Heels and Reels a Big Success

OCEAN CITY- Before the big boys took the seas off the coast for the 39th Annual White Marlin Open this week, the lady anglers around the resort area last weekend had their own event, the Ocean City Ma...

Chauncey’s Surfabout in the Books

OCEAN CITY- The Chauncey’s Surfabout last Sunday was a huge success with good waves and dozens of winners in several categories. For the record, Sam Deeley took first in the open short board div...

Edmunds Takes First in Hershey Games

BERLIN- Berlin’s Colton Edmunds turned in a great performance at the North American Final for the Hershey’s Track and Field Games last weekend, finishing first among competitors from all o...

Ocean Downs Casino Sets New Revenue Record

BERLIN -- The July figures for the Casino at Ocean Downs were released this week, revealing the greatest month ever in the nearly two-year history of the gaming facility along Route 589 just south of ...

OC Police Remind Public, Businesses About Laser Pointer Law

OCEAN CITY -- Two years after reaching a crescendo, the laser pointer issue has apparently resurfaced in Ocean City, prompting the police department to remind consumers of the ordinance covering the u...

Murder Suspect’s Extradition To Md. Put On Hold

BERLIN- The Dagsboro, Del. man charged with the murder of a woman found dead in a ditch along a rural road in northern Worcester County in June remains in Delaware this week after a flip-flop of sorts...

Wicomico Opts Out Of State Sprinkler Mandate

SALISBURY -- Wicomico officials this week voted to opt out of the state-mandated requirement for sprinklers in newly constructed single- and double-family dwellings after a passionate public hearing o...

County Planning To Raze Former Stores

SNOW HILL -- Short of some drastic, last-minute restoration by the owners, two troubled properties in Worcester County will be demolished within the next few weeks. Two properties, the Bishopville Sto...

Utility’s Substation Expansion Plans Move Ahead Despite Concerns

OCEAN CITY – Following a long public hearing, a favorable recommendation will move forward to the Mayor and City Council to allow the Delmarva Power and Light (DP&L) substation to expand on ...

Lawmakers Debate Gambling Changes In Special Session

BERLIN -- State lawmakers opened a special session on expanded gambling in Maryland yesterday, and despite the gnashing of teeth in some areas around the state, the bill under consideration appears to...