OCEAN CITY – Months of discussion among Transportation Commission members regarding the purchase of buses to add to Ocean City’s fleet is nearing a head as the Mayor and City Council approved soliciting bids.On Tuesday afternoon, Procurement Manager Catrice Parsons requested the Mayor and City Council’s approval to solicit proposals for three 40-foot transit buses… Read more »

POCOMOKE CITY – A Pocomoke City company wants to celebrate the start of the school year with a chance for teachers to win a tool that will help them in the classroom and increase their own safety.Hardwire, the armor manufacturing company based in Pocomoke City, is offering a first of its kind contest that will… Read more »

BERLIN – A year after the start of construction, the first phase of the medical complex adjacent to the north entrance of Ocean Pines is being prepared for opening.According to developer Palmer Gillis, staff from Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) will begin moving furniture and equipment into the new 20,000-square-foot building next week. The new… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — A tragic loss of a 45-year-old man on Saturday following a rescue from a rip current on the beach at 139th Street re-emphasized the importance of swimming near a lifeguard, particularly with the Beach Patrol’s ranks dwindling heading into September.The Ocean City Beach Patrol was busy on Saturday with over 350 rescues… Read more »

BERLIN – A new Habitat for Humanity project in downtown Berlin could provide housing and retail space as well as annual income for the organization.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council agreed to support plans presented by Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County to pursue financial assistance from the state to develop a Washington Street property…. Read more »

SALISBURY – The ball is in Wicomico County’s field, as Salisbury awaits stipulations to be met prior to further consideration of a land donation that would permit the expansion of Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex at Naylor Mill Park.Last October the Wicomico County Council considered the acceptance of a donation of property from the City… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — An early morning fire at the historic Atlantic Hotel on the Boardwalk at Wicomico Street on Monday was accidental and started in a ground-floor laundry room.Shortly after 4 a.m. on Monday, the Ocean City fire and police departments responded to the Atlantic Hotel on the Boardwalk for a report of smoke coming… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – This month the Transportation Commission reviewed several ongoing efforts in increasing the bus and tram services that have proven to be successful.According to Public Works Director Hal Adkins, in July there were 32,000 more passengers on the buses compared to last year, and there were 424 more deployments, which is an increase… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – As the summer winds down, a list of what is not working for performers on the Boardwalk was voiced before the Mayor and City Council with officials assuring their concerns will be reviewed for possible change.An ordinance on second reading to update language within the City Code regarding street performers came before… Read more »