SHA Releases Route 90 Study Results

OCEAN CITY – The results of a Route 90 corridor study show a majority of respondents support a preliminary design that includes two additional lanes and a new four-lane bridge.On Thursday, the ...

Committee worries about loss of trees

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Feb. 2, 2023) The Environment and Natural Assets Committee met on Jan. 25 with a full roster of projects to pursue for the year.  “It has been brought to our attenti...

Officials Testify On OC Liquor License Legislation

OCEAN CITY – Local officials say a bill making its way through the General Assembly will allow for safer alcohol sales at large special events in Ocean City.On Monday, officials with the Town of...

Worcester School Board Opposes Health Education Bill

NEWARK – The Worcester County Board of Education voted unanimously this week to oppose a controversial health education bill.After hearing from citizens both in support of and against the healt...

Worcester County Commissioners Recognized February as Black History Month

At their Feb. 7 meeting, the Worcester County Commissioners presented a proclamation to Worcester County NAACP President Ivory Smith recognizing February as Black History Month. The commissioners also...

OC Lioness Lions Club Installs New Members

Two new members were installed at a recent meeting of the Ocean City Lioness Lions Club. Pictured, from left, are Past District Governor Norman Cathell, sponsor Susan Mohler,  Barbara Wasiakowski...

OC Elementary Kindergarteners Made New Year’s Resolutions

Students in Brian Mills’ kindergarten class at Ocean City Elementary recently made New Year’s resolutions for 2023. The students learned how people around the world celebrate the holiday b...

Obituaries – February 24, 2023

Shawn Joseph SoperBERLIN — Shawn Joseph Soper, age 59, of Ocean City, passed away suddenly on Feb. 15, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore after a brief illness.Born in Towson in Baltimor...

Historic OC Church Features New Light Display

OCEAN CITY – New lighting, landscaping and audio capabilities highlight recent changes at a historic Ocean City church.In recent months, officials at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Churc...

Voices From The Readers – February 24, 2023

Remembering Shawn Soper Editor: The man in the little dark blue truck. Dependable. Genuine. Trustworthy. Built tough, but humble both the man, and his old Ford Ranger. He was the Cal Ripken Jr. of co...