High Bid Delays Median Project Beyond Summer Season

OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Mayor and Council learned this week the median fence for a section of Coastal Highway will not be completed before summer as originally planned after the lone bid for...

Berlin Park Renaming Effort Headed For Town Council

BERLIN – Citizens in support of renaming Berlin Falls Park in honor of a popular mailman are expected to bring the issue to the town council next week. Last month, Berlin resident Bill Todd launched...

State Nixes Fingerprint Requirement For Uber, Similar Companies

OCEAN CITY — While Ocean City continues to wrestle with how best to regulate Uber, the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) last month announced it had approved an alternative background che...

OC’s Tax Differential Request Rejected Again; City Likely To Consider Legal Options

SNOW HILL – County leaders agreed this week not to grant the Town of Ocean City’s request for a tax differential. On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-1, with Commissioner Joe Mi...

Who’s Playing When And Where – December 30, 2016

28th Street Pit And Pub 410-289-2020 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Every Thursday: Locals’ Night With DJ BK Friday, Dec. 30: Otto Grundman, 6-9 p.m. Phantom Limbs, 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31: Soulfinge...

SU’s English Language Proposal Scores $2.73M Grant

SALISBURY – A $2.73 million grant is expected to help school systems throughout the state improve services for students struggling to learn English. The U.S. Office of English Language Acquisition, ...

Mitrecic Seeking More Equitable Fire Funding For County

OCEAN CITY — Worcester County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic is seeking a more equitable distribution of funds for local fire companies. At last Monday’s Mayor and Council meeting, Mitrecic deliver...

Santa And Mrs. Claus Visit OC Elementary

Ocean City Elementary School had some special visitors from the North Pole before the holiday break.  Pictured with Santa and Mrs. Claus are first grade students Chloe Holland, Cristian Hernandez Bur...

SD High School NJROTC Program Welcomes U.S. Navy Captain Jim Daniels To Annual Inspection

The Stephen Decatur High School NJROTC program welcomed United States Navy Captain Jim Daniels during its annual inspection on Dec. 20. The event, which combines a formal personal inspection of unifor...

Seahawks Solid In Russo Invitational

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity indoor track teams turned in solid performances last week at the annual Pat Russo Invitational, a meet named for the program’s longtime coach. This year marked th...