Voices From The Readers – April 3, 2020

Cure Worse Than DiseaseEditor:Part I: March 30 was my 71st birthday. My wife and I watched a 211 TV movie called Contagion. The events are eerily similar to what is happening today. It stars Matt Dam...

Heavy Metal Playground Proposed For West OC

WEST OCEAN CITY –   A business that gives people the chance to play with construction equipment could soon be coming to West Ocean City.Heavy Metal Playground, a Boonsboro establishmen...

Scam Attempts Running High Amid Pandemic

OCEAN CITY — With every crisis comes an in-kind number of scammers attempting to prey on the fear and anxiety of others and the current coronavirus pandemic has been no different.In recent weeks...

What’s Your Sign? April 3, 2020

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You might be upset about having to deal with problems that are no fault of your own. But you can turn the annoyance into an asset by showing how quickly and how well you...

OC Restricts Lodging, Extends Beach, Boardwalk Closures

OCEAN CITY — Resort and county officials this week took further steps to limit out-of-town guests and emphasize the “stay at home” message including extending the beach and Boardwalk...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – April 3, 2020

It’s human nature to wonder when the current pandemic will run its course. It’s just too early to tell, but it’s natural for dates to be considered. In our area, the seasonal econom...

Wicomico Braces For Tax Revenue Impact On Budget

SALISBURY – A discussion on the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and various state mandates highlighted a public hearing on the fiscal year 2021 budget last week.Using a video conferen...

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – April 3, 2020

Some stories from week two of quarantine, or is it week three? No matter, the days are all running together. Here are some thoughts on our experiences and fortunately today they have nothing to do wit...

Alert Issued Over Fraudulent GoFundMe Pages

BERLIN – Town officials warned residents about several fraudulent GoFundMe pages claiming to support Berlin businesses this week.Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development d...

Things I Like – April 3, 2020

Notable sacrifices people are makingSeeing my son Zoom with his teachersGovernments livestreaming their meetingsCommiserating with business owners these daysBinge watching old Cheers episodesEmbracing...