Body Found In Snow Hill Ditch

SNOW HILL — Law enforcement agencies this week are investigating the discovery of human remains in a water-filled ditch in Snow Hill.On Sunday, an unidentified individual reported to the Snow Hill Police Department the discovery of possible human remains in a water-filled ditch at the end of Woodland Court in Snow Hill. Snow Hill Police… Read more »

Jimmy Jackson Reef Site Grows

Jimmy Jackson Reef Site Grows

OCEAN CITY — The growing artificial reef about six miles off the coast of the resort named in honor of a beloved Ocean City fisherman and sportsman got another significant addition last week when 144 “oyster castles” were deployed on the site.Captain Monty Hawkins and the crew on the “Morning Star” last weekend took another… Read more »

Community Mourns Beloved Decatur Educator

Community Mourns Beloved Decatur Educator

BERLIN — The local community lost a treasure last weekend when long-time Stephen Decatur High School volleyball coach, counselor and mentor passed away at the age of 47 after a lengthy illness.Bertha Ann Harmon Ortiz, 47, of Ocean Pines, passed away peacefully last Saturday afternoon at Atlantic General Hospital after a long battle with illness…. Read more »

Voices From The Readers

Voices From The Readers

Proud To Support Union Editor: I support the Town of Ocean City’s employees having collective bargaining rights.I live in Ocean City and work for an employer in Salisbury. I do not believe that my living at the beach would be possible without the well-established work rules and wages that my union negotiated for myself and… Read more »

Giving Funds To Movie A Risk Worth Taking

Giving Funds To Movie A Risk Worth Taking

With $200,000 in public funds secured, it now looks like all is lined up for filming of the independent movie “Ping-Pong Summer” to commence next month.This was not an easy decision for most and it’s understandable. A practical and conservative nature confirms government has no right spending public dollars on a private movie venture. However,… Read more »