By Brian Shane Staff Writer (March 19, 2026) Worcester County officials approved plans for a 12-unit apartment building in West Ocean City, one the developer hopes will soon provide new year-round rental opportunities for working families. The county’s planning commission on March 5 gave its unanimous approval to the Park Place Villas project along Route… Read more »

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (March 19, 2026) Proposed state legislation that would let Maryland’s licensed casinos expand their operations into gambling apps for smartphones appears to be stalling ahead of an important deadline for the 2026 legislative session. Two bills to enact internet gaming, or “iGaming,” had been pending this session of the General… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 12, 2026) Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors member Steve Jacobs has stepped down from the governing body this week, effective immediately. The association announced Jacobs’ resignation in a press release on Monday. “On behalf of the entire OPA Board of Directors, we express our sincere gratitude to Steve… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 12, 2026) Construction began Monday on the new firehouse for the Ocean Pines Association’s south side, as association and fire department officials broke ground with their ceremonial shovels.  Demolition of the previous fire station began on Feb. 26 at 911 Ocean Parkway to end the building’s nearly 50 years… Read more »

By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (March 12, 2026) A Berlin woman who pleaded guilty last year to identity theft, wire fraud and tax evasion will spend four years in federal prison. On Feb. 27, a U.S. District Court judge in Baltimore sentenced Tammy Barcu, 56, to four years of incarceration, followed by six months of… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (March 12, 2026) In the latest step in the merger between TidalHealth and Atlantic General Hospital, the latter will now be known as TidalHealth Atlantic, and the organization is rolling out a new, more connected electronic medical record system called Epic MyChart. The two health care systems finalized their agreement… Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Feb. 26, 2026) This week’s heavy winter storm left some Town of Berlin residents without power for upwards of 18 hours, electric officials said. When snow began to fall and the wind picked up Sunday night, Berlin residents found themselves without electricity until well into the afternoon the next day…. Read more »

By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Feb. 26, 2026) The Town of Berlin’s comprehensive plan update got underway last week with a work session of the mayor and council, the planning commission, and the firm contracted to complete the draft. The meeting began with a presentation from planning company Mead & Hunt, the Town of Berlin’s… Read more »

Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Feb. 26, 2026) The Town of Ocean City will explore other locations for a sports complex following recent backlash from nearby residents regarding a proposal to build the facility on a 95-acre site located next to Stephen Decatur High School. Following a contentious community meeting earlier this month, and a letter… Read more »

By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Feb. 26, 2026) A Civil War-era property in downtown Snow Hill is set to reopen under new ownership, as a local group of investors plan to redevelop the former River House Inn as a boutique inn, French restaurant, and high-end wedding venue later this year. “It just needs a lot… Read more »