Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – July 16, 2021

Ocean City is right to seek more than a one-day event commitment from the Spartan race because the 2019 version was largely a daytripper event. Tourism dollars should not be spent on daytripper event...

Company Selected To Craft Resort’s Bike Strategic Plan

OCEAN CITY – The selection of a national planning and engineering firm will allow the town to move forward with the creation of a bike strategic plan.On Wednesday, Ocean City Bicycle and Pedestr...

Voices From The Readers – July 16, 2021

Letters Merit ResponseEditor:The trio of letters in the July 2 issue regarding enforcement of town laws on the Boardwalk are even more senseless than the ones advocating the wind farm hucksters.The f...

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – July 16, 2021

It’s amazing to me what excites my kids and what doesn’t.I was thinking about this on the beach last weekend. We drove to Assateague, passing horses at every turn and some of the best vist...

Serious Assault Charges After Man Kicked Unconscious

OCEAN CITY — A Nottingham, Md. man was arrested on first-degree assault charges last week after allegedly repeatedly kicking another man in the head, rendering him unconscious, in a midtown nigh...

Two Candidates Share Views At Ocean Pines Forum

OCEAN PINES – Candidates for the Ocean Pines board shared their views on various association issues this week at a second candidate forum.On Tuesday, the Ocean Pines Elections Committee hosted t...

Berlin Delays Action on Program Open Space Requests

BERLIN – Town officials are exploring the possibility of seeking grant funding for new playground equipment.The Berlin Town Council Monday voted to delay a decision regarding the town’s a...

HDC Approves Globe’s Fence Addition

BERLIN – Exterior changes at The Globe are expected to neaten up Gay Street.The Berlin Historic District Commission held a special meeting this week to review plans to improve the Gay Street sid...

Sleeping In Car Leads To Theft Arrest

OCEAN CITY — A Northeast, Md. man was arrested on motor vehicle theft charges this week after allegedly being found asleep in a stolen vehicle in downtown Ocean City.Around 6 a.m. on Monday, Oce...

OCBP Alumni Of The Week, Stephen Waters, Reflecting On 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 — When you wo...