Ocean Pines Exploring Handicap Playground Concept

OCEAN PINES – Association officials last week agreed to explore opportunities for constructing a handicap-accessible playground in Ocean Pines.Last Saturday, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Bo...

Tough Guy Of The Week – March 26, 2021

This week’s Atlantic Physical Therapy “Tough Guy of the Week” award went to Luke Scott for this strong play on the offensive line against Bennett. Pictured above is Scott (center) f...

OP Best To Slow Rental Changes

When it comes to the drafting of short-term rental regulations in Ocean Pines and other areas, the philosophy needs to be don’t let perfect get in the way of good.There is no magic formula to a...

Voices From The Readers – March 26, 2021

Public Works Director Thankful For RecognitionEditor:(The following letter represents the contents of an email to current and former Ocean City Mayor and Council members after the surprise dedication...

State’s Attorney Eyes Another Prosecutor To Catch Up On Pandemic-Caused Case Backload

SNOW HILL – The Worcester County State’s Attorney says it will take another prosecutor to handle the backlog of cases created by COVID-19.State’s Attorney Kris Heiser told the Worce...

Judge Finds State Not Doing Enough With CAFO Emissions

BERLIN — A landmark decision by a Montgomery County Circuit Court judge last week could have a lasting impact on the chicken farming industry in Worcester County and across the Eastern Shore.The...

Gun Fired In North Ocean City

OCEAN CITY — A Washington, D.C. man was arrested last week after allegedly firing a handgun in the direction of an uptown hotel.Around 6:50 a.m. last Tuesday, an Ocean City Police Department (OC...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – March 26, 2021

There was a healthy discourse Monday night over the property tax rate at Berlin’s Town Hall. It had a bit of everything, including a few awkward silences, unsuccessful motions, some raised voic...

State Senate, House Likely To Approve Wade’s Law

BERLIN — Legislation with its roots in Worcester County that would increase the penalties for causing life-threatening injuries while operating a vehicle negligently inched closer to fruition th...

Annual St. Pat’s Tourney Back in Action

OCEAN CITY- Although somewhat scaled back and with pandemic guidelines in place, the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s annual St. Patrick’s Tournament is going on this year.Afte...