Obituaries – January 17, 2020

Lawrence John Jock, Jr.OCEAN CITY — Lawrence John Jock, Jr., (affectionately known as Big Larry), age 58, of Ocean City, died suddenly on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020.He was born in Camden, N.J. and ...

Slight Assessment Drop Proposed In Ocean Pines

OCEAN PINES – Homeowners in Ocean Pines could see a slight decrease in their annual assessment this year.As proposed, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) budget for the coming year includes an ass...

County Exploring Ocean Pines Golf Course Irrigation

SNOW HILL – Officials are expected to begin exploring the possibility of irrigating the Ocean Pines Golf Course with effluent from the community’s wastewater treatment plant.On Jan. 7, the...

Berlin ‘Moving Faster Than Normal’ On Budget Process

BERLIN – After a contentious budget process last year, Berlin officials agreed to begin fiscal planning earlier than ever in 2020.Finance Director Natalie Saleh outlined the schedule for develop...

Berlin Officials Continue Heron Park Cleanup Talks

BERLIN – While no concrete plans are in place, town officials remain committed to moving forward with cleanup at Heron Park.Mayor Gee Williams told the town council this week that as the birding...

Small Water Rate Hike To Fund Big Projects

OCEAN CITY — Resort residents can expect a water usage rate increase over the next five years, but the modest hike will offset the cost of major infrastructure improvements.The Mayor and Council...

Engine Failure Blamed In Crash

BERLIN — Engine failure was to blame for a small plane crash in a cornfield near Berlin last September, according to a preliminary report released this week by the National Transportation Safety...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – January 17, 2020

“OC Supports Green & Unseen Wind Farms.”That was the headline on communications from the Town of Ocean City in advance of what was being called the “Save Our Sunrise Public Hear...

Worthwhile Work On Reducing Costs

Current efforts at City Hall to address the loss of year-round residents in Ocean City are worthwhile.Implementing incentives and reducing fees associated with new construction are wise options for th...

Synthetic ice rink successful, full schedule to be released

By Elizabeth Bonin, Staff Writer (Jan. 16, 2020) Worcester County’s synthetic ice rink is on the move, most likely to Berlin next. The rink had its debut at the Worcester County Recreation Center in...