County’s Decision On Casino Property Significant

The Worcester County Commissioners made a major decision this week in approving a text amendment creating a casino entertainment district. It will be a vote leading to the transformation of the Ocean...

Snow Hill Property Rezoning Request Approved

SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners this month agreed to rezone 55 acres off Nassawango Road in Snow Hill.The commissioners voted unanimously earlier in October to approve a request t...

Berlin To Begin Providing Historic District Insights

BERLIN – A new practice at town hall will help ensure that homeowners are aware if their properties are within the town’s historic district.Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood shared plans t...

10th Annual Autumn Home Show, Art & Craft Fair Kicks Off Friday

OCEAN CITY — The 10th Annual Autumn Home & Condo Show and Art & Craft Fair returns this weekend to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street. Hours of operation for the event...

New Berlin Elected Officials Participate In Orientation

BERLIN – The town’s department heads shared their challenges and accomplishments with Berlin’s newly elected officials during an orientation this week.The director of each municipal...

OC Water Operation Use Extended

OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week approved a five-year extension for a north-end water taxi service.Two years ago, amid some opposition, the Mayor and Council approved a conditional use re...

Wicomico Boat Ramp Will Honor Late Executive

SALISBURY – County leaders voted unanimously this week to dedicate a future boat ramp at the new Pirate’s Wharf Park in honor of the late County Executive Bob Culver.On what would have bee...

Contingency Account To Fund Project Shortfall

SALISBURY – County officials this week agreed to fund a $255,000 overage for the rehabilitation of the Morris Mill Dam, which was completed earlier this summer.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Co...

Judge Finds OP Should Have Held Referendum In ‘19

OCEAN PINES – A Worcester County Circuit Court judge ruled the Ocean Pines Association should have held the referendum related to board spending proposed by a resident last year.Judge Beau Ogles...

Ocean City Candidates Offer Pop-Up Rally Viewpoints

OCEAN CITY — The six candidates for the four open City Council seats along with Mayor Rick Meehan, who is running unopposed, weighed in this week on last month’s pop-up rally.The Dispatch ...