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...

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 ...