What’s Your Sign? – December 30, 2022

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Start preparing now to make sure you get the credit you’re due for all the effort you put in to get a project off the ground. A new challenge emerges in a few week...

Heron Park Sale Negotiations Continue With Pre-Demolition Process Underway

BERLIN – A year after the town received a $500,000 demolition grant for Heron Park, little has changed at the former chicken processing plant.While the town is in negotiations with a potential p...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – December 30, 2022

With this being the last issue of 2022, it’s time to look ahead and make some predictions for what will make news in 2023. Here’s some thoughts: The second time will be the charm, as Moth...

County Commission President Looks Ahead With Optimism

SNOW HILL – While local officials remain committed to ongoing projects such as expanding broadband and developing a fire funding formula, the coming year is expected to bring additional challeng...

Kiwanis Club Presented Appreciation Award

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City presented an appreciation award to Norbert Violante for his help setting up and transporting tables and chairs whenever needed. Violante, left, is pi...

OC Paramedics Now Using Ultrasound To Treat Patients

OCEAN CITY — Ocean City paramedics are now using ultrasound technology in the field to determine the extent of injuries in trauma and medical patients as part of a pilot program.The cutting-edge...

Voices From The Readers – December 30, 2022

Branding Concerns EchoedEditor:I would like to address the letter from Eric Waterman, Dec. 2, “Branding Concerns.”After reading his letter and going through Winterfest of Lights that week...

2022’s Top 5 Stories

Rather than bore our readers with a deep dive into a year-in-review this week, here’s a look at the top five news stories of the year in our estimation.No. 1: Knupp tragedy: In July, 14-year-ol...

Frozen Pipes Keep OC Firefighters Busy

OCEAN CITY— Persistent frigid temperatures in the area late last week kept the Ocean City Fire Department busy with responses to frozen pipe calls and residential and commercial properties, maki...

Community Church at Ocean Pines Teamed up with Showell Elementary and Angel Tree Project

The Community Church at Ocean Pines teamed up with Showell Elementary School to provide a little extra help for those in need this Christmas. The “Angel Tree,” located at the church for se...