School safety dispute damages reputations

If the intention of county law enforcement’s press conference last Tuesday was to beat the board of education into submission with its allegations of school safety mismanagement, it did not work out...

Letter to the Editor

Why are county commissioners fighting our schools? Editor, (The following letter was addressed to the Worcester County Commissioners and sent to this publication for inclusion.) “You break it, you o...

Maryland officials warn challenges loom on Worcester education funding

State officials said last week that the implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future would require difficult decisions at the local level as officials will have to prioritize how they want ...

Berlin council OKs mixed drinks at jazz and blues fest

In an effort to incorporate more Berlin products into downtown events, elected officials agreed to allow liquor sales at Berlin Jazz, Blues, Wine & Brews in May. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate E...

Worcester board of ed approves teacher raises in $136M budget

Raises for teachers were the highlight of the $136 million budget members of the Worcester County Board of Education approved last week. County gets final say on FY25 funding plan By Charlene Sharpe,Â...

Residents stress importance of Worcester County summer academy programs

Concerned parents and community members voiced public support last week for the Worcester County Board of Education to maintain summer academy funding at area schools. By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer  ...

Berlin council passes on Burley Oak’s request to sell alcohol at events

Berlin council members asked for more cooperation between Burley Oak Brewing Co. and the town’s chamber of commerce this week before taking no action on a request to serve alcohol at events. By Char...

Do-gooders group in Ocean Pines making a difference

The Teal Bay Mitzvah Team continues to pay it forward as the Ocean Pines’ good-deed group collects personal hygiene products for individuals experiencing homelessness and financial insecurity. By Ta...

School crime claims warrant skepticism

The attack on public education by Worcester County elected officials shifted into another gear Tuesday with a press conference that accused the county school system and its top two administrators of b...

William J. McNelis

William J. McNelis Ocean Pines William J. McNelis, 94, of Ocean Pines, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. He was a native of Tower City, Pennsylvania. He was a p...