Foreign Workers’ Availability For Summer Remains Unknown; Existing Ban Expires March 31 But Hope Was For Earlier Lift

OCEAN CITY — The outlook for the J-1 visa programs remains in limbo as an action last week by President Biden stopped short of easing travel bans for seasonal foreign student-workers critical t...

5G Wireless Service Expected This Summer

FENWICK ISLAND – An update on cell service improvements highlighted a recent Fenwick Island committee meeting.On the agenda for discussion at last month’s Fenwick Island Infrastructure Com...

Efforts To Improve Drainage Continue

FENWICK ISLAND – Officials say efforts are ongoing to improve drainage issues in Fenwick Island.In a meeting of the Fenwick Island Infrastructure Committee last month, Public Works Manager Mike ...

Ørsted Delays Offshore Wind Farm Project Completion Date

OCEAN CITY — One of two approved offshore wind energy projects planned off Ocean City has informed a state regulatory agency its target date for operation has now been moved to 2026.In 2017, the...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – March 5, 2021

During last fall’s election season, all five mayoral candidates in Berlin vowed not to raise property taxes in their first year. Then-Councilman Zack Tyndall said, “I think it’s imp...

Mass Vaccination Site Announced For Salisbury No Later Than March 18

BERLIN — A COVID mass vaccination site on the Eastern Shore will likely open in roughly two weeks, Governor Larry Hogan announced on Tuesday.During his weekly COVID-19 press conference on Tuesda...

Fenwick Acquires Police Vehicles

FENWICK ISLAND – Citing recent challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Fenwick Island will move forward with the purchase of an additional patrol vehicle.The Fenwick Island Town Council ...

OC Neighborhood Watch Group Presents Annual Awards

OCEAN CITY — Although ongoing COVID concerns curtailed the traditional ceremony, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Corporal Jeff Heiser has been named the Neighborhood Watch Association Offic...

Drone Shows Should Wait A Year In Ocean City

Considerable discussion was held last week on the possibility of adding drone light shows to Ocean City’s special events offerings this summer. These are worthwhile talks, but there is no need ...

Berlin Requests 11% Increase In County Budget Funds

SNOW HILL – The Town of Berlin is asking the county to help fund a proposed Rails-to-Trails network as well as a feasibility study for a new community center on Flower Street.Mayor Zack Tyndall...