Wicomico Council Supports Student Transportation Bill

SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County last week agreed to send a letter of support for proposed legislation that could improve student transportation.Last week, representatives from Wicomico ...

Nathan’s OC Franchise Seeks Hot Dog Contest Qualifier

OCEAN CITY — Although there are details to work out and approvals to be gained, a qualifying event for the world-renowned Nathan’s Fourth of July hot dog eating contest on the Fourth of Ju...

Deer Harvest Numbers Up In Local Counties

BERLIN — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported Thursday that deer hunters harvested 79,457 deer during the combined archery, firearms, and muzzleloader seasons, from Se...

Worcester Prep Engineering Students Show Off Skills

A talented group of Colleen McGuire’s engineering students, Worcester prep juniors Nathan Oltman, Hunter Gentry and Will Mears, show off their ingenuity and fine craftsmanship skills with three...

A Week In Business –February 14, 2020

Company Award WinnersOCEAN CITY — Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty will recognize top sales award winners for 2019 at a company-wide sales rally at MGM National Harbor on March 25....

OC Elks Drug Awareness Program Contest Winners Announced

The five winners of the Ocean City Elks Drug Awareness Program were recently recognized. There was a tie for first place between Catherine Cullen and Caitlin Shimko, front, for submissions from Worce...

Girl Scouts Collect For Operation We Care

Members of Girl Scout Troop 812 of Berlin are shown with their collection of personal items collected for overseas active duty troops through the Operation We Care program. Pictured, from left, are J...

Wicomico Superintendent Reappointed To New Term

SALISBURY – School system officials reappointed Superintendent Donna Hanlin to another four-year term this week.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Board of Education voted unanimously to reappoint ...

Shorebirds Community Fund Donate $25K To Wicomico Recreation & Parks’ Field 7 1/2 Initiative

The Delmarva Shorebirds Community Fund presented a $25,000 donation to Wicomico Recreation & Parks’ Field 7 ½ initiative. Field 7 ½ is designed to provide individuals with physica...

Mixed Reviews For Proposed Heavy Metal Playground In Berlin

BERLIN –  A proposal to bring a business that gives people the chance to play with construction equipment to Berlin got mixed reviews from town officials this week.Frederick resident Mark ...