BERLIN – This May marks two decades since Atlantic General Hospital opened its doors to the community.The 62-bed acute care community hospital has come a long way in the past 20 years, adding more than 200 physicians to the medical staff and expanding outpatient services and its health system of primary care provider and specialist… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — Close to 200 members gathered at Harrison’s Harbor Watch last week for the annual Installation of Officers and Board of Directors for the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association (OCHMRA), which since 1971 has long been a tourism advocate and voice of industry.During the meeting, Chris Trimper of Trimper’s Amusements was installed as the president; G…. Read more »

BERLIN – Worcester County residents are urged to participate in the countywide drug take back effort, Operation Medicine Drop, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27.Operation Medicine Drop: Safe Communities-Healthy Waterways is a chance to safely dispose of unwanted, unused or expired over-the-counter and prescription medications by dropping them off at the… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Starting next November, the city’s bus service will be scaled back through the off-season months, eliminating the third shift that runs through the night during the week and returning to operating 24 hours a day on the weekends.During budget wrap-up last Friday, city staff and the Mayor and City Council continued discussions… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — Restaurant Week, a popular event that showcases the area’s culinary talents at special prices, returns next month for its spring installment, beginning on May 5 and continuing until May 19.Organized by the non-profit, Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association (OCHMRA), this event is a celebration of local cuisine and great deals. It provides diners… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The City Council is continuing to weigh options to address its aging stormwater infrastructure concerns, including a rate structure that would fund a new utility within the city.On Friday afternoon, while the Mayor and City Council wrapped up budget hearings, City Engineer Terry McGean gave an update on the concept of instituting… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — The OC Center for the Arts will kick off the month of May with the reception for the judged exhibition, “Landscapes”.This exhibit of paintings and photography is sponsored by the American Legion and will be judged by Connie Constigan, Professor Emeritus at George Washington University. The reception will be held Friday, May… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — Taking advantage of a tight window between Springfest and Memorial Day weekends, State Highway Administration (SHA) officials said this week they will begin an inspection and load testing of the Route 90 bridge next month that could cause traffic delays for motorists traveling in and out of Ocean City.In advance of an… Read more »

SALISBURY — For the 43rd consecutive year, talented artists from the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia will convene this weekend in Ocean City to showcase their carving skills at the Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition and Art Festival, considered the most prestigious carving competition in the world.
The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury… Read more »

BERLIN — Roughly $40,000 was dedicated by the Berlin Mayor and Council this week to finishing repaving on three town roads as well as to complete a sidewalk on Jefferson Street. The addition of that sidewalk will finally complete the circuit from Main Street to Washington Street.“What we will end up with is a contiguous… Read more »