OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Fire Department Chief Chris Larmore announced last week he will be retiring before the start of the upcoming summer season.Larmore was hired as fire chief in 2008 during a turbulent time when the town of Ocean City combined its career paid division and its volunteer division and had led the… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — Expanding tourism year-round, improving Ocean City’s “curb appeal” and enhancing the tourists’ experience were some of the the challenges outlined this week when resort tourism officials began strategic planning brainstorming sessions.The Ocean City Tourism Commission met on Monday for an extensive brainstorming session on how to maximize the existing summer season and… Read more »

SNOW HILL — One of two local men indicted last fall in a vast, sophisticated marijuana-growing operation pleaded guilty this week to one count and was sentenced to 18 months, all of which was suspended.John Harrison, 31, of Berlin, was indicted by a Worcester County grand jury on multiple counts including possession of over 10… Read more »

BERLIN — A 2018 year-end report recently released by the Ocean Pines Police Department reveals that despite an increase in calls for service and traffic stops, the number of crimes, arrests and traffic accidents in the community decreased.Although some information, such as the uniform crime report, is preliminary pending review and validation by the FBI,… Read more »

BERLIN –  Town officials agreed this week to begin searching for a firm to conduct a survey gauging community interest in recreation facilities.Berlin councilmembers instructed Town Administrator Laura Allen to issue a request for proposals (RFP) to identify firms interested in conducting a survey regarding local interest in recreation services and facilities.“We’re not aiming it… Read more »

BERLIN – The following represents a collection of press releases submitted to this publication over the last month.•Urriah Johnson of Berlin has earned a $12,000 annual Founders Scholarship to Albright College, in Reading, Pa. A senior at Stephen Decatur High School,Johnson is interested in studying Biology, Spanish and Pre-Medical in college.•Worcester County Public Schools announced… Read more »

SNOW HILL – Efforts are underway to rebrand Snow Hill with the help of a state grant.Jordy Kuczak, the town’s economic development and event coordinator, said officials are currently seeking the community’s input to create a new town logo and slogan that will better promote Snow Hill.“When we were looking at our revitalization efforts, we… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — On Saturday, Feb. 16, the Ocean City Jeep Club will be making its third annual supply run for Worcester County Humane Society.Club participants will meet at the Teal Marsh Shopping Center at 11 a.m. and shortly after noon the long line of Jeeps will start their drive south on Route 611 toward… Read more »