Bike Strategic Plan Consultant Sought

OCEAN CITY – The town will start seeking a consultant to develop a bike strategic plan.Last week, Ocean City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) President Paul Mauser presented memb...

Senator Taking Another Shot At Wade’s Law Legislation

BERLIN — State Senator Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) has resumed her quest to get legislation passed increasing the penalties for causing life-threatening injuries while operating a vehicle or vessel...

Council Supports Downtown Park Redevelopment Concept

OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week signed off on conceptual plans to redevelop the downtown recreation complex, which will likely be done in phases over multiple years, although there could...

Committee Approach On Fire/EMS Issues Wise

Creating a committee to study the complex issues surrounding fire department funding in Worcester County is an appropriate direction.Though they face similar issues, mostly centered around funding, t...

Politics Debate Leads To Stabbing

OCEAN CITY — An ongoing political debate last weekend at a midtown restaurant boiled over into two victims being stabbed.Around 6:35 p.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) offic...

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – January 22, 2021

Beckett had mid-term exams this week to wrap up the semester.Therefore, I’m exhausted. I have not studied so much since college.Since it has become painfully evident our guy doesn’t really...

Board Approve Ocean Pines Restaurant License Transfer

SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners approved a license transfer for an Ocean Pines restaurant this week despite concerns about the applicants’ finances.In a hea...

Commissioners Approve Funds To Replace Middle School Roof

SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to fund the replacement of the roof at Stephen Decatur Middle School.On Jan. 5, the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously to provide the funding ne...

County To Form Committee To Study Fire, EMS Issues; Funding Options Will Be Reviewed

SNOW HILL – County officials agreed this week to create a committee to tackle the issue of fire and EMS funding in Worcester County.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimousl...

Voices From The Readers – January 22, 2021

Remembering Mr. SmackEditor:It was with considerable sadness that I read of the passing of John Dale Smack, Jr.I was Town Attorney for Berlin during the time in which Mr. Smack served on the Berlin C...