OCBP Alumni Of The Week, Ian Hall, This Is Why We Train

(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,...

Project Fee Upsets Newark Residents

SNOW HILL – Residents of Newark expressed frustration over rising wastewater treatment costs this week.The Worcester County Commissioners last Tuesday hosted a public hearing regarding proposed ...

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – July 17, 2020

Carson went back to school this week.We refer to it as camp around the house, but it’s the summer academy program at Cedar Chapel Special School. He began his second stint as “camp counsel...

County Approach A Must With School Reopening

It’s important for students of all ages and teachers to get back in school. We fully support reopening schools in a responsible fashion and through an individual jurisdiction decision-making pr...

Ocean City Committee Discusses Littering Complaints

OCEAN CITY – Complaints of litter along the streets and Boardwalk were discussed at length in a resort committee meeting last week, prompting members to seek solutions.Last week, Ocean City Surf...

Berlin Offering MASKerade Contest

BERLIN – A new promotion aims to encourage mask wearing in downtown Berlin.As mask shaming makes headlines amid the ongoing health crisis, officials in Berlin are trying to be proactive with a n...

OC Museum Exhibit Celebrates Pioneer Women

OCEAN CITY – A new exhibit featuring the resort’s pioneering women is now on display at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum.On June 20, the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum ope...

Wicomico Schools Present Three Options For Return

SALISBURY – School officials in Wicomico County are asking parents to provide feedback as they finalize plans for academic instruction this fall.On July 28, the Wicomico County Board of Educatio...

Berlin Officials Look To Create Formal Reserve Policy

BERLIN – Town officials will discuss a reserve policy and the possibility of forgiving some of the sewer fund’s longstanding debt at their next meeting.Though the items were on the agenda ...

Cops & Courts – July 17, 2020

Apartment Break-In Nets Burglary ChargeOCEAN CITY — A local man was arrested for first-degree burglary last weekend after allegedly breaking into a downtown rental unit.Around 9:25 p.m. last Fr...