Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – January 21, 2022

Is Ocean City government in better shape today than it was six years ago? It was the same question asked back in 2015 when the three-year stint of the former city manager was evaluated.When consideri...

Cops & Courts – January 21, 2022

First-Degree AssaultOCEAN CITY — A local man was charged with first-degree assault and other counts this week after allegedly “choking out” his roommate to the point the victim lost ...

Community Center Committee On Hold

BERLIN– While efforts to bring a community center to town are moving forward, officials are delaying plans for a citizen committee.Mayor Zack Tyndall said last week that meetings are underway re...

Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce Recognizes 2021 Nonprofit of the Year

The Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health in Berlin was recognized by the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce as the Nonprofit of the Year for 2021.  The recognition took place as part o...

Bike Festival Planning To Return In May

OCEAN CITY – Following a successful first year, organizers say preparations have begun for the 2nd Annual Maryland Coast Bike Festival.Last week, event coordinator Salty Selt presented the Ocean...

PETA Advertising Lawsuit Moves Ahead

BERLIN– The latest round in a federal lawsuit challenging the Lower Shore’s public transportation system’s decision not to accept advertising from an animal rights group went to the ...

New Diversity, Inclusion Job Description Presented

OCEAN CITY – While it is uncertain if claims of civil rights violations after incidents on the Boardwalk were the catalyst, resort officials this week got a first look at a job description for t...

Calendar Revisions in Wicomico

SALISBURY – Officials say revisions to the school calendar will account for recent closures.Last week, the Wicomico County Board of Education voted unanimously to revise the school calendar for ...

The Pine’eer Craft Club of Ocean Pines Announced January Crafter of the Month

The Pine’eer Craft Club of Ocean Pines has announced Barbara Stilwell as the January Crafter of the Month. Her latest creations are rectangular granny square afghans with interesting color combi...

Angler of the Year Awards Presented

John McFalls, left, secretary of the Atlantic Coast Sportfishing Association (ACSA) presented the Angler of the Year awards to Ron Smith (Ocean) and Shaun Flaherty (Bay).Submitted photos The pos...