Voices From The Readers – May 4, 2018

Mailer Crosses Line Editor: The Maryland Republican Party recently disseminated a mailer accusing our State Senator Jim Mathias of supporting legislation that encouraged the use of opiates and other ...

How Does County Handle Recycling?

BERLIN – What do garden hoses, boat wrap, tennis shoes and lawn furniture have in common? They’re all regularly tossed into Worcester County’s recycling bins. “You name it it’s in there,”...

SHA, OC Prep For First Special Event Zone Weekend

OCEAN CITY — With the first significant motorized special event of the season less than two weeks away, the State Highway Administration (SHA) is working with town officials on how best to impl...

Vacant Berlin Home Continues To Raise Concerns

BERLIN – The deteriorating condition of a vacant home on Main Street continues to concern members of the Berlin Historic District Commission (HDC). Once again members of the commission expressed fru...

Taxi Medallion Transfer Approved Amid Buy-Back Program Debate

OCEAN CITY — Illustrating the changing landscape of the transportation business in the resort, a seemingly innocuous request for a taxi medallion transfer from one business to another this week ...

Opponents In ‘Waiting Period’ Over Chicken Farm Permit

BERLIN – Area residents say they’re committed to making sure a chicken farm proposed for Peerless Road doesn’t harm the already impaired St. Martin River. Last week, dozens of area residents att...

Ocean City Officials Discuss Future Budget Concerns

OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week moved closer to approving a fiscal year 2019 budget at a little over $127 million, but not before a broader discussion about some of the budgetary challen...

Resort Task Force To Examine Paid Parking Expansion

OCEAN CITY — With an eye on tapping potential unrealized revenue, Ocean City officials this week voted to form a task force to begin exploring an expansion of paid parking in certain areas aroun...

Route 90’s Future Again Questioned

OCEAN CITY — The future dualization of Route 90 remains a possibility, but it now appears the path to get the project approved could be a little rockier. On Tuesday, State Highway Administration...

Commissioner Proposes County Issue Short-Term Rental Licenses

SNOW HILL – At least one elected official wants the county to explore the idea of issuing rental licenses to property owners opening their homes to tourists. During a meeting Tuesday, Worcester Coun...