Officer of the Year Named

Ocean Pines Police Cpl. James Brasure was named Officer of the Year for the community during an April 5 ceremony at the American Legion, Synepuxent Post 166.  Brasure is pictured with Lt. Shakhan...

Optimist Club Hosted Oratorical Competition Winners

The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club hosted the winners of their oratorical competition at their April 6th dinner meeting.  From left to right are Dr. John McDonald, Head of School Worcester Prepa...

Planners Endorse West Ocean City Rezoning Request

SNOW HILL – A West Ocean City rezoning request is moving forward with a favorable recommendation from the Worcester County Planning Commission.The planning commission last Thursday agreed to for...

Taylor Bank Makes Ripken Foundation Pledge

Taylor Bank recently made a $40,000 pledge to the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation to support the installation of a STEM Center Program at Nandua Middle School and Arcadia Middle School in Accomack County,...

SHA Updates Council On Current, Future Projects

OCEAN CITY – Efforts to repair storm drains, launch a Walk Smart campaign and improve the intersection at the base of the Route 50 bridge highlighted a spring update from the Maryland Department...

Amendment Outlines Non-Accessory Employee Housing Concept

OCEAN CITY – A proposed code amendment relating to non-accessory employee housing will advance to a public hearing with the support of the town council.On Tuesday, Planning and Community Develop...

Recruitment For OC Bus, Tram Drivers Continues

OCEAN CITY – Officials say efforts will continue to hire bus drivers and tram conductors ahead of the summer season.On Tuesday, public works staff presented the Ocean City Transportation Committ...

Worcester Prep Students, Staff and Volunteers Build New Pollinator Garden

Worcester Prep students, staff and volunteers braved wind and rain to build a new Pollinator Garden on campus. The students and volunteers installed four flower beds and the initial paver walkway surr...

Birckhead Confirmed As Adjutant General By Senate

ANNAPOLIS – Gov. Wes Moore announced last week the nomination of Brigadier General Janeen L. Birckhead as Maryland’s next Adjutant General. The Snow Hill High alumna was confirmed by the ...

What’s Your Sign? – April 14, 2023

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): This is a good time to reassess important relationships, both personal and professional, to see where problems might exist and how they can be overcome. Keep the lines o...