The Adventures Of Fatherhood – December 31, 2021

Christmas sure is different nowadays.For many years, the kids were up bright and early before the sun full of excitement for what Santa Claus brought them. It was a joyous time of energy and newness. ...

Ugly Sweater Party Held at American Legion Post 166

An ugly sweater party was recently held at the Ocean City American Legion Post 166. Contest winners were, from left, Gwen and Kevin Braecklein, funniest sweater; Mike Torlish, most creative sweater; a...

Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast To Feature Acclaimed Fighter Pilot

OCEAN CITY – The Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will return to Ocean City next month.On Friday, Jan. 7, the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce will host its 2022 Mayor’s Prayer ...

40th Governor’s Challenge Cancelled

BERLIN – The 40th Governor’s Challenge holiday basketball tournament slated for this week with games practically around the clock at venues all over the region was canceled because of a re...

Long-Time Commissioner Remembered As A ‘Shooting Star’

BERLIN – The community this week is mourning the death of well-known social activist and former politician James Lee Purnell Jr. He was 84.Purnell, Worcester County’s first African America...

Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – December 31, 2021

In the early 1950s developer Leon Ackerman attempted to establish a community named Ocean Beach on Assateague Island. Fifteen miles of oceanfront property was surveyed with residential and commercial...

CARES Funds Eyed For Airport Facility

SALISBURY – A public hearing is set regarding a proposal to use federal funding for the design and engineering of a new fuel farm facility at the Salisbury airport.Last week, Airport Manager Ton...

Cops & Courts – December 31, 2021

Stop Leads To Weapon ArrestOCEAN CITY — A local man was arrested last week after a concealed deadly weapon was allegedly found in his vehicle following a traffic stop.Around 1 a.m. last Friday, ...

Berlin Awarded $10K Grant For Beautification Efforts

BERLIN – A $10,000 grant is expected to assist beautification efforts in Berlin.The Town of Berlin received a $10,000 Main Street Improvement grant from the state last week. The funding will hel...

The Chasin’ Tides Catches Big Striper

The winter offshore fishing bite remains active as evidenced by this nice fat striper taken by the Chasin’ Tides Charters with Captain Chase Eberle on Monday. The Chasin’ Tides limited ou...