day Cruisin Event

OCEAN CITY — Although the same special event zone designations were in place and there was a strong police presence, last weekend’s Endless Summer Crusin event paled in comparison to the ...

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – October 16, 2020

I was told repeatedly to enjoy the early years with my kids because once they get older life will get tougher.There are daily tastes of these harsh realities with our 12-year-old Beckett, who seems to...

OC Restaurant Files For Reorganization

OCEAN CITY – A long-time restaurant has filed for Chapter 11 reorganization this week after a tumultuous start to the year.Satellite Restaurants Inc. owns and operates the 120th Street Crabcake ...

Obituaries – October 16, 2020

Edith Ann BrennanOCEAN CITY — Edith Ann (Edie) Brennan of Ocean Pines died on Oct. 12, 2020. Edie was a star in the field of real estate and a star of the localstage.Her real estate career spann...

Report Recaps September Activity

OCEAN CITY – A report on police statistics for September highlighted the impact of last month’s unsanctioned pop-up car rally.On Wednesday, Ocean City Police Department Chief Ross Buzzuro ...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – October 16, 2020

Concerns over marijuana smoke often wafting over the Boardwalk last summer were discussed again this week, although the discussion was long on identifying the problem and short on solutions.This is a...