Local Attorney Donates To C.R.I.C.K.ET. Center

In an effort to help the nonprofit with its hopes of locating a new base office, local attorney Brian H. Clark donated $5,000 this week to the C.R.I.C.K.ET. Center (Child Resource Intervention Center...

Mostly Positive Reports Heard At Delmarva Economic Forecast

OCEAN CITY – As COVID-19 recovery efforts continue, business leaders say they are optimistic about the future of the local economy.On Wednesday, regional economists, economic development direct...

Outdoor Mask Mandate Lifted, Some Dining Rules Eased

OCEAN CITY — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan this week lifted the outdoor mask mandate and eased restrictions on outdoor dining as the state’s key COVID metrics continue to improve.Acting on gui...

Spartan Race May Return To Resort As Two-Day Event

OCEAN CITY — The popular Spartan obstacle race held in the downtown area in 2019 is returning this fall, but the challenge now is how to make it a two-day event.For the first time ever, Spartan,...

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – April 30, 2021

It was a short email. It read, “don’t sweat the small things, focus on the big stuff. Otherwise, you will drive yourself crazy.”This was from a man who read a recent column about the...

Enhanced Animal Control Regs Move Ahead In Worcester

SNOW HILL – Legislation to enhance Worcester County’s animal control regulations continues to move forward.The Worcester County Commissioners last week agreed to introduce a text amendment...

Berlin Business Growth Continues

BERLIN – New businesses continue to work toward opening while an existing business is prepping for an expansion in downtown Berlin.The Sterling Tavern, Rusty Anchor Seafood Market, Broad Street ...

$20K In Education Grants Awarded

SALISBURY – Schools in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties received $20,016 in grant funding through the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s 2021 Education Award Grants Prog...

Community Rallies To Fund Kiln To Enrich Art Program

BERLIN – Students at Buckingham Elementary School will soon have access to a kiln thanks to the efforts of the school’s PTA.After a PTA-led fundraising effort last year, Buckingham Elemen...

New OC Planning Position Approved

OCEAN CITY — Resort officials have approved a new full-time staff member for the Planning and Community Development department.After the draft fiscal year 2022 budget was presented three weeks a...