Pocomoke Library Plans Unclear

POCOMOKE – Library officials are reevaluating options for the Pocomoke branch after learning a grant tied to plans for a facility at the old armory location was not received.During the summer, t...

What’s Your Sign? – December 24, 2021

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): With the new year’s opportunities almost within reach, the Arian’s courageous aspects are raring to go. And don’t be surprised if a lot of people follo...

Salisbury University Donated COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests

Salisbury University recently donated 4,000 COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to the Lower Shore Vulnerable Populations Task Force for use by area homeless shelters. Pictured, from left, are Michele Ennis,...

Delmarva Dancing Donated to the American Legion Riders

Delmarva Dancing donated $500 to the American Legion Riders Post 8 Veterans Fund. Pictured left to right are American Legion Riders Ted Jenkins, Marty Macklin, Jim Leopard, Bill Lawson, Marty Krupinsk...

Sons and Daughters of Italy Delivered Christmas Gifts

The Sons and Daughters of Italy Ocean City Chapter 2474 this week delivered a car-load of Christmas gifts to two area families that needed a little neighborly help this season donated through the Sain...

County Joins Opioid Settlement Against Drug Companies

SALISBURY – The Wicomico County Council voted this week to join a multi-billion-dollar settlement against four national drug companies.On Tuesday, the council voted unanimously to opt into a $26...

Room Tax Ordinance Vote Sparks Sports Complex Debate

OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week approved on second reading an ordinance gradually altering room tax funding distribution, but not before a larger debate on what specifically the revenue ...

Decatur Girls Stay On Major Early Roll

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team stayed on a major early-season roll last week, sweeping three games to improve to 5-0 on the season.The Seahawks started the...

OP Bylaws considers Search Committee changes

By Greg Ellison (Dec. 23, 2021) Following a request from the Ocean Pines Board of Directors, the Bylaws and Resolution Committee began discussions last week about reconfiguring the candidate Search Co...

Joseph William Latchford, Jr.

Joseph William Latchford, Jr. Berlin Joseph “Joe” William Latchford, Jr., 85, passed away on Dec. 8, 2021, after a short time with multiple health issues. He was born on March 5, 1936 in Baltimore...