Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – July 23, 2021

Though officially it was because of a light agenda, it’s presumed the Ocean City Mayor and Council canceled its meeting Monday night at least in part due to the Freedom Bus effort ending its to...

OPA Board Takes No Action Over Favoritism Claims

OCEAN PINES – Following a special meeting this week, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors agreed not to act on allegations against the Elections Committee.On Sunday, the associat...

Jolly Roger Plans Christmas In July Events, Toys For Tots Drive

OCEAN CITY — Jolly Roger Amusement Parks is celebrating Christmas in July this weekend once again with the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.Jolly Roger Amusement Parks will again be pa...

Freeman Arts Pavilion Now Offering Individual Ticket Sales

SELBYVILLE — Freeman Arts Pavilion is now offering single ticket sales for all performances scheduled on and after Aug. 15.The fundraising arts nonprofit located in Selbyville has a large, open-...

Moving Beyond To-Go Drinks A Sign Of Normalcy

There are more than 330 alcohol licenses in Worcester County and only three spoke during a public hearing for an extension of carryout drinks.This lack of robust support to allow to-go drinks resulte...

OC Council Approves Exotic Animal Request

OCEAN CITY — Red kangaroos, two-towed sloths, bearded dragons and other exotic animals will soon be seen around Ocean City after resort officials approved a special permit request to exhibit non...

Voices From The Readers – July 23, 2021

Beach Patrol AppreciationEditor:On Sunday July 18, 2021 we were on the beach in the late afternoon enjoying the weather and the end of another great week in Ocean City. At about 5 p.m. we noticed the...

OPA Warns Of Potential Mail Delays With Election Ballots

OCEAN PINES – Officials with the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) say they are monitoring delays in the postal service as election materials wait to be processed and mailed to homeowners.On Wednesd...

OCBP Alumni Of The Week, Darren Foreman, The Care Free And Serious

(Editor’s Note: The following is a series on the men and women who have spent their summers protecting all those who came to Ocean City for fun and safe vacation.)OCEAN CITY — Darren Fore...

Commission Approves Outdoor Seating Area Request

OCEAN CITY — In yet another example of a resort business adjusting and adapting to a post-COVID-19 world, resort planners this week signed off on a permanent outdoor dining area for a north-end ...