Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – December 10, 2021

The Maryland State Board of Education moved a lot faster than expected this week outlining the “off ramp” options for school systems hoping to go mask optional. Though the speed of the pr...

Air Purifiers Planned For Fenwick Buildings

FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick Island officials voted last week to approve $3,750 in HVAC upgrades following a COVID-19 outbreak that reduced the town’s police force to three officers.Last Frida...

Parents Express Budget Priorities For Local Schools

SNOW HILL – Requests for competitive teacher salaries, small class sizes and technology funding highlighted a public budget input session hosted by the Worcester County Board of Education this w...

Worcester Boys Jump Out To Fast Start

BERLIN – Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity basketball team started its season off on a roll, sweeping its first three games to jump out to an early 3-0 record.The Mallards opened the ne...

Partnership Eyed For Dredging Project

FENWICK ISLAND – A new partnership could allow a dredging project in Fenwick Island to move forward.Last Thursday, the Fenwick Island Dredging Committee convened to discuss the next steps in pur...

OP Theater Plans Performances

OCEAN CITY — The highly acclaimed Ocean Pines Children’s Theater has announced upcoming production of the musical, Disney’s Frozen, Jr. Performances will be Jan. 14 at 7 p.m., and Ja...

A Week In Business – December 10, 2021

State Council AppointmentBERLIN – Gail Mansell, chaplain and director of supportive care services for Atlantic General Hospital and Health System, has been appointed to the State Advisory Counci...

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – December 10, 2021

Sometimes things don’t go as planned and hoped.Last Sunday at church our family was to lead a prayer and light the second advent candle. We talked through it with the boys, especially Carson, an...

OC Council Votes 4-2 To Alter Room Tax Distribution Formula

OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week approved on first reading an ordinance gradually scaling up the percentage of collected room tax dedicated to marketing, but not before a larger debate ab...

Things I Like – December 10, 2021

Watching a good parallel parking jobCape Charles, Va.Going to the Berlin Christmas Parade each yearThe heart of a great teacherClose youth basketball gamesWeekends with no plansA coffee with a little ...