State Surfing Championships Next Week

OCEAN CITY- The Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) Delmarva District next weekend will host the Maryland State Surfing Championships, the third contest in a summer-long contest series, on the beach at ...

Commissioners Question Sewer Flow Estimates, Plan To Meet With Committee

SNOW HILL –  Heated discussion surrounded recommendations for standard sewer flow calculations at a meeting of the Worcester County Commissioners this week.During a work session on Tuesday,...

Wicomico Council Debates Joining Opioid Litigation

SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County this week said they would soon decide on taking part in legal action against opioid manufacturers.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council met with execut...

OCBP Alumni Of The Week, Nelson Jacobsen: Saving The Planet Now

(Editor’s Note: The following is a series on the men and women who have spent their summers protecting all those who came to Ocean City for fun and safe vacation.)OCEAN CITY — Nelson Jaco...

More Community Help Programs Eyed

SNOW HILL –  The Worcester County Local Management Board will seek proposals for four new programs following approval from the Worcester County Commissioners this week.On Tuesday, the commi...

Berlin Planners To Hear Annexation Request

BERLIN –  The Berlin Planning Commission is expected to consider the annexation of the I.G. Burton Chevrolet property next week.On Wednesday, July 10, the commission will review the propose...

Former Germantown School Celebrated At Luncheon

SNOW HILL –  After being gutted and used as a maintenance garage for decades, the county’s lone remaining Rosenwald school today provides visitors with a glimpse of local African Ame...

We Remember Those We Have Lost – July 5, 2019

Gail Marie McWilliamOCEAN PINES — Gail Marie McWilliam, age 52, died on Monday, June 24, 2019 at University of Maryland Hospital.Gail was born and raised in Chicago, Ill. She is survived by her ...

Voices From The Readers – July 5, 2019

Harris Credited For Drilling VoteEditor:Congressman Andy Harris recently took a stand on behalf of his constituents against expanded offshore drilling. Marylanders have made it clear, and he listened...

Sons & Daughters Of Italy Present Scholarships

At the Sons & Daughters of Italy meeting, Scholarships Chair Donna Portenza, left, presented scholarships to Holly Brooke Nicole of Stephen Decatur High School, Becky Sue Trader of Sussex Technic...