Middle School Awarded $3,000 Grant For Books

POCOMOKE –  Students at Pocomoke Middle School will soon have access to thousands of new books thanks to a grant from the Nora Roberts Foundation.Staff were advised at the beginning of Marc...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – March 13, 2020

Efforts to regulate short-term rental regulations have become a divisive issue in Berlin. Friction seems to be the norm these days in the small town, but I think the short-term rental talks and the o...

Three Decatur Wrestlers Win State Titles

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team closed out an unforgettable season last weekend with continued dominance in the state championships with three individual titles and five wrestl...

Voices From The Readers – March 13, 2020

Delegate Explains No VoteEditor:Last week House Bill 1300, also known as “The Kirwan Commission” was voted on by the House of Delegates. I voted against this bill and the more than $30 bi...

Special Event Zone Changes Required

The hope with the reinvented special event zone legislation working through the Maryland General Assembly currently in Annapolis is local courtesy will win out.It’s what should have happened la...

Big Crowd Expected For Annual St. Pat’s 5K

OCEAN CITY- With cool but clear weather forecasted for the weekend, the St. Patrick’s 5K on the Boardwalk on Saturday is once again expected to be the perfect kickoff for the day’s festivi...

Indictment Dismissal Motion Rejected In Child Porn Case

SNOW HILL — The case against a local man indicted on 55 counts of possession and distribution of child pornography continues to move forward this week after a motion challenging an alleged anoma...

Chief Confident In Summer Manpower Levels

OCEAN CITY – Despite a lower number of candidates for seasonal positions, Ocean City’s police chief said he remains confident the department will have enough recruits for the coming summer...

Mayors Seek EMS Funding Task Force

SNOW HILL –  The mayors of Worcester County’s four municipalities this week called for the formation of a task force to study EMS funding concerns.Berlin Mayor Gee Williams told the W...

Local Vineyard Welcomes 6th Wine

BERLIN — Windmill Creek Vineyard and Winery has announced the release of its new 2019 Viognier, the sixth wine release for the operation.Marylanders searching for quality, dry wines will want t...