What’s Your Sign? – April 17, 2020

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Don’t be put off by a seemingly too-tangled situation. Sometimes a simple procedure will unsnarl all the knots and get you in the clear fast and easy, just the way...

Compromise Eyed On OC Intersection

OCEAN CITY — There will not be a new traffic signal at 3rd Street to accommodate the new Boardwalk tram configuration, but it appears a compromise hybrid solution is in the offing.At different t...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – April 17, 2020

There has been a major shift this week regarding COVID-19. Rather than robust fear and anxiety, I am seeing drastic increases in frustration and impatience as the days mount and livelihoods become inc...

Man Faces Charges For Threatening To Burn House Down

OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City man was arrested and charged last week with threatening to burn a residence down during an alleged jealous tirade at a downtown residence.On April 3, Ocean City Police...

Organizers Tweak Annual Native Plant Sale Fundraisers

SNOW HILL – Native plant sales will return to Worcester County this year with a few modifications.On May 1 and May 2, the Lower Shore Land Trust (LSLT) will continue to host its 13th Annual Nati...

Mayor Wants BFC, Town To Partner On Funding Needs

BERLIN –   Mayor Gee Williams encouraged the Berlin Fire Company to join the town in efforts to have Worcester County address EMS funding concerns.As Berlin Fire Company (BFC) Presiden...

Things I Like – April 17, 2020

Being able to not leave the house on a nasty dayWatching the sun rise from my kitchenGiving a good referral to a small business ownerNot having an ashtray in the houseSupporting restaurants throughout...

Salisbury Supporting Businesses With Promotion

SALISBURY – As local eateries and retail shops struggle during the global health crisis, the City of Salisbury is taking steps to drum up support for local businesses.Mayor Jake Day said efforts...

A Week In Business – April 17, 2020

OCFD PromotionsOCEAN CITY — The Ocean Fire Department has announced the promotions of Lieutenant Derrick Simpson and Lieutenant David Peterson to battalion chief.Simpson started with Ocean City ...

County Libraries Tweak Operations Amid Closures

BERLIN – Library operations, plans for a new branch and budget modifications highlighted a meeting of the Worcester County Library Board of Trustees this week.On March 23, the Worcester County L...