‘Fly Like A Girl’ Program Aims To Inspire In Elementary Years

BERLIN – A drone program at local elementary schools is encouraging girls to explore STEM fields.“Fly Like a Girl,” a new afterschool drone program, wrapped up at Showell Elementary...

Capital Plan Features Sports Complex, Public Safety Building

SNOW HILL – In a split vote this week county officials approved a capital improvement plan that includes a sports complex and a new public safety facility.The Worcester County Commissioners vote...

Jolly Roger Amusement Parks Partnered With Diakonia Inc. For Giving Tuesday

Jolly Roger Amusement Parks partnered with local nonprofit organization, Diakonia Inc. for Giving Tuesday on Tuesday, Nov. 30, to start the season of giving off on the right foot. “We really loo...

Rental Tax Change Targets Online Sites

SNOW HILL –  County officials agreed to introduce a bill that will help increase room tax collection from third party hosting platforms.The Worcester County Commissioners this week agreed t...

Court Dismisses Residents’ Lawsuit Against Fenwick Island Over Hotel

FENWICK ISLAND – A lawsuit against the town has been dismissed.In a meeting of the Fenwick Island Town Council last Friday, Mayor Vicki Carmean announced the end of a lawsuit against the town.&#...

Things To Do Around Town – December 10, 2021

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...

The Ocean City Lions Club Issued Several Donations To Local Groups

The Ocean City Lions Club issued several donations to local groups during its recent meeting. To the left, Tish Ottey, right, founder of Hope4Recovery Inc., accepted a donation of $1,000 from OC Lions...

Students Partner To Fund New Kids Space In Berlin

BERLIN – A group of Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) students raised a goal of $1,000 in just four days to benefit the Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Services (WYFCS).Siblings Dylan ...

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...