Lessons To Learn In Deputy’s Death

It’s been almost 55 years since a member of the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office died in the line of duty. As it was said numerous times over the last week, 41-year-old Glenn HilliardR...

OCBP Alumni Of The Week, James Shanklin: Surviving An Eventful Rookie Year

(Editor’s Note: The following is a series on the men and women who have spent their summers protecting all those who came to Ocean City for fun and safe vacation.)OCEAN CITY — James Shank...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – June 17, 2022

Sincerity – it’s the word that comes to mind when I reflected on Mike Beatty’s passing this week. He was a genuinely nice guy who always had a kind word to share. It was this authen...

Things To Do Around Town – June 17, 2022

Every Sunday: Berlin Farmers Market From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., several streets will be closed to allow producers to display their goods. Live music from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5-6:3...

Local Horseshow Crab Team Seeks Volunteers

WEST OCEAN CITY – The Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) is seeking volunteers for its new Stranded Spawning Horseshoe Crab Recovery Team.As horseshoe crabs begin to spawn in the bays, the loc...

Wicomico Names New Superintendent

SALISBURY – The Wicomico County Board of Education has appointed Dr. Micah Stauffer to serve as the school system’s new superintendent.In a special meeting held Wednesday, the school boar...

MAC, Inc. Marks 50th Anniversary With Celebration

SNOW HILL– MAC, Inc. celebrated its 50th anniversary Saturday with an exciting daylong program at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury. More than 1,000 people attended.The centerp...

Liquor License OK’d For New OC Bar

SNOW HILL– Officials approved a liquor license for a new Ocean City bar but declined to grant it music privileges after hearing from a concerned neighbor.The Worcester County Board of License Co...

Cops & Courts – June 17, 2022

Parking Spot SquabbleOCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania woman was arrested last weekend after allegedly throwing a glass object at two individuals parked in her assigned parking spot at a north-end com...

Ocean Pines Fire Dept. Meeting Set For June 30

OCEAN PINES – A town hall meeting to discuss renovations at the Ocean Pines Vol. Fire Department (OPVFD) South Station will be held later this month.On Thursday, June 30, the fire department wil...