Lieutenant Retiring After 26 Years With Ocean City Police

OCEAN CITY — Long-time Ocean City Police Department Lieutenant Brian Mongelli was feted with a special retirement ceremony at City Hall this week after a remarkable 26 years with the department....

Spirited Debate Featured At Offshore Wind Public Hearing; City Engineer Fears ‘A Wall of Turbines’ On Horizon

OCEAN CITY — In an often-spirited, three-hour plus virtual public hearing, the Maryland Public Service Commission heard a wide range of opinions on the proposed next phases of two offshore wind ...

Sunfest Returns To Ocean City

OCEAN CITY – The resort’s Inlet parking lot will welcome back Sunfest this weekend after a one-year break caused by the pandemic.Kicking off yesterday, Sunfest is celebrating its 46th yea...

Pines Considering New Election With Motions Hearing Postponed

OCEAN PINES – With no action taken at a court hearing this week, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors is now considering a motion to conduct a new election.In an ongoing legal ba...

Local Museums Offering Expanded Schedule This Year For History Week

BERLIN — From Pocomoke to Ocean City, Berlin to Ocean Pines, there’s something happening at every corner of the region during Worcester County History Week, scheduled for Oct. 10-16.Histor...

Sunfest Kite Festival Now Underway In Ocean City

OCEAN CITY — The Kite Loft’s annual Sunfest Kite Festival returns this weekend on the beach between 4th-6th streets.Hosted by The Kite Loft, the annual Sunfest Kite Festival in Ocean City ...

‘Level Of Destruction Is Shocking’ For Furnace Town

SNOW HILL – Vandalism has resulted in the temporary closure of Furnace Town.The historic site remains closed this week after staff discovered extensive vandalism at Furnace Town last Wednesday....

Costly Stormwater Pipe Repair OK’d By Berlin Council

BERLIN – Town officials agreed to move forward with the repair of a stormwater pipe on Washington Street.The Berlin Town Council on Monday voted unanimously to approve spending up to $110,000 on...

Berlin Officials Discuss Proposed Short-Term Rental Regs

BERLIN – Officials renewed discussion of a short-term rental ordinance this week.The Berlin Town Council reviewed a draft short-term rental ordinance and heard concerns from residents this week...

Police Statistics Confirm Tamer Pop-Up Rally Weekend; Officials Will Not ‘Let Our Guard Down’ In Future Years

OCEAN CITY — While there were still significant hassles at times, the pop-up car rally weekend last week was decidedly tamer then recent years and the statistics bear it out.The Town of Ocean Ci...