Pocomoke Store Can Add Spirits After Lengthy Hearing

SNOW HILL – A Pocomoke store will be able to add liquor to its inventory after a lengthy hearing with officials last week.The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) voted last wee...

Two Injured In Route 611 Crash

BERLIN — Two people were injured, including one flown to Shock Trauma, in a single-vehicle accident on Route 611 near South Point last week.Around 10:15 p.m. last Thursday, Maryland State Police...

A Third Generation Lawyer, Lover Of Lacrosse, Hopkins Blue

Alfred James O’Ferrall, IIIBERLIN — Alfred James O’Ferrall, III died on April 20, 2020.Better known as Mickey, he was born on Jan. 5, 1933, the son of Alfred James O’Ferrall, ...

County Recognizes 19th Amendment

SNOW HILL – A proclamation by the Worcester County Commissioners recognized the 100th anniversary of the passage of the amendment that gave women the right to vote.The commissioners last week i...

Fenwick Property Owners Seek Court Order Over Enforcement

FENWICK ISLAND –  A group of Fenwick Island property owners have filed a petition in Superior Court demanding the town enforce its code.Seventeen plaintiffs seeking a court order requiring ...

Commissioners Approve More County Jail Improvements

SNOW HILL – Improvements to the Worcester County Jail will move forward following approval by elected officials last week.The Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-1 to approve spending more th...

OSV Area Restricted For Turtle Hatchlings

ASSATEAGUE — Short-term beach closures in the Over Sand Vehicle (OSV) area of Assateague Island National Seashore are in effect while officials anxiously await hatchlings from three federally-pr...

Wicomico Solar Regs Discussed

SALISBURY – A discussion on solar development in Wicomico County highlighted a council work session last week.Land use and real estate attorney Ryan Showalter met with the Wicomico County Counci...

Voices From The Readers – August 28, 2020

Hogan Right To Insist Ballot Must Be RequestedEditor:With all the hysteria surrounding the U S Postal Service and its potential involvement in our election in November, I thought it might be a good i...

Local Launches New OCMD Life Clothing Brand

BERLIN – Quality apparel. Simple designs. Superior customer service.For Founder Steve Cooper, that’s what makes his new lifestyle apparel brand, OCMD Life, unique.Earlier this year, Coope...