Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – January 10, 2020

Interest for Ocean City beach stands appears to be rebounding. Time will tell whether it’s resort-wide, but revenue for the south-end beach equipment rental parcels along the Boardwalk increase...

Berlin Officials Continue Short-Term Rental Talks

BERLIN – Short-term rentals again dominated discussion at a meeting of the Berlin Planning Commission.The commission, which met Wednesday, was presented with a letter from the Coastal Associati...

Seahawks Win Iron Horse Duals

BERLIN- After knocking on the door in recent years, Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team kicked the door in last weekend with a first-place finish in the prestigious Iron Horse Duals tourna...

Cellular Antennas For Tower Possible

SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners advised staff to consider cellular antennas as they prepare to repaint a water tower in Ocean Pines.As they approved plans to get bids to paint the...

‘Proactive’ Approach Sought With New Revenue

OCEAN CITY — Use it or lose it appeared to be the message one councilman offered this week after the town realized unexpected revenue.During many council meetings, the town’s elected offic...

OC Man Killed In Fenwick Crash

FENWICK — An Ocean City man perished in a vehicle-pedestrian collision early last Wednesday morning on Coastal Highway just north of neighboring Fenwick Island.Around 3:20 a.m. last Wednesday, D...

County Planning Schedule For New Synthetic Ice Rink

SNOW HILL – The county’s new synthetic ice rink will be making appearances at a variety of locations in the coming months.While a schedule has not yet been released, county staff indicated...

Voices From The Readers – January 10, 2020

State’s Attorney’s RecapEditor:Dear citizens of Worcester County, Happy New Year! One year ago, I was sworn in as your State’s Attorney and since that time, I have relished the oppo...

Enhanced Event Bill Could Include Exhibition Driving

OCEAN CITY — While moving the Sunfest dates this year has already been announced as one possible solution, another key component is enhancing the existing special event zone legislation includin...

Public Marijuana Use Ordinance Eyed In Wicomico

SALISBURY – An effort to prohibit the consumption of marijuana in public areas will move forward in Wicomico County.In a work session Tuesday, Wicomico County State’s Attorney Jamie Dykes,...