County Eyes $820K To Expand Broadband Efforts

SNOW HILL – Officials agreed this week to designate a portion of Worcester County’s federal COVID-19 funding to Maryland Broadband Cooperative.The Worcester County Commissioners voted una...

Virtual Offshore Wind Public Hearings Set For Next Week

OCEAN CITY — While resort officials will certainly weigh in on two virtual public hearings slated for next week on expanded offshore wind energy projects off Ocean City’s coast, this week ...

Master Water, Sewer Plan Discussed

SALISBURY – A plan for countywide water and sewer calls for multiple service districts, the creation of a public works water division and more than $200 million of infrastructure.On Tuesday, Act...

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – September 24, 2021

There are methods behind what appears to be my 13-year-old’s madness.I am learning his own unique reasoning applies to most things in his life as we move through his maturation. It’s clear...

Wicomico Council Passes Premium Pay Proposal In 4-3 Vote

SALISBURY – A plan to compensate some county employees with premium pay passed at the county level this week.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted 4-3 to allocate grant funds from the Am...

Flu Vaccination Clinics Announced

BERLIN – As a service to the community, Atlantic General Hospital/Health System is again providing community flu vaccination with a series of free clinics for those ages 13 and older.No appointm...

Extremist Views Serve No Purpose

The extremism over masking in schools is rooted in ignorance and a misunderstanding of the realities imposed upon school by the health protocols.Three times this week, public meetings on the lower sh...

Worcester Schools Create Scholarship To Honor Cropper

NEWARK – A new scholarship honors the commitment and community service of Eric Cropper, the Worcester County Board of Education president who passed away this summer.The school board on Tuesday...

Planning Commission Okays North OC Restaurant Redevelopment Project

OCEAN CITY — A popular north-end crab house and restaurant will soon be getting a makeover after resort planners this week signed off on a site plan for a new addition.The Ocean City Planning C...

NFL Coach Supports Alma Mater SU With $200K Gift

SALISBURY — Before they became a National Football League power couple, Dan and Stacey Quinn were Sea Gulls.A two-sport Hall of Famer, Dan was a feared defensive lineman for the Football team an...