Worcester Rejects Cell Tower Lease After Ocean Pines Residents Raise Objections

SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners voted not to approve an agreement that would have allowed for construction of a cell tower at the Ocean Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant.Citing con...

Commissioners Sworn In For Next 4 Years; Purnell Will Continue Serving As President

SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners expressed appreciation to their supporters as they were sworn in this week.The commissioners took the oath of office on Tuesday before unanimously...

Officials To Revisit Land Donation

SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County will vote again on a land donation that they rejected late last year.Last December, the Wicomico County Council voted to reject a 235-acre land donation ...

Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – December 7, 2018

Ocean City has had its share of colorful characters over the years. The blind musicians Tex, with his 10-gallon hat, and Shorty, with his banjo and dog Mandy; “Pop” Wendling with over 200...

Worcester Preparatory School Junior Abigail (Abi) Plylar Named 2018 Youth Philanthropist Of The Year

Worcester Preparatory School junior Abigail (Abi) Plylar was named one of the 2018 Youth Philanthropist of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Maryland Chapter (AFP). A standout ...

New Wicomico Council Sworn In; Cannon, Dodd Named Leaders

SALISBURY – Five incumbents and two new members were sworn in to the Wicomico County Council this week following the recognition of two departing councilmen.At the start of Tuesday’s meet...

Things I Like – December 7, 2018

Silly Christmas sweatersChicken chiliPip The Beach Cat’s photosNo-jacket days in DecemberGeorge H.W. Bush tributes this weekRoom service breakfastLong friendshipsCollege football upsetsSmell of ...

Things To Do Around Town – December 7, 2018

Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.410-641-0157.Second ...

Restaurant Fire Causes Minimal Damage In OC Due To Sprinklers, Quick Actions

OCEAN CITY — Fire system sprinklers and a quick-thinking employee are being credited this week with minimizing damage to a popular uptown restaurant.Around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the Ocean City F...

Beating Suspect Will Be Tried As Adult

OCEAN CITY — One of three suspects charged in the beating and robbery of a man in Ocean City in June will face trial on first-degree assault and other charges after a motion to transfer his case...