Ireton Against ACLU Meeting On Redistricting

SALISBURY -- Mayor Jim Ireton made it clear Monday that, though the City Council may want to work with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) while revising election districts, he had “no int...

Summer Flounder Regs Loosened

OCEAN CITY -- The summer flounder season opened last weekend with new, relaxed regulations on keeper sizes and season lengths, although the restrictions on tautog have been enhanced. “Because Ma...

Severe Sentences In Tipsy Taxi Cases

SNOW HILL -- More cases were heard last week in Circuit Court stemming from arrests made over the winter during Operation Sand Dollar, including one repeat offender who was sentenced to 14 years in ja...

Plant Sale Pre-Orders Now Available

BERLIN -- With longer days and warmer temperatures, many are planning to spruce up yards and businesses to enjoy the outdoors. When the time comes to put your green thumb to work, think about the bene...

Wicomico Approves Income Tax Rate Increase

SALISBURY – Wicomico County’s budget is up in the air as officials wait for word from the state on how pending legislation will affect its finances, but the County Council did come to term...

Berlin Trail Mix Registration Now Open

BERLIN -- Trail Mix 2012, an event to promote trails around Berlin and to encourage families, kids and bike and fitness enthusiasts to get out and around town, will take place Saturday, April 28. Walk...

Worcester Finalizes Numerous School Leadership Changes

SNOW HILL -- A number of Worcester County schools are about to see a widespread changing of the guard in administration. Besides losing Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jon Andes and Assistant Superinten...

St. Louis Ave. Project Advances Without Decorative Lights

OCEAN CITY – To light or not to light was the question during budget discussions this week regarding the reconstruction and improvement of St. Louis Avenue. In February, the Mayor and City Counc...

County, Seacrets Working On Sheriff’s Deputy Patrol Accord

SNOW HILL -- An attempt by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office to establish a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Seacrets, an entertainment and restaurant complex in Ocean City, for police...

Two New Beer, Wine Licenses Okayed For Berlin

SNOW HILL -- Five new alcohol beverage licenses were approved by the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) Wednesday as well as expansions on a number of established licenses. In Berli...