Murder Suspect’s Extradition To Md. Put On Hold

BERLIN- The Dagsboro, Del. man charged with the murder of a woman found dead in a ditch along a rural road in northern Worcester County in June remains in Delaware this week after a flip-flop of sorts...

Wicomico Opts Out Of State Sprinkler Mandate

SALISBURY -- Wicomico officials this week voted to opt out of the state-mandated requirement for sprinklers in newly constructed single- and double-family dwellings after a passionate public hearing o...

County Planning To Raze Former Stores

SNOW HILL -- Short of some drastic, last-minute restoration by the owners, two troubled properties in Worcester County will be demolished within the next few weeks. Two properties, the Bishopville Sto...

Utility’s Substation Expansion Plans Move Ahead Despite Concerns

OCEAN CITY – Following a long public hearing, a favorable recommendation will move forward to the Mayor and City Council to allow the Delmarva Power and Light (DP&L) substation to expand on ...

Lawmakers Debate Gambling Changes In Special Session

BERLIN -- State lawmakers opened a special session on expanded gambling in Maryland yesterday, and despite the gnashing of teeth in some areas around the state, the bill under consideration appears to...

Dew Tour’s Competition Schedule Released

OCEAN CITY – The Dew Tour is set to begin next week with all new competitions and the largest music line-up in the event’s history. The Dew Tour Pantech Beach Championship will return to O...

Salisbury Mulls New Towing Company Structure

SALISBURY -- Hoping to clean-up a crowded list, the Salisbury City Council is considering sending out a Request for Proposal (RFP) for towing companies that would re-structure the current system from ...

Voices From The Readers

Former City Manager Answers Councilman Editor: In a recent letter to the editor, Councilmember Brent Ashley asked the question, “…if the city is able to provide all services and function e...

Vehicle Vandals Sought In Berlin

BERLIN -- Berlin Police this week are investigating a rash of vehicle damage and destruction cases along the town’s typically quiet streets. Over a two-day period from Wednesday to Thursday, Ber...

WOC Store Employee Robbed At Gunpoint; Suspect Sought

WEST OCEAN CITY -- Area law enforcement officials this week are looking for a suspect who forced a West Ocean City retail employee into the store at gunpoint after closing time before binding and beat...