Resort Mulls Stormwater Utility; Council To Further Discuss Fee Structure

OCEAN CITY – The City Council is continuing to weigh options to address its aging stormwater infrastructure concerns, including a rate structure that would fund a new utility within the city. On...

Arts Center Announces May Events

OCEAN CITY -- The OC Center for the Arts will kick off the month of May with the reception for the judged exhibition, “Landscapes”. This exhibit of paintings and photography is sponsored b...

Route 90 Bridge Testing Could Cause Delays In May

OCEAN CITY -- Taking advantage of a tight window between Springfest and Memorial Day weekends, State Highway Administration (SHA) officials said this week they will begin an inspection and load testin...

Wildfowl Carving Competition, Art Festival In OC This Weekend

SALISBURY -- For the 43rd consecutive year, talented artists from the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia will convene this weekend in Ocean City to showcase their carving skills at the Ward World ...

Condo Owners Irked Over Proposed Paid Parking Plan

OCEAN CITY – It’s deja vu for condominium owners on 146th Street as a paid parking battle they thought was won a few years ago has resurfaced. Last Friday the Mayor and City Council voted ...

County Opts To Skip National Search, Names Mason’s Successor

SNOW HILL -- Worcester County has decided to skip a lengthy search process and will promote current Finance Officer Harold Higgins to serve as Chief Administrative Officer when Gerald Mason retires th...

License Commissioners Issue Verbal Warnings To Violators

SNOW HILL -- Fines were minimal this month for alcoholic beverage violators, with only $1,000 being levied. However, in both cases heard, the Board of License Commissioners (BLC) stressed the seriousn...

Weekend Inlet Parking Rates Increased; New Paid Parking Areas Identified In Resort

OCEAN CITY – During a budget wrap-up session last Friday, discussion over alternative revenues continued with the City Council voting to install new paid parking downtown and on 49th, 131st and ...

Flacco Helps Accident Victim’s Memorial Fund

OCEAN CITY -- Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco spent much of last Friday afternoon working behind the counter of a Baltimore area Dairy Queen to raise $25,000 for a memorial fund on behalf of a...

Board Grants Liquor Upgrade To West OC Store

WEST OCEAN CITY -- The Green Room in West Ocean City received permission last week to significantly expand its alcoholic beverage license to include liquor sales and a 25-seat interior bar. Supporters...