NEW FOR THURSDAY: Of Rare Jetty Beach, Army Corps Says, ‘You’ll Probably Never See It Again’

OCEAN CITY -- A rare, if never-before-seen, anomaly appeared at the Ocean City Inlet this week in the form of a wide, flat sandy beach on the south side of the north jetty in an typically under water ...

Report Finds Counties’ Preservation Grades Vary

BERLIN -- Two lower shore counties were on opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of protecting rural land and preventing sprawl with Worcester heading in a positive direction and Wicomico heading the...

Proposed Shark Rule Change Worries Local Industry

OCEAN CITY -- A major rule change proposed for one species of shark with a blanket size limit increase for all species could effectively shut down a significant component of Ocean City’s multi-m...

OCPD Issues Residential Check Program Reminder

OCEAN CITY -- With many resort residents planning on traveling during the holidays or taking those winter-shortening vacations early next year, the Ocean City Police Department has a residential secur...

Ocean City Tennis Center’s Season Called A Success

OCEAN CITY – The Recreation and Parks Department’s report to the Mayor and Council this week included a recap of the Ocean City Tennis Center’s successful season and an early overvie...

OC Blocks Taxi Medallion Transfer Over Sale Price

OCEAN CITY – The city is beginning to question the validly of the taxi medallion transfers within the industry as the values being brought before the Mayor and Council are not matching up. Durin...

No Injuries Reported In North OC Fire

OCEAN CITY -- No injuries were reported during a fire at a north-end condominium building Wednesday night, although the building did suffer considerable damage. Around 9:20 p.m. on Wednesday, the Ocea...

Berlin Looking To Further Promote Dining, Artists

BERLIN -- While Berlin has always strived to portray itself as a shopping destination on the Eastern Shore, town and community officials have been turning their attention in recent weeks to highlighti...

Audit Confirms Berlin Cutting Expenses, Growing Revenues

BERLIN -- With revenues up and expenditures down, Berlin received a positive annual audit this week from the independent finance group PKS and Company. While there are some areas that bear watching, i...

Worcester Casino Mulling Addition Of Table Games

SNOW HILL -- In the wake of a successful voter referendum for Maryland’s Question 7, an initiative allowing a significant expansion in state gambling laws, the Worcester County’s Local Dev...