Halloween Storm Damage Seen In Berlin

BERLIN – A storm Halloween night left a trail of downed trees and property damage throughout town.On Nov. 1 the town’s public works and electric staff spent much of the day removing trees...

Single Beach Photo Franchise Approved

OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week approved on second reading a couple of ordinances, one consolidating the beach telescope picture business into a single franchise and another conveying a ...

Md. Funds OK’d  For Airport Water Main Project

SALISBURY – A water main extension project will move forward in Wicomico County with the help of $4.4 million in state funding.Last week, Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver announced the State...

Worcester County NAACP President Ivory Smith Receives Key To Ocean City

Worcester County NAACP President Ivory Smith was honored to receive the key to Ocean City by Mayor Rick Meehan at the Maryland State NAACP Convention at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center la...

Veterans Day Event Announced

BERLIN — The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Board of Directors has invited the community to join them in honoring the men and women who have served in our nation’s military services on...

County’s Proposed Rental License Charges Questioned; $400 Annual Fee Under Consideration

SNOW HILL – County officials delayed a discussion of new rental licensing fees this week.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday asked staff to postpone a presentation regarding proposed ...

Voices From The Readers – November 8, 2019

Ocean City Holds Too Much Surplus MoneyEditor:We continue to read that the Mayor & City Council (M&CC) of the Town of Ocean City are in need of additional revenue. Thus, the push for more par...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – November 8, 2019

When the Maryland General Assembly last year reversed the governor’s executive order requiring public school systems start after Labor Day, it was assumed most local decision makers would retur...

Commission Wrong To Ignore Funding Formula

For Worcester County schools, the mantra “hope for the best, prepare for the worst” comes to mind in regard to the legislation from the Kirwan Commission.Last week, while acknowledging th...

Vulnerable Adult Task Force Forming

SNOW HILL — In an effort to better protect the community’s elderly citizens from becoming victims of crime and other issues, the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office is c...