Wicomico County Schools Decide On Virtual Graduations

SALISBURY – Wicomico County Public Schools announced it will hold virtual graduations this year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.The school system will prepare to air virtual commencement ce...

County To Provide OC Funds For WOC Medical Service; 4-3 Vote Will Provide Funds In Budget

SNOW HILL –   Worcester County officials agreed to work with the Town of Ocean City regarding emergency medical service in West Ocean City.During budget deliberations on Tuesday, the ...

Governor Moves Maryland Into Recovery’s First Phase; Local Restaurants’ Hopes To Offer Outside Dining Not Included

OCEAN CITY — Providing just a little light at the end of the tunnel, Gov. Larry Hogan this week lifted the stay-at-home order in place for several weeks and moved Maryland into stage one of his...

Two Detainees Ordered Released Over COVID-19 Concerns

SNOW HILL – Two immigrants were released from the Worcester County Detention Center (WCDC) this month amid fears officials did not take COVID-19 concerns serious enough.In a media statement, the...

Wicomico Council Cautious In Proposed Budget Review

SALISBURY – County leaders this week began the process of reviewing department budgets and finding ways to increase reserves in fiscal year 2021 as the COVID-19 crisis continues.On Monday, the W...

County Budget Mired In Unknowns

SNOW HILL –   Revenue concerns highlighted a Worcester County budget work session this week as the long-term effects of the ongoing health crisis remain unknown.“The impact’...

April Service Calls Soar For OC Police

OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s police chief this week said location checks and addressing potential executive order violations contributed to a significant increase in officer calls for service...

Things I Like – May 15, 2020

Seeing people be responsible on the BoardwalkThe show, “Dead To Me”Smell of food hot off the grillA day with no appointmentsClever masksSleeping in a cold bedroomHearing birds singing from...

A Week In Business – May 15, 2020

Monthly Top ProducersOCEAN CITY — Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva has announced April’s top producers.Top listing volume for individual agents went to Sheri Smith of the Ocean City offi...

Voices From The Readers – May 15, 2020

Unemployment ChaosEditor:I’m writing to you in desperation as I sit on hold with Maryland Unemployment to implore anyone’s help. It has been six hours and 15 minutes thus far since I was ...