OC Council Approves Surfing Beach Changes

OCEAN CITY – A recommendation to expand some surfing beaches to the full allowable width received the support of the Ocean City council this week.On Tuesday, the Mayor and Council had before th...

05/11/2023 Bayside Gazette Cartoon

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Fixing employees pay

All this talk about market value pay and percentages can be confusing to anyone trying to follow Berlin officials’ discussion of how to fix the town’s big payroll problem. That problem, apparently...

Poached eggs served atop forbidden rice

What is it about eggs, lately? I guess like anything else in my life, once I get my talons in something, I like to explore it to a modicum. The same holds true for guitar, piano, photography, writing ...

N.J. Man Found On OC Beach After Extensive Search Day Before

OCEAN CITY – A missing New Jersey swimmer’s body was found on the beach Sunday morning after an extensive search.It was confirmed Sunday after 21-year-old Praise Ezechibueze’s body ...

Springfest Weekend Bus, Tram Ridership Increases

OCEAN CITY – Transportation officials say fair weather contributed to an increase in ridership and revenues throughout Springfest weekend.On Tuesday, Transit Manager Rob Shearman presented memb...

Council Approves Overtime Pay Increase, New Signing Bonuses For OC Lifeguards

OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week agreed to increase signing bonuses and overtime pay in an effort to address an ongoing lifeguard shortage.On Tuesday, the council voted unanimously to in...

Long-Time Business Owners Reflect On 61 Years Of The Moore Companies

BERLIN – It’s the end of an era for Danny and Mary Moore.For the long-time Berlin couple, their professional lives over the last 60-plus years have focused on operating The Moore Companie...

Plans For Paid Parking At Bishopville Boat Ramp Proceed

BERLIN– Plans to charge parking fees to out-of-state users at a Bishopville boat ramp are moving forward.A pilot program that will charge parking fees to out-of-state vehicles at the Shell Mill...

Trial Board Members Being Finalized In Worcester County

SNOW HILL– Worcester County is in the final stages of establishing the new processes mandated by Maryland’s police reform measures.While Worcester County’s Police Accountability Boar...