Budget Amendment Leads To Advertising Discussion

OCEAN CITY – Approval of a budget amendment this week led to a larger discussion about the town’s advertising funds.On Monday, the council voted 6-0, with Councilwoman Carol Proctor absent...

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – March 10, 2023

The daily memories are my favorite part of Facebook these days.These memories pop up each day and some cause me to stop for a few minutes and truly remember that day in my life. In fact, I find myself...

Commissioners Share More Concerns With Health Ed Bill

SNOW HILL – Officials say recent changes make a controversial health education bill worse than when it was introduced.The Worcester County Commissioners this week agreed to send state officials ...

Commission Supports Bringing Growth Planner To Berlin

BERLIN – An urban designer could help the Town of Berlin plan for future growth.The Berlin Planning Commission voted 6-0 this week to recommend that the town council hire Dhiru Thadani, a well-k...

Things To Do Around Town – March 10, 2023

Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call Rose 443-880-8444...

Decatur Wins Region, Bows Out

BERLIN – After winning the regional championship last Thursday, Stephen Decatur’s boys basketball team’s playoff run grinded to a halt Saturday night.In the quarterfinals of the MPS...

Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – March 10, 2023

Prior to World War I, Ocean City looked much different than today’s popular resort.The beach was narrow with the Boardwalk raised several feet above the sand. There was no Inlet and the norther...

Memorial Fund Started For Tyler Groton

SALISBURY – The Tyler Groton Memorial Fund was recently established at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore.Created by Judge Thomas Groton III and Althea Smith Groton to honor the memo...

Kiwanis Club Hosts Worcester G.O.L.D. Speaker

Nicholas Cranford, executive director of Worcester G.O.L.D. (Giving Other Lives Dignity) recently spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City about the nonprofit’s efforts to pro...

County To Charge Del. Customers For Boat Ramp Use

SNOW HILL – The county is moving forward with plans to charge out-of-state patrons parking fees at the Shell Mill boat ramp.The Worcester County Commissioners this week voted 4-2 to approve a pi...