City Manager Praised During Final Council Meeting

OCEAN CITY — Near the end of his last official council meeting in the city’s manager’s chair, outgoing City Manager Doug Miller on Tuesday was praised for his accomplishments in the...

Worcester Girls Snuff Dragons, 45-27

BERLIN – Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity basketball team beat Salisbury School, 45-27, last week to improve to 8-3 on the season.The Mallards led just 16-15 at the half, but pulled a...

Farr Takes Seat On OPA Board Following Court Ruling

OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors held a special meeting last week to install Rick Farr as the newest board member.Last Wednesday, Farr took his seat as the newest bo...

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – January 21, 2022

At the last minute, a scheduling conflict resulted in Beckett’s booster shot appointment having to be canceled last week. It was interesting to see how he handled the change of plans.The 13-year...

Salisbury University Donated COVID-19 Tests To Wicomico County Public Schools

Salisbury University recently donated nearly 1,000 COVID-19 rapid antigen tests for use by Wicomico County Public Schools. Currently, SU requires COVID-19 testing for all students, faculty and staff w...

What’s Your Sign? – January 21, 2022

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You’re eager to take on that new opportunity opening up as January gives way to February. Now all you need to do is resist quitting too early. Do your best to stay...

Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – January 21, 2022

A unique tourist attraction opened on S. 1st Street and the bay on June 26, 1965. Known as Open Sea Marine-Land, it was the creation of John Moton, owner of the neighboring Oceanic Motel.Moton wanted...

Graybill supports area skateparks

By Greg Ellison (Jan. 20, 2022) Eastern Shore skateboard enthusiast Jay Graybill, who formerly operated Exodus Skate Park on Old Ocean City Boulevard, is donating funds to support skate facilities in ...

Berlin Planning opts against zoning for residential

Commission nixes rezoning for big townhouse project By Greg Ellison (Jan. 20, 2022) Density issues and increasing the demand on town services were among the reasons  the Berlin Planning Commission vo...

OP Environmental Committee Chair Wolf resigns after lengthy run

By Greg Ellison (Jan. 20, 2022) Leadership changes are taking place on the Ocean Pines Environmental and Natural Assets Committee after longtime chair Ken Wolf unexpectedly resigned last week. “I di...