WPS Student Named National Merit Scholar Semifinalist

BERLIN – Dr. Barry Tull, headmaster of Worcester Preparatory School, announced this month that Ava Schwartz, of Salisbury has been named a semifinalist in the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship ...

OC’s Newest Beach Play Structure Needs Exterior Repair

OCEAN CITY — Months after it was added as a new play structure on the beach at Somerset Street, Wally the Whale apparently is already in need of a facelift. Last January, the Mayor and Council a...

Commissioners Hold Off Vote On Body Piercing Change

SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners took no action on body piercing legislation proposed by a Boardwalk shop owner. The commissioners heard testimony from Dimensions owner Dan Troiano and...

Free Program Helping School Bridge Tech Divide For Students

NEWARK – Teachers at Stephen Decatur High School are employing a new learning program in an effort to narrow the technological and educational gap among its students. Decatur High School Testing Coo...

Ocean Pines Likely To Transfer Funds For Patched Road Repairs

BERLIN – Ocean Pines Association officials are expected to hold off on major road repairs following a work session Monday. Though no formal votes were taken, in a work session in advance of Saturday...

Open Houses Of The Week – September 23, 2016

OCEAN CITY The Bayview Grand Direct Bayfront Between 5th & 6th St Daily 10-4 4BR/3BA Condos Kevin Decker Mark Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 443-235-6552 MILLVILLE Bishop’s Landing 25513 Fo...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – September 23, 2016

Free speech can at times be painful and a microcosm of the issue has been on display in recent weeks regarding the always controversial Boardwalk buskers. Two weeks ago, Worcester County Commissioner ...

County Officials Table Decision On Liquor Buy Offer

SNOW HILL – In spite of an expiring lease and a commitment to get out of the liquor business, county leaders this week voted not to accept an Ocean City businessman’s offer to purchase the invento...

Kiwanis Club Of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Donates To Diakonia

At the Aug. 24 weekly meeting of the the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City, a donation of $500 was made to Diakonia. Pictured, from left, are Diakonia Communications Coordinator Anna O...

Warriors Group To Hold ‘Rock For Recovery’ Concert

OCEAN CITY – The Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction will host a “Rock For Recovery” concert Sept. 25 in West Ocean City to raise awareness for opioid abuse. When the Warriors, a ...