SALISBURY — An Ocean Pines man, arrested last June after striking a Wicomico County councilman in the head with a bat during a dispute over dogs, was sentenced last week to 10 years in jail, all but seven of which were suspended.Shortly after 7 p.m. last June 6, Salisbury Police officers responded to a residence… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — Encouraging more year-round residents to make the resort their home by relaxing some of the fees associated with new construction or creating other incentives was the subject of debate this week with a decision made to continue pursuing a program.For several years, the Mayor and Council have heard concerns from property owners… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — On the eve of the highly-anticipated public hearing on the increased height of the proposed offshore wind turbines off the resort coast, the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) this week approved the town’s petition to intervene and also changed the hearing’s site within the convention center to accommodate the expected crowd.Late last… Read more »

OCEAN PINES – Homeowners in Ocean Pines could see a slight decrease in their annual assessment this year.As proposed, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) budget for the coming year includes an assessment of $981 — $5 less than last year’s rate. During a board review of the spending plan Wednesday, no substantial changes were made.“This… Read more »

SNOW HILL – Officials are expected to begin exploring the possibility of irrigating the Ocean Pines Golf Course with effluent from the community’s wastewater treatment plant.On Jan. 7, the Worcester County Commissioners approved a request from the Ocean Pines Water and Wastewater Advisory Board to evaluate the potential of using effluent at the golf course.“Over… Read more »

BERLIN – After a contentious budget process last year, Berlin officials agreed to begin fiscal planning earlier than ever in 2020.Finance Director Natalie Saleh outlined the schedule for development of the coming year’s budget for town officials this week. The process officially begins later this month, as the council is expected to review six-month financial… Read more »

BERLIN – While no concrete plans are in place, town officials remain committed to moving forward with cleanup at Heron Park.Mayor Gee Williams told the town council this week that as the birding season was approaching, he hoped the town could work toward reopening Heron Park on Old Ocean City Boulevard.“Now that the time of… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — Resort residents can expect a water usage rate increase over the next five years, but the modest hike will offset the cost of major infrastructure improvements.The Mayor and Council this week got a review of the town’s five-year comprehensive water and wastewater rate study prepared and presented by consultant NewGen Strategies and… Read more »

BERLIN — Engine failure was to blame for a small plane crash in a cornfield near Berlin last September, according to a preliminary report released this week by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).According to the NTSB report, the Grumman G-164 aircraft piloted by Robert Bunting, Jr., 62, of Berlin, left Bunting’s Field airport around… Read more »