Berlin Council Approves Nine-Hole Disc Golf Trial Run At Park

BERLIN– Town officials approved a trial run for a nine-hole disc golf course at Stephen Decatur Park.The Berlin Town Council this week voted 4-1 to allow Eastbound Disc Golf to set up a nine-ho...

Commissioners Stay With Paving Contractor Despite Questioning

SNOW HILL– County officials made no changes to a recent paving bid award despite a protest from another company.The Worcester County Commissioners last week voted unanimously to stick with Chesa...

Man’s OC Death Not ‘Criminal In Nature’

OCEAN CITY — There are still more questions than answers surrounding the discovery of a dead body in the parking lot of a mid-town hotel in September, but law enforcement officials said this wee...

Guilty Plea In Mini Golf Round Gone Bad

OCEAN CITY — A Havre de Grace man, arrested in June after stabbing two victims during a miniature golf round, pleaded guilty this week to one count of first-degree assault and now awaits his fa...

OC’s Fund Balance Handling Merits Close Watch

An interesting storyline heading into the next budget review in Ocean City will be how officials manage the excessive fund balance that has accumulated in recent years. It must be reduced. Where the ...

Voices from The Readers – November 12, 2021

Equity Laudable, But Must Not Omit MeritEditor:The proposed equity, diversity and inclusion position for Ocean City is an enigma.In one breath, Mayor Rick Meehan proclaims that we’re “beh...

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...