Former Police Chief Enters Guilty Plea

FENWICK ISLAND — Former Fenwick Island Police Chief William Boyden this week pleaded guilty to misconduct and falsifying records and will complete community service in lieu of jail time, probati...

Funding Approved For Airport Truck

SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County agreed this week to reallocate $412,000 in local funding for the purchase of an airport fire and rescue truck.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council vot...

Jail Time For Auto Shop Burglaries

BERLIN — A Berlin man, arrested last September for alleged break-ins at auto repair shops in the area, pleaded guilty to second-degree burglary and was sentenced to eight years, all but 18 month...

Wicomico Science Teacher One Of Seven Statewide Finalists

SALISBURY – James M. Bennett High School educator Hemalatha Bhaskaran has been named one of seven finalists for the statewide Teacher of the Year award.Last week, Maryland State Superintendent ...

Three Rehabbed Sea Turtles Released Off Resort Coast

OCEAN CITY — Three more rehabilitated sea turtles last week were released by boat off the coast of Ocean City, adding to the National Aquarium’s growing class of 2020.Since 1991, the Nati...

Budget Transfer To Cover Wicomico Civic Center Shortfall

SALISBURY – A transfer of $530,000 to the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center is expected to cover a shortfall in last year’s budget.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously...

Local Students Sign Up To Accept Rachel’s Challenge

OCEAN CITY – Worcester Preparatory School’s faculty and students attended the Rachel’s Challenge assembly this week.The Rachel’s Challenge organization was formed in the wake o...

Showell School Dedication Likely Planned Next Month

OCEAN PINES – School system officials hope to dedicate the new Showell Elementary School next month.At a meeting of the Worcester County Board of Education Tuesday, Superintendent Lou Taylor sh...

Berlin Approves 2021 Events Slate, Considers New Year’s Eve Fireworks

BERLIN – Though COVID-19 remains a concern, officials are planning ahead for next year with a full slate of events in Berlin.On Monday, the town council approved the 2021 schedule of special eve...

Dead Dolphin Washes Ashore In OC

OCEAN CITY — The natural circle of life was on full display in the resort last week with a decomposed bottlenose dolphin removed from the beach days after three rehabilitated sea turtles were s...