Worcester Tops In DUI Conviction Rate

SNOW HILL — The Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office has again been recognized for having the highest conviction rate in alcohol and drug-related driving offenses in the state....

Updates To Worcester Schools’ Return Plan Discussed

NEWARK – Education officials reviewed plans for a return to school with the Worcester County Board of Education this week.After unveiling the “Responsible Return” model earlier this...

Pines Drainage Grant OK Delayed

SNOW HILL – County officials delayed acceptance of a grant meant to improve drainage in Ocean Pines to get more information regarding project plans and the Ocean Pines Association’s involv...

Third Defendant In 2017 Rape Case Sentenced

OCEAN CITY — The last of three defendants in a June 2017 rape case in Ocean City was sentenced last week to 20 years in prison and, like his co-defendants, will be under a lifetime of sex offen...

Busy Sunday For Fire Department

OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Fire Department had a busy day on Sunday with a fire at a downtown hotel in the afternoon and another at a residence later that evening.Around 2:30 p.m. last Sunday, ...

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – August 21, 2020

I have been thinking this week what’s more difficult – parenting a pre-teen or a special needs child.Each kid in our house comes with challenges, but they are as different as they come.Par...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – August 21, 2020

City Manager Doug Miller estimated last week the compliance rate of people wearing masks on the Boardwalk to be about 70%. It’s a difficult estimation to make because it’s truly a day-to-...

Committee Approves Restaurant’s Outdoor Dining Plan

FENWICK ISLAND – The construction of a permanent outdoor dining area will move forward at a restaurant in Fenwick Island with approval from the town’s building committee.Last Friday, the F...

Fenwick Sidewalk Estimate Gives Officials Sticker Shock

FENWICK ISLAND – Town officials will continue to seek funding opportunities for a sidewalk construction project after receiving a high cost estimate.In a meeting of the Fenwick Island Pedestrian...

Boardwalk Mask Wearing Questioned While Exercising

OCEAN CITY — The mask mandate on the Boardwalk, particularly when one is exercising, became the subject of debate and confusion, although the discussion was left open with no clear answer.Two we...