OC Fire Department Adds New Rescue Boat

OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Fire Department this week demonstrated one of the newest weapons in its arsenal, a low-draught rescue boat that is essentially a mobile floating ambulance.The Ocean ...

Berlin Mayor Candidates Discuss Canceling Christmas Parade, New Year’s Eve Events

BERLIN – Mayor Gee Williams stands by last week’s decision to cancel the Berlin Christmas Parade while at least one of his challengers has plans to reverse that decision if elected.In an ...

OC Council Reverts Back To In-Person Meetings

OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week reversed course again and agreed to go back to in-person Mayor and Council meetings at City Hall.Throughout much of the early part of the COVID-19 pandemi...

Resort Police Chief Provides Update On Efforts To Help Homeless

OCEAN CITY – A discussion on homelessness highlighted a resort committee meeting this week.“We continue to work through this stubborn issue,” Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro tol...

OC Residential Project Approved

OCEAN CITY — Resort planners this week approved a four-building residential project along the bay at Herring Way near 20th Street after a larger debate about the possible impact of on-street par...

Liquor Tax Increase To Fund Health Equity Program Debated

OCEAN CITY — While few would argue with addressing health disparities in Maryland, funding a proposed program on the back of an already-struggling hospitality industry has been called into quest...

Two In Running For Executive Post

SALISBURY – Two candidates have submitted their names for the vacant county executive position, more than two weeks after the Wicomico County Council agreed to reopen the application process.In ...

Ocean City Municipal Election Pivoting To Electronic Ballots

OCEAN CITY — Voters in next month’s Ocean City municipal election will notice some considerable changes in the procedures at the polls due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation.Like almost eve...

Mapping Software To Help With Pop-Up Rally

OCEAN CITY – A new incident response software is expected to help local agencies prepare for a pop-up car rally, along with special events that take place in Ocean City each year.On Monday, Emer...

Relief Program Could Help Berlin Renters

BERLIN – A housing relief program could help local renters affected by COVID-19.The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is administering $10 million for the Assisted ...