Probe Finds No Foul Play In Angler’s Halloween Fire

OCEAN CITY — It’s uncertain if the cause of a fire at a historic downtown bayfront restaurant will ever be specifically determined, but foul play has been ruled out.Shortly after 9 p.m. o...

Commission Approves Ocean Downs Casino Sports Betting License

BERLIN — Sports wagering at the Ocean Downs Casino moved closer to becoming a reality on Thursday after the state’s application review commission approved the license for the local casino...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – November 19, 2021

It’s beneficial to reflect back in time to see how far we have come. One year ago this week, I was standing on the sidelines of a soccer tournament in northern Delaware when parents received th...

City Council Signs Off Lot Release

OCEAN CITY — Two long-vacant lots in a north-end neighborhood could soon see new homes on them after resort officials this week agreed to release the owner from a long-standing agreement.On Mond...

Public Hearing Set On Redistricting Maps

SALISBURY – A public hearing on a new councilmanic map will be held next month.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council met with representatives of the 2021 Redistricting Committee to discuss a p...

Obituaries – November 19, 2021

Dennis William LeonardOCEAN CITY — Dennis William Leonard, age 47, born July 17, 1974, passed away on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore.Born in White Pl...

Fentanyl Dealer To Serve 5 Years

OCEAN CITY — One of two suspects arrested last May in connection with a drug distribution ring out of various resort hotels pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 10 years in jail, all but five of ...

Small Business Grant To Assist Civic Center Shortfall

SALISBURY – An $806,000 grant is expected to benefit the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to accept a grant award of $806,937 from the ...

Ocean City Council To Review Bike Strategic Plan Next Week

OCEAN CITY – Concerns over a potential bike path along a 10-foot construction easement in uptown Ocean City highlighted a recent resort committee meeting.With a bike strategic plan well underway...

Berlin Meeting Canceled After Positive Cases

BERLIN – Berlin officials have canceled next week’s council meeting and closed offices to the public following employees testing positive for COVID-19.Mayor Zack Tyndall said Wednesday tha...