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...

Resort Police File Assault Charges After Knife Threats

OCEAN CITY — A Glen Burnie man was charged with first-degree assault last week after twice threatening a man with a knife at a downtown apartment building.Around 10 p.m. last Monday, Ocean City ...

Event Provides Update On County COVID-19 Testing

WEST OCEAN CITY – Local officials are encouraging people to do their part and wear a mask as COVID-19 education, prevention and testing efforts continue.In a media conference held at the West O...

Consistency Remains A Struggle For Council

Once again, the Ocean City Mayor and Council has demonstrated an inability to be consistent with decisions.While taking a case-by-case approach to matters is a sound policy in this ever-changing cult...

County Commissioners Criticize Hazard Mitigation Plan

SNOW HILL – Old data, flawed information and unanswered questions led county officials to delay adoption of the Worcester County Hazard and Resilience Plan.While there were no comments from the...

High Court Upholds 2017 Pocomoke Liquor License Decision

SNOW HILL – The sale of the county’s last remaining liquor store will move forward following a decision by the Court of Special Appeals this week.On Monday, the Court of Special Appeals is...

Survey Finds 12,000-Plus Horseshoe Crabs In Watershed

BERLIN – A 2020 survey by the Maryland Coastal Bays Program resulted in the count of more than 12,000 horseshoe crabs in local waters.The Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) partnered with the ...

Voices From The Readers – August 21, 2020

Boardwalk Mask Rule Not Being EnforcedEditor:As a couple over 65 years old and thus considered high risk for severe consequences of COVID-19, my husband and I appreciate the recent enactment of the l...

Worcester Land Easements Secured

SNOW HILL — With the addition of three new permanent easements this summer, Worcester County Environmental Programs (WCEP) professionals, in partnership with the Board of Public Works, have cons...