OCEAN CITY — Creating a simple list of things that the Ocean City Council wants the Maryland Municipal League (MML) to address in Annapolis during the next session quickly turned into a rather spirited debate about the controversial topic of unemployment insurance on Tuesday. It’s no secret that unemployment costs have gone up tremendously for… Read more »

BERLIN – In a week during what would have typically included the blustering last minute preparations for the opening night of live racing at Ocean Downs, the track remained eerily quiet this week as race officials continue to wrestle with meeting their live-racing obligation for the zoning of the property.For the last 60-plus years, the… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – According to a joint study released this week by state and local conservation groups, seagrasses in the coastal bays in and around the resort area made considerable gains last year, but the good news was tempered somewhat by the work that still needs to be done to restore the important plants to… Read more »

SNOW HILL – A new statewide building standard means Worcester County has to make some decisions about local exceptions, including a much debated requirement for sprinkler systems in all new residences.The Worcester County Commissioners will seek further input on the sprinkler question during a public hearing this fall.The state of Maryland has been attempting to… Read more »

SNOW HILL – Recent changes to the Maryland stormwater regulations law now call for new fees as well as multiple reviews for new construction, changes the Worcester County Commissioners heard more about this week.The commissioners signed off on the fee changes Tuesday morning.In the past, stormwater management was the last consideration in the development process,… Read more »

SNOW HILL – Even as they passed the fiscal year 2011 budget this week, elected officials predicted that fiscal year 2012 would pose continuing financial problems.The County Commissioners balanced the budget for the next fiscal year in part with strict cuts to departmental budgets.“What they [department heads cutting their budgets] did this year, they’re not… Read more »

BERLIN – Setting up a rematch of perhaps the closest election in Worcester County history, former state’s attorney candidate Beau Oglesby, who came within 14 votes of unseating incumbent Joel Todd in 2006, has officially filed to run for the office again this fall.Oglesby, an Ocean Pines resident who is currently a deputy state’s attorney… Read more »

Kylie JosonStaff WriterOCEAN CITY – This year’s Memorial Day was a hot one, but the heat didn’t stop the heavy crowd of local residents and visitors that gathered for a day of patriotism and remembrance.  Monday, May 31 marked the sixth annual observance of Memorial Day at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines,… Read more »

Kylie JosonStaff WriterFENWICK ISLAND – If you need a break from the beach scene or simply just want some fresh strawberries, look no further, Magee Farms has the perfect summer pickings.Strawberry season is coming to an end so do not miss your chance to go to Magee Farms, which is located just north Ocean City… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The organizers of the OC Car Shows will be hosting this weekend’s return of the OC Car and Truck Show, one of the area’s largest custom automotive and lifestyle events, at the Ocean City Convention Center.This year’s event is expected to surpass previous vehicle attendance records and has already landed the most… Read more »