Busy Sunday For Fire Department

OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Fire Department had a busy day on Sunday with a fire at a downtown hotel in the afternoon and another at a residence later that evening.Around 2:30 p.m. last Sunday, ...

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – August 21, 2020

I have been thinking this week what’s more difficult – parenting a pre-teen or a special needs child.Each kid in our house comes with challenges, but they are as different as they come.Par...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – August 21, 2020

City Manager Doug Miller estimated last week the compliance rate of people wearing masks on the Boardwalk to be about 70%. It’s a difficult estimation to make because it’s truly a day-to-...

Committee Approves Restaurant’s Outdoor Dining Plan

FENWICK ISLAND – The construction of a permanent outdoor dining area will move forward at a restaurant in Fenwick Island with approval from the town’s building committee.Last Friday, the F...

Fenwick Sidewalk Estimate Gives Officials Sticker Shock

FENWICK ISLAND – Town officials will continue to seek funding opportunities for a sidewalk construction project after receiving a high cost estimate.In a meeting of the Fenwick Island Pedestrian...

Boardwalk Mask Wearing Questioned While Exercising

OCEAN CITY — The mask mandate on the Boardwalk, particularly when one is exercising, became the subject of debate and confusion, although the discussion was left open with no clear answer.Two we...

Resort Police File Assault Charges After Knife Threats

OCEAN CITY — A Glen Burnie man was charged with first-degree assault last week after twice threatening a man with a knife at a downtown apartment building.Around 10 p.m. last Monday, Ocean City ...

Event Provides Update On County COVID-19 Testing

WEST OCEAN CITY – Local officials are encouraging people to do their part and wear a mask as COVID-19 education, prevention and testing efforts continue.In a media conference held at the West O...

Consistency Remains A Struggle For Council

Once again, the Ocean City Mayor and Council has demonstrated an inability to be consistent with decisions.While taking a case-by-case approach to matters is a sound policy in this ever-changing cult...

County Commissioners Criticize Hazard Mitigation Plan

SNOW HILL – Old data, flawed information and unanswered questions led county officials to delay adoption of the Worcester County Hazard and Resilience Plan.While there were no comments from the...