Voices From The Readers – December 3, 2021

OP Geese Not A NuisanceEditor:Euthanasia – the wrong word, a wrong choice.Reading today about the latest developments relating to wild geese in Ocean Pines, I am disheartened in a way I hoped I...

Hybrid Baltimore Avenue Design Concept Advanced By Council

OCEAN CITY — After reviewing the nuances of the different options for the redevelopment of the Baltimore Avenue corridor, resort leaders this week approved a hybrid of sorts that takes the best ...

Alcohol License Board Signs Off On Embers Plans

SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) approved the extensive changes planned for the Embers property this week.On Wednesday, the BLC, which oversees the sale of ...

Fenwick Council To Review GIS Map Proposal

FENWICK ISLAND – A favorable recommendation to have an engineering firm produce a resiliency study and GIS mapping of Fenwick Island now advances to the town council.On Tuesday, members of the F...

7-Eleven Store On Route 50 Denied Beer, Wine License

SNOW HILL – A request from the 7-Eleven outside Berlin to sell beer and wine was denied by the county’s licensing board.The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) voted unan...

Solar Regs Eyed For Early Next Year

SALISBURY – Officials say they plan to bring proposed solar regulations before the Wicomico County Council early next year.In a work session with council member last month, Planning, Zoning and ...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – December 3, 2021

The conversation about masking in public schools at this week’s Maryland State Board of Education meeting was reflective of the general sentiments of society today. Nobody wants to wear a mask ...

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – December 3, 2021

This is Thanksgiving.The 13-year-old walks around a huge buffet featuring a variety of food. Like most Thanksgiving spreads, there is an abundance of food with too many offerings. He’s first in ...

Talks Continue Over Funding Needs For County Fire Service; Officials Seek Clear Financials To Review

SNOW HILL – With smoke billowing over his stove as growing flames jumped out of a pot of cooking oil, Berlin resident Josh Davis got his family out of the house and called 911. Within minutes, r...

Buckingham PTA Offering Events To Support School

BERLIN – Buckingham Elementary School’s PTA is seeking community support for a variety of events this month.After weeks of work creating the school’s float for the Berlin Christmas ...