Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – April 13, 2018

Maryland voters in November will face a referendum question with huge ramifications for education. A constitutional amendment will appear before voters that if passed would prevent the state from usi...

School Safety Bill A Key Session Takeaway

When trying to get a general read of Maryland’s legislative session, which wrapped up this week, it’s understandable how people can be confused. Mixed messages are sent from a variety of media ou...

Voices From The Readers – April 13, 2018

Visual Pollution Unacceptable Editor: We who live or visit Ocean City are blessed with the natural beauty of the ocean horizon. We want to continue to see that beauty without it being marred by uglyÂ...

Business License For OC Rental Discussion Continues

OCEAN CITY — The debate over requiring all short-term vacation rental listings to include business license information renewed this week, but there were still no clear-cut solutions decided upon...

Berlin Residents Speak Out Against Proposed Subdivision

BERLIN – A proposal for a subdivision on Burley Street drew concerns from several neighborhood residents this week. As the town’s planning commission reviewed a concept plan for a residential subd...

Past Fire Chief White Of Parsonsburg Volunteer Fire Company Honored With Memorial Scholarship In His Name

Past Fire Chief Steve White of the Parsonsburg Volunteer Fire Company will be honored with a memorial scholarship in his name for his many contributions to the community. Friends and family who estab...

Over 3,000 Books Collected During SD High School National English Honor Society Annual Spring Book Drive

Over 3,000 books were collected during the Stephen Decatur High School National English Honor Society annual spring book drive. After the books are categorized by reading level and genres, they will ...

Tourism Officials Bite On White Marlin Open Opportunity

OCEAN CITY — Resort tourism officials this week agreed to sign on to a new promotional and marketing opportunity during the annual White Marlin Open (WMO) this summer. During Monday’s Tourism ...

Adventures Of Fatherhood – April 13, 2018

While checking out of the grocery store the other day, Carson tried to pull a fast one on me. As usual, we always go to the store at the most crowded time. I know better but that’s how life goes. A...

Things To Do Around Town – April 13, 2018

Now-April 16: Free Tax Preparation AARP Foundation 9 a.m.-3 p.m. by appointment only. Low to moderate income taxpayers. Monday-Ocean Pines Library; Saturday-Ocean City Senior Center; Friday-Pocomoke ...