Stats Support Need For Mayor’s Rent Stabilization Effort

SALISBURY — One week after announcing his proposed ambitious rent stabilization program, Salisbury Mayor Jim Ireton, Jr. this week pitched daunting statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau to supp...

‘In My Head There Is The Old Alex And The New Alex’; Family’s ‘New Normal’ Evolving With Community’s Help

OCEAN CITY – Amy Wood remembers having an almost out-of-body experience the moment her 4- year-old son’s pediatrician uttered the words that changed her family’s lives forever. “He said, you n...

Weather Cancels Sea Gull Century

SALISBURY — Salisbury University’s Sea Gull Century bike ride has been canceled for Saturday, Oct. 3. “We do not do this lightly,” said Amy Waters, Century coordinator. “The safety of ou...

Wicomico Social Media First Amendment Case Settled For Undisclosed Amount

SALISBURY — In what became one of the first real tests of social media and First Amendment rights, at least locally, a civil suit filed by a former Wicomico County employee against the county al...

Best Advice Is Take Storm Threats Seriously

By now, the mere potential that exists for even dangerous weather later in the weekend from Joaquin should have everyone on edge and at a minimum prepared. With a significant storm system impacting we...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk

H20 International promoter Jay Shoup has had enough of the entitled bunch that has brought negative attention to his weekend event, which he has been organizing for 18 years. As I have mentioned in th...

Things To Do Around Town

Every 1st Friday: Star Charities Volunteers Meet 10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. For more information, 410-641-7667.   Every Saturday: Weekly Farmers Market 8 a.m.-1 p.m., White Horse Park, 239 Oce...

Eight Restaurants Within A Mile Too Much For Berlin? Operators, Mayor Don’t Seem To Think So

BERLIN – While no one disputes that it was a successful summer for Berlin businesses, the onset of autumn has left some wondering what’s to come with the cooler temperatures. It’s a question par...

OC Prepping For Major Event No Matter Joaquin’s Track

OCEAN CITY – As weather forecasters debate whether or not Hurricane Joaquin will have any significant impact on the Eastern Seaboard, local officials are preparing for a wet weekend and potential he...

Building Size Cap Sought Before Vote On Berlin Zoning Code Change

BERLIN – A text amendment related to the apartment complex proposed for Seahawk Road will go back to the Berlin Planning Commission after concerns were raised by residents and town council members. ...