Global Play Network Launched

SALISBURY – A Delmarva-based business owner has developed a mobile app that encourages an active lifestyle while supporting the local economy.In August, CEO Vishal Patel and his team launched t...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk –December 25, 2020

It’s that time of year to review the predictions I made in this space one year ago for 2020. As usual, some I nailed while others missed the mark entirely. Next week’s column will look ah...

Retiring Worcester School Board Members Recognized

NEWARK – Education officials thanked retiring school board members Sara Thompson and Barry Brittingham for their service this week.Officials recognized Thompson and Brittingham Tuesday during th...

Ocean City Pulls Plug On New Year’s Eve Fireworks Plans

OCEAN CITY — There will be no fireworks show on New Year’s Eve after all after resort officials last week announced they were postponing the event based on guidance from the county health ...

Exhibition Driving, Fleeing Police Lead To $600 In Fines

OCEAN CITY — A Delaware man, issued 30-plus charges in October including the recently-created exhibition driving charge following a high-speed chase through the uptown area, pleaded guilty and w...

Pit-And-Pub Eyes Carryout Expansion; Rooftop Dining Area Included In Plans

OCEAN CITY — Resort planners last week signed off on a popular restaurant’s request to expand its carryout operation and add a rooftop dining area.The Planning Commission had before it Dec...

Injured Bicyclist Not Hit By Vehicle

OCEAN CITY — A local man flown to Shock Trauma in Baltimore last weekend for treatment of head and facial injuries was not struck by a vehicle as first believed, but rather fell from his bicycle...

Second Boardwalk Stabbing Suspect Sentenced

SNOW HILL — The second of five individuals arrested in connection with a stabbing incident on the Boardwalk in June pleaded guilty last week to second-degree assault and was sentenced to 10 year...

Budget ‘Challenges’ Discussed In Ocean Pines

OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Association faces a number of challenges going into the next budget year, according to General Manger John Viola.At Saturday’s meeting of the Ocean Pines Asso...

Cops & Courts – December 25, 2020

Investigation Nets Drug BustOCEAN CITY — A local man was arrested on drug distribution charges last week after a months-long investigation that began in September.An Ocean City Police Departmen...