OC Councilman Questions Police Officers’ Decision Timing

OCEAN CITY — At least one Ocean City councilman this week questioned if the unanimous vote to hire 10 new officers was a knee-jerk reaction immediately following the troublesome pop-up car rally...

OC Completes Midtown Property Swap

OCEAN CITY — The last piece of the puzzle for a future water treatment plant at 67th Street fell into place this week when resort officials approved a property swap.For three years, the town of ...

County Transportation Projects Reviewed

SALISBURY – County leaders urged state transportation officials this week to prioritize Wicomico’s list of requested projects.On Tuesday, Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) offic...

Planning Comm. Supports Water Taxi’s Five-Year Extension

OCEAN CITY — Resort planners this week enthusiastically endorsed a five-year extension for a north-end water taxi service and encouraged the business owners to expand the operation.Two years ago...

Fenwick Seeking Grant Funding To Tackle Drainage Issues

FENWICK ISLAND – An opportunity to fund a portion of two drainage projects with grant money led to a broader discussion about the need for a drainage study in Fenwick Island.Late last month, the...

Summer Business Data Underscores Urgency For Federal Help

OCEAN CITY — As federal officials continue to butt heads over another COVID-19 stimulus package, the hospitality industry nationally, and even locally to some degree, continue to wither on the v...

Culver Boat Ramp Idea Pitched

SALISBURY – Wicomico officials are considering a resolution to name a boat ramp at Pirate’s Wharf Park in memory of the late County Executive Bob Culver.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Cou...

Aviation Service Saved From Cuts

OCEAN CITY — State officials this week announced a reversal of a plan this summer to eliminate one of the Maryland State Police (MSP) Aviation medevac units on the Eastern Shore, including possi...

Berlin Discusses Next Stormwater Improvement Projects

BERLIN – Grants could help the town accomplish its next round of stormwater improvements.At a meeting last week, town officials reviewed stormwater improvements planned for the area of Nelson, F...

Text Threads, Emails Among Resort Officials Questioned

OCEAN CITY — Just when an informal email or text message conversation between elected officials runs afoul of the Open Meetings Act became the topic of an interesting discussion this week.Althou...