Good Fishing in the WIND

It was another WINDY one today folks!  Early this morning wasn’t too bad, but when it switched to northwest it started cranking and did not let up this afternoon.  The bay was straight...

Berlin Teen Held On Murder Charge; 17-Year-Old Found Dead Behind Apartments

BERLIN — One Berlin teen has died and another is being held on first-degree murder charges after an apparent fight behind an apartment complex off Route 113 on Wednesday evening.Maryland State P...

Statistics Confirm More Mental Health Services Needed In Schools

BERLIN –  Last year, 21 Stephen Decatur Middle School students were referred to Peninsula Regional Medical Center for mental health evaluation through emergency petition.Just what does that...

Two Rehabbed Seals Released In OC

OCEAN CITY — In a rare double-header, two rehabilitated grey seals rescued earlier this winter and spring were successfully released from the beach in Ocean City on Thursday morning.National Aq...

Worcester’s Budget Likely To Include Penny Tax Rate Hike

SNOW HILL –  Worcester County officials are moving forward with a budget that includes a one-cent property tax increase as well as a slight income tax rate increase.Though county staff ini...

Wicomico ‘In Dire Need’ Of Deputies

SALISBURY – Three new positions in the Wicomico County Sheriff’s office are expected to provide additional law enforcement capabilities.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council introduced a...

Nordstrom’s Support Critical For Room Tax Increase

SNOW HILL –  The Worcester County Commissioners this week approved enabling legislation that paves the way for a room tax increase.On Tuesday, the commissioners voted 6-0 to approve legisl...

Criminal Justice Academy, Wor-Wic Dispute Negligence Claims

SALISBURY — Officials from the police academy at Wor-Wic Community College last week denied any wrongdoing after a pair of recruits filed suit in March alleging negligence and sexual discriminat...

Appeals Court Will Not Hear Tax Differential Case

OCEAN CITY — While the ongoing dispute between the Town of Ocean City and Worcester County will likely go on, a state appeals court won’t hear the case, according to an order handed down l...

Tie Vote Leaves Wicomico School Board Seat Vacant

SALISBURY – Neither candidate for an open seat on the Wicomico County Board of Education was selected to fill the position this week following a tie vote.On Tuesday, members of the Wicomico Coun...