Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – April 30, 2021

Rising with the mercury these days appears to be frustrations over government mandates and the inconsistences associated with implementation and reality. It’s understandable, as the phrase R...

County Hears Broadband Proposals

SNOW HILL – County leaders continue to explore broadband possibilities for rural Worcester County.The Worcester County Commissioners last week heard proposals from both Choptank Electric Coopera...

Ferrantes Taking Charitable Approach For Month-Long 25th Anniversary Celebration

WEST OCEAN CITY – The owners of a local jewelry store are celebrating 25 years of business with a month-long giving event.Throughout the month of May, Park Place Jewelers will celebrate its 25t...

Worcester Boys Beat Tower Hill in Double OT

BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team rebounded from a tough loss to Cape Henlopen last Saturday with a thrilling double-overtime win over Tower Hill on the road this week....

Berlin Analyzes Utility Fund Budgets

BERLIN – The lack of capital funding available within the town’s utility funds highlighted a budget work session this week.Finance Director Natalie Saleh told the town council this week Be...

Proposed Land Conversation For Park Project Discussed

SALISBURY – County officials last week agreed more discussion was needed on a potential land conversion that would allow for future park development at Connelly Mill.In a work session last week,...

Ocean Pines Still Waiting On PPP Forgiveness

OCEAN PINES – The association’s general manager says he is waiting to hear if more than $1 million in PPP funding will be forgiven.Last week, General Manager John Viola presented his month...

Intruder Forces Resident Out, Damages Unit

OCEAN CITY — A Virginia man was arrested on burglary and other charges last weekend after allegedly barging his way into a downtown apartment and forcing the resident out.Around 12:30 a.m. last ...

OC Lions Visit Therapeutic Riding Program

OC Lions visit 4Steps Therapeutic Riding Program to learn about their services and present a check. 4Steps works with children and adults with physical, emotional and behavioral health issues.  ...

Things I Like – April 30, 2021

Laying in freshly cut grassWatching my son compete in sportsBefore-and-after photos of projectsWeekend mornings when no one else is awakeStories on new businesses openingWatching dogs play on the beac...