Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk

Although some officials are privately confident the Dew Tour will be back next summer, officials with Alli Sports, who organize the entire operation, are not ready to go there just yet. This is understandable, considering the Dew Tour is currently in Portland, the second of its four-leg summer series, and will then move to Salt… Read more »

Adventures Of Fatherhood

Adventures Of Fatherhood

Pam asked me a year or so ago to stop writing about poop, but an abnormal nightmare of a situation last weekend calls for an exception.When I went in to greet Carson from his afternoon nap on Saturday, I screamed like a little girl.Somehow during the course of his nap, Carson managed to remove his… Read more »

Missing Teen Located

Missing Teen Located

OCEAN CITY — A California teenager reported missing in Ocean City in June was located in Baltimore last weekend.On June 28, Tabitha Williams, 15, was reported missing to the Ocean City Police Department. Williams resides in California, but was last seen in Ocean City where she was on vacation. She was reported missing by her… Read more »

Things To Do Around Town

Things To Do Around Town

Aug. 12: Peach Festival9 a.m.-1 p.m.; St. Peter’s Luteran Church, 10301 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City. On Thursday: Peaches & ice cream, bulk peaches for sale, hamburgers, hot dogs, baked treats, music, health fair, kids’ activities, book sale, flea market and silent auction. Friday: Flea market, hot dogs and hamburgers. For more information, 410-524-747 or visit:… Read more »

Who’s Playing When & Where

Who’s Playing When & Where

Angler, the 410-289-7424 • 2312 Talbot St. On The Bay Friday, Aug. 12: Time Police, 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 & Sunday, Aug. 14: TBA Every Sunday: Locals’ Social With DJ Deogee, 10 p.m.Burger’s Surf’s Up Cafe 410-723-2007 • 5401 Coastal Hwy. Friday, Aug. 12: Landers & Heinz Trio, 5-8 p.m.; Kaleb Brown Reggae Band,… Read more »

Where To Eat Around Town

Where To Eat Around Town

West Ocean City- Berlin Ocean Pines-FruitlandAssateague crab house & Carryout Rte. 611, Assateague Island • 410-641-4330On the way to visit the ponies of Assateague, stop by this rustic crab house. Enjoy Maryland crabs by the dozen or try the all-you-can-eat specials including snow crab legs. Their extensive menu features various appetizers, fresh fish, seafood, steaks,… Read more »

County Addresses Violations

SNOW HILL — Worcester County officials this week defended reported violations pertaining to the Riddle Farm wastewater treatment plant published by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) in an effort to be proactive in resolving the issues.Earlier this year, MDE advised the County Commissioners the discharge permit for the Riddle Farm wastewater treatment plant… Read more »

Housing Authority Wins Award

SALISBURY — The Wicomico County Housing Authority (WCHA) enjoyed a busy week last week with the appointment of a new board member and the announcement of a significant national award.Wicomico County Executive Richard M. Pollitt, Jr. last week announced the appointment of Mark S. Thompson to the WCHA. Thompson has served in a wide range… Read more »

Reservoir Clean-Up Underway

SALISBURY — Salisbury officials this week announced the cleaning of the city park’s water treatment plant is underway.The cleaning of the reservoir at the city park is taking place this week. There are dumpsters on site to contain the material removed from the reservoir until it can be removed permanently. The cleaning takes place every… Read more »

Va. Smoke Inundates Resort Area

BERLIN — Worcester officials this week advised the public the heavy, acrid smoke that drifted over the area mid-week was the result of a fire covering 2,500 acres in the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia.The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office this week reported the smoke and other conditions that arrived across much… Read more »