OPA prepares to resolve storm water management problems

OCEAN PINES—The search is on for a contractor to map and analyze storm water drainage conditions in Section 3 of the Ocean Pines community, according to a request for proposal that is sched...

Classic Car Show & Parade at OP Veterans Memorial Park

OCEAN PINES–To commemorate the 45th anniversary of Ocean Pines, the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce will host a Classic Car Show & Parade on Sunday at the Veterans Memorial Park located...

Comptroller Franchot presses for later start of Md. School Year

OCEAN CITY– Citing the benefits to Maryland families, small businesses and tourism overall, Comptroller Peter Franchot reiterated his desire for all state public schools to start classes aft...

Common sense remains in courts

BALTIMORE–A federal judge’s ruling last week that upheld the ubiquitous and evenhanded practice of criminal background checks before employment signals that some measure of common sen...

Chief’s Crime Report Renews Political Debate Over Resort Safety; Ashley, Pillas Push Their Concerns Over Negative Changes

OCEAN CITY – It wouldn’t be a normal week at City Hall without the Mayor and Council engaging in a spirited debate over the correlation between crime statistics and population estimations. On Mond...

After Several Delays, Tall Ship Finally Arrives In Ocean City

The 170-foot, six-deck Nao Victoria Galeon, a replica of the 16th Century Spanish Navy tall ship, has reached its temporary home at 3rd Street. Here is a photo by Glenn Irwin of the ship as it nears ...

Man’s Cross Country Bike Voyage Will End In Resort On Labor Day Weekend

OCEAN CITY — After graduating from the University of Richmond, 23-year-old Alex Kelso decided to take a year off before entering the professional world. But while others might have hit the beach...

Alleged Late-Night Drunk Driver Strikes Police Vehicle On Route 50

BERLIN — An alleged drunk driver crashed into a marked police car early Saturday morning on Route 50, causing significant damage to each of the vehicles. On Aug. 17, at approximately 2:39 a.m., ...

Ocean City Puts Renewed Focus On Curbing Drunk Driving; Effort Part Of National Campaign

OCEAN CITY — From now through Labor Day, Ocean City police will be out in force as part of the annual nationwide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown on drunk driving. The crackdown, w...

Ad Firm Outlines Enhanced Web Profile Options

OCEAN CITY – An enhanced Convention and Visitors Bureau membership is in the works to offer expanded business profiles on the town’s official website, although concerns were aired over the new sys...