Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – November 15, 2019

Though they have been already for some time, short-term rentals will be big news in the weeks and months ahead in Worcester County.According to the most recent data released by Airbnb, the company br...

Berlin To Weigh East Annexation

BERLIN – Town officials will soon consider a request for annexation of property just east of Seahawk Road.Planning Director Dave Engelhart told the town council this week that the Berlin Plannin...

Wicomico Dam Work Slowed By Redesign

SALISBURY – Officials say unanticipated construction challenges are to blame for a delay in the completion of a dam rehabilitation project.In a work session of the Wicomico County Council last ...

Friends & Family Of Worcester Deputy Sheriff Brian K. Heller Present $4,300 For Scholarship In His Name

Family and friends of the late Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputy 1st Class Brian K. Heller recently presented a check for $4,300 for the endowed scholarship in his name, which benefits W...

County Library Reviewing Options On Petition Policy

OCEAN CITY – Officials with the Worcester County Library are looking to establish a policy on petitions.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Library Board of Trustees continued a discussion on adopt...

Church Reviews Plans To Sell Two Properties

BERLIN – Representatives of Sonrise Church shared plans to subdivide property in Berlin with town officials this week.Church representatives presented the Berlin Planning Commission with a preli...

Ocean City Still Waiting On Bike Friendly Designation

OCEAN CITY – Efforts to secure a national designation, as well as a discussion on bicycle and pedestrian safety in neighboring communities, highlighted a resort committee meeting this week.In a ...

Things I Like – November 15, 2019

When a good deed is appreciatedPeople who are good with namesWatching my boys be typical boys togetherFridays offHigh school sports gamesWhen a referral works outRaw oysters as an appetizerHow some pe...

OC Lions Club Provide Annual Vision Screenings For Ocean City Elementary Students

As it does annually, the Ocean City Lions Club provided vision screenings for Ocean City Elementary School preschool and kindergarten Students. Pictured are Lions Steve McMillan, Mike Hooper and Bobb...

Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – November 15, 2019

Easter was a big holiday for Ocean City in the late 1950s and throughout much of the 1960s. Easter parades were held on the Boardwalk near the old bandstand with prizes for the best dressed family, p...