Current Interest Rate Rise Provides Unique Opportunities

OCEAN CITY — Financials have performed well recently, garnering attention as rapidly rising bond yields have hurt other segments of the market. This week we take a deeper dive into the Financial...

School Board Weighing ‘Internal Reductions’ To Boost Teachers’ Pay

SNOW HILL – In spite of recent protests from local educators, the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday adopted a budget with no pay increases for teachers or any other county employees. The $18...

Local Teams Win Titles At Lax Splash

OCEAN CITY- Two local teams made a strong showing at Lax Splash last weekend in Baltimore with each winning the championship in their respective divisions. Some of the top youth lacrosse programs in t...

Early Data Shows Good Trend With Pedestrian Accidents; OC’s ‘Walk Smart’ Campaign Continues

OCEAN CITY — Despite two vehicle-pedestrian collisions in the span of less than a week in Ocean City, early season figures continue to show signs of decline. A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle...

Salisbury Council OKs Restrooms For Ben’s Red Swings

SALISBURY – The Salisbury City Council quickly went over agenda items last week, approving the addition of restrooms to Ben’s Red Swings, an amendment to the current fiscal year budget and a fee f...

Torch Run Comes To Worcester

BERLIN – Members of the local law enforcement community showed their support for Special Olympics Maryland with a torch run through Ocean City and Berlin this week. As part of the 30th Annual Maryla...

Next Week’s Rehabbed Seal Release Marks A Milestone For Aquarium Program

ASSATEAGUE — An injured grey seal rescued from the Delaware coast on Easter has completed its rehabilitation at the National Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program and will return to the wild next w...

Amendment Sought For OC Townhome End Units

OCEAN CITY – A request to amend the town code to allow townhouse end units to build out to the property line is headed to public hearing. Representing Surf Village Townhouses, attorney Joe Moore, su...

Excursion Train Report To Detail Expenses To Improve Railroad Track

BERLIN – Local officials are expected to find out more about the potential for an excursion railroad in Worcester County with the results of a feasibility study later this month. On June 16, represe...

A Week In Business

Linda Hearn, director of senior services for Wicomico County and secretary for the Wicomico County Commission on Aging, presented a “Celebrating Aging Award” last month to Apple Discount Drugs Pre...