Governor announces schools can safely reopen

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Aug. 28, 2020) Maryland school systems are allowed to reopen for some level of in-person instruction as a result of improved health metrics, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Th...

Resort Clarifies Hands Off Position Over Vulgar Political Sign

OCEAN CITY — Their hands tied by 1st Amendment freedom of speech and freedom of expression protections, resort officials could do little but stand back and watch last weekend as an individual b...

White Horse Park Legal Battle Advances After Dismissal Rejected

SNOW HILL – White Horse Park residents are claiming victory after a judge denied motions for summary judgment and dismissal this week.On Tuesday, Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Lon...

Comptroller Seeks Extension Of Carryout Liquor Drinks

OCEAN CITY — Some hospitality business practices borne out of necessity because of COVID-19 could become standard operating procedures when the crisis is over if the state comptroller gets his ...

Charges Filed For Tossing Objects At Pedestrians; Witness Recorded Three Separate Incidents

OCEAN CITY — A Maryland woman and a juvenile have been charged with allegedly throwing objects at multiple pedestrians deliberately along Coastal Highway last week.Around 3:15 p.m. last Wednesd...

Pines Drainage Project Scope Scaled Back

OCEAN PINES – Plans for a major drainage project in Ocean Pines are being redefined so improvements can still go forward despite limited funding.County officials met with representatives of the ...

OCBP Alumni Of The Week, Al Kempski, Practice Makes Perfect

(Editor’s Note: The following is a series on the men and women who have spent their summers protecting all those who came to Ocean City for fun and safe vacation.)OCEAN CITY – Growing up ...

County Opts To Keep Road Private

SNOW HILL – County officials will not make Central Site Lane a public roadway despite a request from the Maryland Delaware Railroad.The Worcester County Commissioners last week voted unanimously...

Man Charged With Assault On Officers

OCEAN CITY — A Philadelphia man was arrested on multiple charges last week after first allegedly assaulting his sister and then battling with police attempting to load him into a transport van.A...

Obituaries – August 28, 2020

Shirley Ann DonawayBERLIN — Shirley Ann Donaway, age 79, died on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.Born in North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Marshall a...