OC’s Early Budget Plan Eyes Tax Hike; Proposal Would Cost Average Taxpayer $40 More Per Year

OCEAN CITY – The next fiscal year’s proposed budget for the Town of Ocean City was presented this week with a total operating budget of about $130.4 million, along with an increase in the ...

Salisbury Festival Weekend Eyes April 26-28 Return

SALISBURY -- The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the 31st Annual Salisbury Festival, presented by Toyota, Clear Channel Media & Entertainment, and the City of Salisbury, on April ...

Berlin Chips In $10K For New Little League Amenities

BERLIN -- A new concession and restroom facility will be added to the Northern Worcester Athletic Complex next year in time for Berlin Little League (BLL) Opening Day 2014. The project reached its fun...

Concerts To Benefit Area Memorial Fund

BERLIN -- When the Tidewater Singers bring their repertoire of beautiful choral music to Ocean Pines on April 20, in support of the Jesse Klump Memorial Fund, the silent auction will not have the usua...

OC Looking For New Revenues, Cutting Costs; More Paid Parking, Trash Collection Fees Weighed; Bus Service Could Get Reduced

OCEAN CITY – With budget season in full swing, the Mayor and City Council heard about a number of opportunities to increase revenues and/or decrease expenditures, including additional parking re...

Native Plant Sale Offers Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

BERLIN -- For the 14th year, Assateague Coastal Trust will offer a selection of native flowering perennials, heirloom tomatoes, herbs and local crafts at its annual festival. This year the Native Plan...

Md. Comptroller Presents Golden Apple Awards

BERLIN -- Comptroller Peter Franchot made the rounds on the Eastern Shore Wednesday presenting education-based Golden Apple Awards in both Wicomico and Worcester counties as part of a continuing campa...

OC Police Issue Reminders About Counterfeit Money

OCEAN CITY -- The Ocean City Police Department is warning residents, business owners and employees to be on the lookout for counterfeit currency being circulated in Ocean City. Since April 3, the OCPD...

Ocean City Center For The Arts Plans A Busy April

OCEAN CITY -- There are some exciting things happening at the new Ocean City Center for the Arts during the month of April. Located at 502 94th Street and home of the nonprofit, Art League of Ocean Ci...

County Looks To Block Local Store’s Liquor License Upgrade

OCEAN CITY -- The relocation of a county-owned liquor outlet from its current location has prompted a neighboring business to seek an upgraded liquor license and an expansion into the vacant space. Wh...