OC Budget Introduced, Reserve Policy Increase Proposed

OCEAN CITY– Ocean City’s draft fiscal year 2023 budget was introduced this week, including a modest property tax decrease for some and a recommendation to increase the minimum reserve poli...

City Manager Recommends Mayor, Council Salary Hikes

OCEAN CITY – The salaries of Ocean City’s Mayor and Council positions could see a significant increase based on recommendations presented during a budget introduction session this week.Ci...

Ping Pong Groundbreaking Set For April 2

BERLIN – A groundbreaking ceremony for Burbage Park’s ping pong tables is set for April 2.The public is invited to Burbage Park on William Street Saturday, April 2, at 9 a.m. for a ground...

Obituaries – March 25, 2022

Kevin ChesterBERLIN — On Wednesday, March 16, Kevin Chester, father, husband and friend, passed away suddenly at age 54.Kevin was born in Salisbury to Sandra Foskey and Richard Chester. He was r...

OC Elementary Celebrates World Down Syndrome Day

To celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, Lisa Kristick’s Pre-K3 class at Ocean City Elementary School identified how each student is different and special after reading the books, ̶...

Land Swap Approved on First Reading

OCEAN CITY- With no further discussion, resort officials this week approved on first reading a pair of ordinances that will facilitate a land swap with Delmarva Power in the area of 100th Street.Earli...

Things I Like – March 25, 2022

Signs of spring bloomingMarch Madness upsetsA restful vacationSmooth roller coastersAll the recent NFL tradesAn easy I-95 trip“The Last Kingdom” on NetflixTrying and liking a new restauran...

Voices From The Readers – March 25, 2022

Environment Bill Support UrgedEditor:I would like to express my support for the Environmental Human Rights Amendment (EHRA) that is being considered in our General Assembly now. The EHRA is a critica...

Commissioners Presented Retirement Commendation

The Worcester County Commissioners presented a retirement commendation to K9 Officer Karma. During nearly nine years of service, Karma was instrumental in removing illegal drugs, guns, and other contr...

Magic Mike Visited Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City

The cat Magic Mike visited the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City on March 2 as club members heard from representatives of Town Cats, a local nonprofit that helps homeless cats. Pictured f...