City’s Hurricane Food Transaction With Councilman Questioned

OCEAN CITY -- A city councilman denied this week any abuse of power when he served $3,300 in meals to emergency responders during Hurricane Irene a year ago. Earlier this month, this publication recei...

Energy Program Named After Kathy Mathias

OCEAN CITY -- On the day family and friends solemnly marked the anniversary of the passing of beloved Ocean City resident and long-time public servant, the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) announc...

Local Seeks $500K From Motorist After Scooter Accident

OCEAN CITY -- In what could become a common occurrence with the proliferation of scooters in the resort and their inevitable interactions with motor vehicles, a Salisbury man has filed suit seeking $5...

License Board Warns Businesses To Better Train Employees

SNOW HILL -- At this month’s Board of License Commissioners (BLC) meeting, only $1,000 worth of fines was levied for underage alcohol sales, though the board stressed that it observed a disturbi...

Two State Grouper Records Set Week Apart

OCEAN CITY -- Two anglers caught Maryland state record groupers off the coast of Ocean City late last month within a week of each other and from the same boat. On July 22, Robert Purcell of Bishopvill...

New Teachers Start Work In Worcester

SNOW HILL -- Though many likely wish it could last a little longer, summer vacation is coming to an end and Worcester County schools are opening their doors on Aug. 27. And with a new school year come...

New Kayak Launch Celebrated At Site Of Former OC Dump

WEST OCEAN CITY -- After months of regulatory red tape followed by hard work and moving dirt, the old town of Ocean City dump turned pristine kayak launch along Ayres Creek officially opened this week...

Dew Tour Underway In Resort

OCEAN CITY – Ocean City officials “dropped in” yesterday morning with Dew Tour athletes to kick off the Pantech Beach Championships. Equipped with miniature finger trick boards, the ...

Athletes Establish Concussion Baseline Readings

BERLIN -- With the fall high school sports season now in full bloom, the potential for concussions and head injuries has returned, but one local physical therapy establishment is helping make sure loc...

Voices From The Readers

Be Sure To Register Editor: Realizing how quickly the November elections are approaching, I am reminded of the promise that I made to myself after our last municipal election. It was to become pro-act...