Call Hours Expanded For Insurance Open Enrollment

SNOW HILL – The Lower Shore Health Insurance Assistance Program has begun the open enrollment period for private health insurance plans. From Nov. 1 to Jan. 31, residents of Worcester, Wicomico and ...

Planning Comm. Approves Hotel’s Gazebo Bar Plans

OCEAN CITY — Resort planners last week approved an uptown hotel’s plan to swap out an oceanfront area historically used for dumpsters and trash collection with an attractive amenity for its gu...

We Remember Those We Have Lost – November 11, 2016

Edward T. Weitzel, Jr. BERLIN — It is with heavy heart we announce the passing of Edward T. Weitzel, Jr. on Oct. 14, 2016 at home. He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Barbara Weitzel...

Trump takes county, wins White House

(Nov. 10, 2016) As was the case in April’s primary election, President-elect Donald Trump won Worcester County handily, garnering 15,910 votes, or 61.5 percent of the total, nearly doubling his ...

Artists’ work to benefit Berlin, county

(Nov. 10, 2016) Two area artists are displaying and donating work to benefit a pair of local causes during 2nd Friday in Berlin, Nov. 11. Painter and illustrator Jim Adcock created a series of five p...

Speed limit lowered to 45 on Rt. 113

(Nov. 10, 2016) Those with a degree of familiarity with the stretch of Route 113 between Snow Hill and Langmaid Road will need to readjust the cruise control as the State Highway Administration has lo...

Veterans Day every day

Most media outlets, whether print, online or broadcast, have something to say about Veterans Day because, well, it’s expected. It’s a traditional tip of the editorial hat, an obligation of...

Letters to the Editor

Recognizing Hospice Month Editor, Each November we celebrate National Hospice Month. This is a time to step up our efforts to help our community understand how hospice care can benefit both the patien...

A Snow Hill Treasure: The Julia A. Purnell Museum

Unless you live in Snow Hill, MD, you may not be familiar with Julia A. Purnell and her artistic history. Born in Snow Hill in 1843, Julia Purnell leaves behind a legacy of needle artwork. Her father ...

OCPD Partners With Worcester G.O.L.D. For Holiday Drive

OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Police Department is collecting new, unwrapped toys for this year’s holiday season to benefit Worcester G.O.L.D., a non-profit organization that provides financial supp...