Assault Charge In Choking Incident

OCEAN CITY — A Pittsburgh man was charged with first-degree assault last week after allegedly choking his girlfriend at a downtown motel room.Around 1:45 a.m. last Thursday, Ocean City Police De...

Wicomico Appoints New Attorney

SALISBURY – County officials this week voted to hire a new council attorney.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to engage the services of attorney Andrew C. Mitchell, Jr. t...

Ocean Pines Players To Hold Auditions

BERLIN — The Ocean Pines Players are holding general auditions for actors, prospective actors and singers for the upcoming season by appointment through July 17.Locations may vary by day, but wi...

Berlin Commission Ranks Top Priorities For Open Space Funds; Henry Park Lighting First Request

BERLIN– Lighting for the basketball courts at Dr. William Henry Park, ping pong tables for John Howard Burbage Park and plans for a skate park are among the priorities determined by the Berlin P...

County Reverses Pocomoke Truck Traffic Call

SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to prohibit trucks on several Pocomoke roads in response to concerns from residents.The commissioners on Tuesday voted 6-1 to prohibit truck...

Old Berlin Home Demolition Approved

BERLIN – Redevelopment on Gay Street is set to continue with the demolition of an old house and construction of a mixed-use building.The Berlin Historic District Commission (HDC) on Wednesday a...

Wicomico Officials Provide Update On Broadband Expansion

SALISBURY – A discussion on Wicomico’s efforts to expand broadband access highlighted a recent meeting with county officials.Last month, Acting County Executive John Psota and Information ...

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – July 9, 2021

For several years, my kids were blessed to have many grandparents – seven to be exact.Due to our biological parents getting divorced while Pam and I were both young and remarrying, my kids had s...

Charges Filed After Shop Owner, Landlord Assaulted

OCEAN CITY — A Glen Burnie man was arrested last weekend after allegedly wrecking a downtown store and assaulting the owner and landlord.Around 8:45 p.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Departm...

Officials Seek More Changes On Agritourism Bill

SNOW HILL– County officials sent agritourism regulations back to the drawing board after expressing concerns regarding proposed changes.When presented with the latest version of the agritourism ...