Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk

Refreshing is the way I would describe the opportunity to interview Ocean City Police Department Chief Ross Buzzuro this week. There was candor and bluntness there on current events that have not been present in that post previously. His “there’s nothing to hide” mentality is a welcome change, and that approach will surely turn out… Read more »

OC Halts New Paid Parking Areas After Petition Verified; Council Votes 5-2 To Repeal Ordinance; Mayor Makes Pledge To Oppose Paid Parking On Streets

OC Halts New Paid Parking Areas After Petition Verified; Council Votes 5-2 To Repeal Ordinance; Mayor Makes Pledge To Oppose Paid Parking On Streets

OCEAN CITY – The new paid parking areas added this summer were bagged Tuesday after the Mayor and Council decided to repeal the ordinance, leading Mayor Rick Meehan to promise to oppose paid parking on city streets in the future.Several months ago, the City Council voted 5-2 to approve Ordinance 2013-10 that enacted new areas… Read more »

County’s Berlin Liquor Store To Close Next Week; Berlin Mayor Supports Private Liquor License, But County Opposes

County’s Berlin Liquor Store To Close Next Week; Berlin Mayor Supports Private Liquor License, But County Opposes

BERLIN — With the peak tourism season winding down, the Department of Liquor Control (DLC) has officially made the call to eliminate its liquor market in Berlin in favor of consolidating business at their recently built flagship location on Route 50.Some see this as an opportunity for private industry to fill the gap left by… Read more »

A Week In Business

Chamber Awards Announced OCEAN CITY — The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce recently announced its annual award winners for 2013. Nominations for the various award categories were made at the end of July and the selection committee then reviewed them and selected the winners. New this year is all awards have been sponsored by… Read more »

Oyster Recovery Effort Explained

SALISBURY – An educational presentation on the importance of rehabilitating the oyster habitat in surrounding bay waters was given this week as well as an update on Wicomico County’s recent partnership with Oyster Recovery Partnership and its Shell Recycling Alliance. On Tuesday, Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) Special Programs Manager Bryan Gomes explained to the County… Read more »