Berlin Planning Comm. Tables Decision On 126-Unit Apartment Development

BERLIN – The town’s planning commission delayed a decision on apartments proposed for the Purnell Crossing development in the wake of community concerns.When the Berlin Planning Commissio...

Legislature Ends Hogan’s Post-Labor Day Start Mandate

OCEAN CITY — As expected, the House of Delegates this week approved legislation reversing Gov. Larry Hogan’s mandate for a post-Labor Day start to the school year.In 2016, Hogan issued an...

OC Agrees To Room Tax Hike, But Not Before Debating Sports Marketing Funding; Commissioners Must Approve Increase

OCEAN CITY — After hours of debate, the Ocean City Council voted to set in motion a room tax increase to offset expected budget shortfalls and potentially fund increased economic development.Du...

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

It appears schools in Maryland will head back before Labor Day in the near future. It could even occur as early as this summer.With this week’s legislative action, many school systems will quic...

Guilty Plea In Pot Growing Operation

SNOW HILL — The second of two local men indicted last fall in a sophisticated marijuana-growing operation pleaded guilty this week and was placed on probation for one year.Michael Cluster, 33, o...

Things To Do Around Town – March 15, 2019

Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday: AARP Tax-Aide Free Tax Preparation Mondays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Ocean Pines branch library, 11107 Cathell Rd., Ocean Pines. Appointment: 443-373-2667. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-3 p...

Matt’s Fish Camp Employees Take Part In Delaware Center For Inland Bays “Don’t Chuck Your Shucks” Program

On an unseasonably nice day in February, employees of Matt’s Fish Camp in Lewes helped bag oyster shells as part of the Delaware Center for Inland Bays “Don’t Chuck your Shucks̶...

Berlin Annexation Plans Advance With Planning Commission Support

BERLIN – Plans for annexation of property near the intersection of Route 818 and Route 50 will move forward following planning commission approval this week.On Wednesday the Berlin Planning Comm...

OCPD’s Uniform Change To Save Thousands

OCEAN CITY – A subtle change to Ocean City Police Department uniforms is expected to save tens of thousands of dollars.On Monday, Ocean City Police Lt. Glen McIntyre presented the town’s p...

Feasibility Study On Mardela School OK’d

SALISBURY – School leaders this week approved a final feasibility study for improvements at Mardela Middle and High School.On Tuesday, Facility Planner Matt Auchey presented the Wicomico County ...