City Manager Reports On Local COVID Number Flaws, Mask Compliance

OCEAN CITY — During his weekly briefing on all things related to COVID-19 and the resort area, the city manager reported there were flaws in statistics that showed Worcester County trending as ...

Partnership Results In Major Conservation Easement

BERLIN – A conservation easement in Somerset County will protect more than 1,000 acres of habitat for the American black duck.The Lower Shore Land Trust (LSLT) last week announced a 1,066-acre ...

Two Berlin Zoning Changes Approved

BERLIN – The Berlin Town Council approved zoning changes for the former Southern States property and the former Harley Davidson property this week.The council on Monday voted unanimously to appr...

Retired Professor First To File For District 3 Council Seat

BERLIN – A retired professor of economics is the latest citizen to add his name to the ballot for this fall’s municipal election.Daniel Packey filed this week to run for the District 3 co...

Obituaries – August 14, 2020

Theresa May SiseTIMONIUM — Theresa May Sise (nee James) passed away on Aug. 9, 2020, at home surrounded by her family.Terry was born in Philadelphia, Pa. on May 28, 1932. As a young child, she l...

Four Candidates Seek To Fill Vacant Executive Position

SALISBURY – Four candidates have submitted their names for the vacant county executive position.On Wednesday, Wicomico County Council President Larry Dodd released the official list of applicant...

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – August 14, 2020

It was an eventful week for our 12-year-old kid and appears to be an expensive month coming up for his parents.On Monday, Beckett had a teeth cleaning and I wasn’t prepared for what I heard. Bec...

Cops & Courts – August 14, 2020

First-Degree Burglary ChargeOCEAN CITY — A Wilmington, Del. man was arrested on first-degree burglary and other charges last weekend after allegedly breaking into a downtown unit and swiping so...

Planning Commission Supports Casino’s Overlay Zone Proposal

SNOW HILL – A new overlay district could bring the Ocean Downs Casino more in line with local zoning.Last week, the Worcester County Planning Commission voted unanimously to give a favorable rec...

Q&A With Sam Card, Managed Service Providers Take In-House IT To Next Level

BERLIN – As the adage goes: It’s hard to find good help these days. Sam Card, CEO of Cards Technology, advises area business owners to leverage in-house IT support with cutting-edge outso...