Salisbury Gives OK For Police To Seek Grant

SALISBURY -- The Salisbury Police Department (SPD) received permission this week to apply for a federal Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant that could yield a total of $455,046 to the ci...

Council Votes 5-2 On New Budget; Ashley Thinks Budget Will ‘Result In Less People Visiting’

OCEAN CITY – An overview of how city staff and the Mayor and City Council addressed this year’s budget shortfall was presented this week. On Monday evening, City Manager David Recor presen...

Woman Looks To Overcome Once Again At Benefit Walk

BERLIN -- After years of taking baby steps on the long road to recovery from an inoperable brain tumor, a local woman, called a “medical miracle” by her doctors, is getting ready to take o...

Suspected Drunk Driver Arrested After Wild Chase In Ocean City

OCEAN CITY -- An Eldersburg man was arrested on numerous charges this week including driving under the influence of alcohol after leading resort police on a chase through the midtown area before drivi...

Rescued Seal Released After Extensive Rehabilitation

BERLIN -- On a slightly overcast morning, surrounded by a crowd of cheering fans, rescued harbor seal “Sodapop” was released into the ocean at Assateague Island Thursday. National Aquarium...

New Resort Pedestrian Campaign Begins

OCEAN CITY – On Tuesday, Mayor Rick Meehan represented Ocean City at the AAA summer travel press conference at the foot of the Bay Bridge to help kick off the Walk Smart Safety Campaign that fea...

Excitement Surrounds Hooked’s Opening In OC

OCEAN CITY – Hooked has opened its doors in Ocean City, bringing its tradition of fresh, honest and local food to Maryland, but adding a twist to the new location with a one-of-a-kind, hand-craf...

Voices From The Readers

Board Of Education Schemed Bus Drivers Editor: When is a one-and-a-half percent raise not one-and-a-half precent? Answer: when the Worcester County Board of Education does the math. Recently, the Boar...

Parking Study Okay If Cost Reasonable

Paid parking is a divisive issue in Ocean City. It always has been and probably will be whenever the topic is discussed because its impacts are widespread. The latest confirmation comes with the Mayor...

Thoughts From The Publisher's Desk

Ocean City should have its new police chief in place sometime next month. Back in March, City Manager David Recor outlined a thorough process of interviewing candidates and reported the Mayor and Coun...