OC Police Issues Computer Scam Warning

OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) this week is warning residents of a spike in computer-related scams. In each case, a victim has reported being contacted in some way by an on...

County’s Tweaked Route 50 Design Guidelines Seek To Spark Franchise Commercial Development

SNOW HILL – Changes to the county’s design guidelines and corridor plan are expected to increase development along Route 50 outside Berlin. On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners approved ...

Ocean City Approves Inlet Parking Lot Changes To Address Congestion Issues; Free Roam Time Cut To 20 Minutes

OCEAN CITY — A clearly divided Mayor and Council this week approved reducing the grace period for free parking at the Inlet parking lot from the current 30 minutes to 20 minutes in the interest ...

Rental Company Charged In Last Summer’s Fatal Boating Accident

OCEAN CITY — A downtown watersports rental company, along with its owner, has been charged by Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) with multiple counts related to a fatality last summer incl...

Ocean City Native Eyes Rare Cannes Film Festival Opportunity; Student Launches Crowdfunding Campaign After Short Film Recognized

BERLIN – Ocean City area native Emmi Shockley has partnered with aspiring and professional actors to debut a new short film, “We Regret to Inform You,” which will show at the Cannes Film Festiva...

‘Prom Night’ Campaign’s Proceeds To Help Believe In Tomorrow Build New Respite Home

OCEAN CITY – With less than a month remaining, officials with the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation are rallying businesses and community members to join and support their annual “Prom N...

Fenwick Island Announces New Town Manager

FENWICK ISLAND – After a nearly six-month search, Fenwick Island officials have hired a new town manager. Municipal officials announced Thursday that Teresa “Terry” Tieman, currently the town ma...

Woman, Berlin Working Toward Settlement Over Police Confrontation

BERLIN – Settlement discussions continue between the Town of Berlin and the local woman confronted by a police officer at Henry Park. The attorney representing Ronshell Shockley, the woman threatene...

Ocean City, Company Reach Compromise To Keep Cell Towers Out Of Residential Districts

OCEAN CITY — After an apparent compromise that will prevent dozens of cell phone towers, some as tall as 38 feet, in many residential areas throughout the town, resort officials this week unanim...

Coastal Highway’s Poor Condition Days After Snow Explained; SHA Admits ‘Could Have Done A Better Job’

OCEAN CITY — With 10-plus inches of snow falling on the resort last weekend, it took mid-week warming temperatures and a steady rain to truly clear Coastal Highway, leading the State Highway Adm...