School Board Addresses Open Meetings Act Violations

NEWARK –  The Worcester County Board of Education addressed its violations of the Maryland Open Meetings Act this week. On Tuesday the school board acknowledged the Feb. 7 opinion by the state’s ...

Council Formalizes Parking Changes

OCEAN CITY — Public parking in Ocean City likely got a lot more efficient and perhaps a little more expensive this week after resort officials passed a resolution setting the new fees and fines ...

Hospice Network Of Maryland Presents Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton With “You Make A Difference Award”

Members of the Hospice Network of Maryland presented Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton of Charles County with the “You Make A Difference Award” on Jan. 30 to honor his advocacy for hospice a...

Girls Scout Troop 835 Assists Island Creamery Making Thin Mint Ice Cream

Girls Scout Troop 835 recently assisted in making thin mint ice cream at the Island Creamery in Berlin. Troop members are pictured sampling their creation with Jen Sorrell, co-owner. The post Girls S...

Worcester School Board Signs Off Proposed Budget

NEWARK –  The Worcester County Board of Education adopted a proposed $108.3 million budget for the coming year. On Tuesday the school board voted 6-0 to adopt a proposed budget of $108,262,987, whi...

Local Principal Wins Tech Award

POCOMOKE – A Worcester County educator was recognized last week for her innovative approach to educational technology. Last week, Pocomoke High School Principal Annette Wallace was named the 2018 Ma...

Downtown Church Planning Expansion

OCEAN CITY — An historic downtown landmark, the oldest church in Ocean City and one of the oldest buildings in the resort, was approved this week for a significant expansion. On Wednesday, the ...

Things To Do Around Town – February 23, 2018

Now-April 16: Free Tax Preparation AARP Foundation 9 a.m.-3 p.m. by appointment only. Low to moderate income taxpayers. Monday-Ocean Pines Library; Saturday-Ocean City Senior Center; Friday-Pocomoke ...

No Changes Near For Ocean City’s Short-Term Rentals

OCEAN CITY — Solving the perceived problem of short-term vacation rentals in traditional, year-round residential neighborhoods remains a top priority for resort officials, but it now appears the...

Wicomico Awarded $10K Grant For Corrections Upgrade

SALISBURY – A $10,000 grant is expected to improve electronic communications between the Wicomico County Department of Corrections and other criminal justice agencies in Maryland. On Tuesday, the Wi...