Royal Farms Hookup Request Fails

SNOW HILL– In a split vote, county officials decided not to let a Virginia convenience store hookup to Pocomoke City’s sewer system.The Worcester County Commissioners voiced various conce...

Things To Do Around Town – January 21, 2022

Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call Rose 443-880-8444...

County Delays Salary Increase Call

SALISBURY – County leaders this week agreed to postpone a discussion on compensations for the county executive and sheriff after a lengthy discussion on the level of pay expected for each positi...

Talks Continue For Tindley Mural

BERLIN– Planning for a mural to honor the Rev. Dr. Charles Albert Tindley continued with a meeting of stakeholders.Lisa Challenger, executive director of Beach to Bay Heritage Area, hosted a me...

Seahawks Sweep Two, Remain Unbeaten

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team swept a pair of Bayside South games last week to remain unbeaten on season.The Seahawks routed Bennett, 62-12, last Wednesda...

Decatur’s Noah Reho Finished First

Decatur’s Noah Reho finished first at 160 in the home War on the Shore tournament last weekend. The Seahawks finished fourth overall as a team.Submitted photo The post Decatur’s Noah Reho Fini...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – January 21, 2022

Is Ocean City government in better shape today than it was six years ago? It was the same question asked back in 2015 when the three-year stint of the former city manager was evaluated.When consideri...

Cops & Courts – January 21, 2022

First-Degree AssaultOCEAN CITY — A local man was charged with first-degree assault and other counts this week after allegedly “choking out” his roommate to the point the victim lost ...

Community Center Committee On Hold

BERLIN– While efforts to bring a community center to town are moving forward, officials are delaying plans for a citizen committee.Mayor Zack Tyndall said last week that meetings are underway re...

Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce Recognizes 2021 Nonprofit of the Year

The Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health in Berlin was recognized by the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce as the Nonprofit of the Year for 2021.  The recognition took place as part o...