OC Bus System Facing Lighter Schedules, Revenue Losses

OCEAN CITY — The appropriate level of municipal bus service and just how much revenue could be lost were the subject of considerable debate this week for the Transportation Committee.The transpo...

Emergency Homeless Encampment Relocated After Storm

SALISBURY – Guests of an emergency homeless encampment were relocated indoors earlier this month after a late April storm destroyed the Lake Street site.Last month, the City of Salisbury –...

Berlin Discusses Utility Fee Increases

BERLIN –   Town officials discussed the need for stormwater fee increases to fund further improvements this week.During Monday’s meeting of the town council, officials discussed ...

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...