Fenwick Council Approves Amendments On First Reading

FENWICK ISLAND – Ordinance amendments involving low-speed vehicles, holiday construction hours, and parking were approved on first reading last week.Last Thursday, the Fenwick Island Town Counci...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – February 18, 2022

Like most municipalities following the most reassessment process, the Town of Berlin has seen its property values jump tremendously. The town’s gross assessable real property base will jump by ...

County Bond Bill Includes $11M For Sports Complex

SNOW HILL – County officials narrowly approved a list of bond bills that includes $11 million for a sports complex.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 4-3 to introduce bond bills...

Town Hall On Bylaw Changes Set

OCEAN PINES – A hearing on proposed bylaw changes will take place next month, association officials announced this week.On Saturday, March 12, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors will...

Worcester County Students Inducted

Students from Worcester County recently inducted into the Alpha Nu Omicron chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Wor-Wic Community College were, from left, Amanda Schmidt, Leslie Shaffer and Michael Siddell o...

Trimper’s, OCDC Partner On Spring Safety Celebration

OCEAN CITY – Following the success of a month-long festival series, Trimper’s Rides is looking to create a new safety event geared toward children.Last week, John Shutter and Megan Petro o...

Ward Museum Exhibit Features Berlin-Based Artist

BERLIN–  A new exhibit at the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art focuses on the generational history of Black families on the Eastern Shore.Inspired by a collection of historic photographs, well-...

Ocean City Chamber To Recognize 2022 Award Winners

OCEAN CITY – The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipients of its 2022 Annual Awards.On Friday, Feb. 25, the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2022 A...

Cops & Courts – February 18, 2022

Replica Handgun ArrestsOCEAN CITY — Two Selbyville, Del. men were arrested last week after a replica handgun was found in the vehicle in which they were traveling following a traffic stop.Around...

Ocean City To Fund New Outboard Motors For Fire Boat

OCEAN CITY — Despite some misgivings about a perceived antiquated funding formula, resort officials this week approved a roughly $192,000 expenditure to get the fire department’s Fire Boat...