Tourism Officials Explore Seasonal Housing Project Potential; Developer Identifies Possible Sites

OCEAN CITY — While it’s no secret Ocean City has an affordable seasonal workforce housing shortage, talks are underway between a developer and the city to address the issue.During Monday&...

Berlin Rejects Two Parcel Buy Offers

BERLIN – Elected officials have rejected two unsolicited offers for a portion of Heron Park.Town officials said this week that two offers — one for $100,000 and one for $150,000 — w...

Council Backs Freeboard Code Change

OCEAN CITY – A code amendment to adopt a one-foot freeboard requirement in downtown Ocean City moved forward this week with a favorable vote from the Mayor and Council.Last Wednesday, the Ocean ...

Ocean City Police Activity Declined In August

OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s police chief reported police activity dropped significantly last month.On Monday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief Ross Buzzuro presented the Ocean City ...

Hospital Announces Puppy Penguin Swim

BERLIN – The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation is adding a fun new event to the festivities leading up to the big penguin swim plunge on New Year’s Day — the Puppy Penguin Swim an...

Voices From The Readers – September 17, 2021

Wine Event AppreciationEditor:2021 Wine on the Beach is a wrap. Despite all the challenges presented by weather and virus, we are proud it was a success — thanks to the Town of Ocean City, our ...

Assateague Institutes 15 MPH Speed Limit In Congested Areas

ASSATEAGUE — National Park Service officials this week announced, effectively immediately, speed limits along some roads in Assateague National Seashore have been reduced.The National Park Serv...

Ocean City Seeking New Company To Manage Marketing Campaigns

OCEAN CITY — With Ocean City getting ready to shop out the town’s advertising contract, it was learned this week a familiar firm that has held the contract for decades will not be part of ...

Snow Hill’s New Riverboat Now Accepting Passengers For Cruises

SNOW HILL – Seats are filling quickly on Snow Hill’s new riverboat.The Black-Eyed Susan, the Town of Snow Hill’s riverboat, hosted its first guests in mid-August. In the weeks since...

County Eyes ‘Proactive’ Approach With OP Course Irrigation Plan

OCEAN PINES – County officials say they are seeking the association’s support to use effluent water to irrigate the Ocean Pines Golf Course.Last Thursday, association staff and county offi...