Obituaries – May 13, 2022

XXXXXXXXXXRobert William SelleBERLIN — Robert William Selle, age 55, died on May 4, 2022 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Robert W. Selle and...

Flock Of Seahawks Sign Intention Letters

BERLIN – A bumper crop of Stephen Decatur High student-athletes last week signed national letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level next year. A total ...

Decatur Edges Lions, Claims Conference Title

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity softball team capped off an amazing season with a tight 4-3 win over Queen Anne’s on Tuesday to claim the Bayside Conference championship. The Seah...

OC Lions Donated to Local Scout Troops

The Ocean City Lions recently donated $500 each to three local scout troops.  Receiving the donations are, from left to right, Troop 621 Scoutmaster Nick Busko, Pack 261 Cubmaster Joe Coleman, Tr...

Worcester School Board Budget Not Adjusted

SNOW HILL – County officials opted not to make what they called a late change to the Worcester County Board of Education budget despite a staff recommendation.The Worcester County Commissioners ...

County Right Not To Set Precedent

The Worcester County Commissioners flirted with a dangerous precedent this week, but they did not make the mistake in the end.By a 3-4 vote, the commissioners opted against a motion to increase milea...

Worcester Prep Gathered Last Friday for the Annual Spring Music & Art Presentation

Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) family and friends gathered last Friday for the Lower School’s annual Spring Music & Art presentation, Bee Happy. Talented music teacher Joanie Brittingham...

James Arthur McAleer

James Arthur McAleer Berlin James Arthur McAleer, 63, of Berlin, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Born in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 18, 1958 to John H. and Rose Mary McAleer,...

County’s draft budget follows usual pattern

A preliminary budget that’s higher on the expense side than the income side has become something of an annual ritual for Worcester County government, just as the reaction by the public has usually i...

Roasted butternut squash for cold May

By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 I guess we should all be thankful that spring has not actually sprung. Don’t throw anything at me; just bear with me for a spell. We were all hopeful last month with a...