36% Of Worcester County Students Back In School, More Pupils Expected In School Next Week

NEWARK – Worcester County’s public schools continue to gradually return students to classrooms.Worcester County Public Schools remains in Stage Two of its Responsible Return model as COVI...

New Fenwick Hotel Granted Inside Alcohol License After 7-Hour Hearing; Pool Bar Decision Delayed For Now After Opposition

FENWICK ISLAND – With approval to license the facility’s interior for alcohol sales and consumption, the connections of a new Fenwick Island hotel now await a state commissioner’s d...

New Library Branch Will Not Find Home On Donated Land

BERLIN – The Worcester County Library will not pursue plans for a new branch on a lot in downtown Pocomoke after learning the results of an environmental study.In a Worcester County Library Boar...

Obituaries – October 23, 2020

Alvin Philip (Popeye) WendlingOCEAN CITY — Al Wendling AKA “Popeye” or “Pop” Wendling, age 84, left this world to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Oct. 17, 2020 at Stans...

Cops & Courts – October 23, 2020

Couple Arrested For Hotel FracasOCEAN CITY — A Maryland couple was arrested on various charges last week after allegedly causing a scene at a midtown hotel.Around 11:50 p.m. last Thursday, Ocea...

Worcester Libraries Mulling Limited Reopening To Patrons

BERLIN – As the library works through the phases of its reopening plan, officials this week discussed when and how its branches would reopen to the public in a limited capacity.On Oct. 13, Libra...

County’s Decision On Casino Property Significant

The Worcester County Commissioners made a major decision this week in approving a text amendment creating a casino entertainment district. It will be a vote leading to the transformation of the Ocean...

Snow Hill Property Rezoning Request Approved

SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners this month agreed to rezone 55 acres off Nassawango Road in Snow Hill.The commissioners voted unanimously earlier in October to approve a request t...

Berlin To Begin Providing Historic District Insights

BERLIN – A new practice at town hall will help ensure that homeowners are aware if their properties are within the town’s historic district.Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood shared plans t...

10th Annual Autumn Home Show, Art & Craft Fair Kicks Off Friday

OCEAN CITY — The 10th Annual Autumn Home & Condo Show and Art & Craft Fair returns this weekend to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street. Hours of operation for the event...