New Pedestrian Signal Possible For 144th Street Intersection

OCEAN CITY — There might be a new marked pedestrian crossing at 144th Street to accommodate a new residential development after resort officials this week agreed to appeal to the state to addres...

Wicomico Council Unanimously Approves $161M Budget

SALISBURY – County officials this week adopted a $161 million budget for the coming fiscal year.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to approve a spending plan of $161,144,9...

Seahawks Rout Vikes, Remain Unbeaten

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team remained unbeaten this week with a 17-2 rout of Cambridge-South Dorchester on the road on Tuesday.After Tuesday’s 17-2 rout of ...

Grant Kickstarts School’s New Community Reading Program

POCOMOKE – A new reading program is designed to give Pocomoke area students more access to diverse books.Pocomoke Hide and Go Read, a new summer reading program being offered by Pocomoke Middle...

Worcester’s Budget Holds Steady Tax Rate, Grows Spending By 6%

SNOW HILL – Worcester County officials adopted a $216 million budget for the coming fiscal year.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 5-2 to adopt a $216,509,211 operating budget ...

Fenwick Seeking Candidates For August Election

FENWICK ISLAND – With nearly two months remaining until the annual election, the town is seeking qualified candidates wishing to serve on the town council.On Aug. 7, Fenwick Island will hold its...

OCBP Alumni Of The Week, Al Walsh, Recognition For The Job

(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 – Al Walsh wa...

Voices From The Readers – June 4, 2021

No To Painting CourtsEditor:The idea to paint the surface of the basketball courts in Henry Park in Berlin is ill conceived. Players use lines and markings on the court surface to orient themselves t...

Cops & Courts – June 4, 2021

Major Ruckus At NightclubOCEAN CITY — A Hampstead, Md. man was arrested last weekend on multiple charges last weekend after allegedly causing a ruckus at a midtown bar.Around 10:40 p.m. last Fr...

City Hall Restrictions Eased

OCEAN CITY — There was some semblance of normalcy in council chambers during this week’s work session, but City Hall has not yet fully opened to the public.Throughout the pandemic, Ocean C...