Resort Police Ramping Up Seasonal Recruitment Effort

OCEAN CITY – With another summer long in the books, the Ocean City Police Department is now seeking seasonal recruits for 2022.On Monday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief Ross Buzzuro p...

Wicomico Council Votes To Accept Grant For Pickleball Complex

SALISBURY – Plans for a pickleball complex in Salisbury will move forward following the county’s acceptance of a $700,000 state grant.Following a lengthy public hearing Nov. 2, the Wicomic...

Berlin Council Endorses Ping Pong Table Concept For Burbage Park

BERLIN – Plans for ping pong tables at Burbage Park moved forward this week with the town council’s approval of the concept.The Berlin Town Council on Monday voted unanimously to approve ...

Consultant Advises Berlin Needs New Water Meters, Updated Rates

BERLIN– The town needs new water meters, an asset management plan and an updated rate structure to get its water and wastewater costs on track, according to a consultant.Jean Holloway of the Sou...

Assateague Usage Fees Will Fund Winter Projects

ASSATEAGUE — Providing further proof the vast majority of visitor entrance fees for Assateague Island National Seashore stay right on the barrier island, several capital projects funded by the f...

Obituaries – November 12, 2021

Mary Georgeanna MaykrantzOCEAN CITY — Mary Georgeanna Maykrantz, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.Born and raised in Baltimore, she was the ...

Streets Paving Bid Under Budget

OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this month approved the low bid for the annual street paving program, which came in under budget.Last week, the Mayor and Council received bids for the annual stree...

Wicomico Schools Add 7 Half Days To Address Teacher Burnout

SALISBURY – Pay increases for substitute teachers and the implementation of early dismissal days highlight the school system’s efforts to address teacher burnout.On Tuesday, Superintendent...

Proposed Berlin Building Changes Pass Historic District Commission Review

BERLIN – Berlin Historic District Commission officials approved changes to the building at the corner of William and Pitts streets.The commission on Wednesday approved improvements to the buildi...

High Hopes Outlined In Berlin Capital Project Talk

BERLIN– Roundabouts, a pedestrian bridge over Route 113 and a dog park highlight the dozens of items included in Berlin’s capital planning discussion this week.The municipality’s ele...