Troast trying to bring back ‘gas tax’ road funding

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Feb. 15, 2018) Pocomoke City Councilwoman Esther Troast is seeking support to help #FixLocalRoads. Troast attended a recent Mayor’s Association Conference in Annapol...

Joe Reinhart, Matt Ortt in food mix

By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Feb. 15, 2018) Management of the Ocean Pines Association yacht and beach clubs is reportedly down to just two contenders: the Matt Ortt Companies, which run establishm...

No Dangerous Asbestos Found After Mall Demo Complaint

OCEAN CITY — The major demolition of the Ocean Plaza Mall at 94th Street continued this week despite a formal complaint filed about possible asbestos contamination. Last week, a private contrac...

Berlin Likely To Budget Funds For Parking Study

BERLIN – As residents continue to express concerns regarding parking and accessibility in Berlin, officials say they’re working to find a solution. At Monday’s meeting of the Berlin Town Council...

35th Annual Seaside Boat Show Set For This Weekend; Event Proceeds Benefit Kids Programs

OCEAN CITY – Despite the cold temperatures, visitors and residents this weekend will get the chance to think of warmer days with the 35th Annual Seaside Boat Show. Beginning Friday, Feb. 16, the Oc...

Tourism Officials Seek More Enforcement Over Major Rental Industry Change

OCEAN CITY — Resort tourism officials believe stricter enforcement, rather than a new ordinance or definition, is the answer to the growing issue of short-term rentals in traditional single-fami...

Berlin Police Station Celebrated At Ribbon Cutting; Public Open House Set For Saturday

BERLIN –  Dozens of community members and law enforcement officers from throughout the Eastern Shore celebrated Berlin’s new police station Friday. A crowd gathered at the new Decatur Street fac...

OC Mall Demolition Work Planned, But No Redevelopment Plans Near

OCEAN CITY — Some demolition has begun on the long dormant Ocean Plaza Mall at 94th Street, but the work should not be mistaken as a sign a major redevelopment is near. At the close of Tuesdayâ...

Ocean City Likely To Commit Funds To AGH Campaign

OCEAN CITY — Ocean City will likely make a significant contribution to Atlantic General Hospital’s capital campaign including the expansion of the emergency room and associated facilities, bu...

Worcester Prep Junior Surprised With Jefferson Award For Community Service

BERLIN – A Worcester Prep student was recognized this week for his contributions to public service with a Jefferson Award. On Thursday, WBOC’s Kimberly Wiggins named Ethan Scheiber a 2018 WBOC Je...