‘Rampant’ Fraud Seen In Unemployment Claims

OCEAN CITY — With federal unemployment insurance enhancements set to expire next week, the number of fraudulent claimants in Maryland continues to soar.Enhanced unemployment benefits during the ...

Worcester To Spend $120K On Summer STEM Academy

SNOW HILL – County officials approved plans for a summer STEM program at Worcester Technical High School.The Worcester County Commissioners last week approved plans for WEST (Worcester Enrichmen...

Final Marlin Fest MOU Approved

OCEAN CITY — After some final tweaks regarding vendor fees and the town’s in-kind contribution, the council this week approved the final memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the White Ma...

Unique Summer Camp On Tap

POCOMOKE – A group of students from Pocomoke Middle School will broaden their environmental experiences with a new summer camp.In July, members of Pocomoke Middle School’s Surfrider Club ...

OCBP Alumni Of The Week, Jim Matchett, Learned Training For Life

(Editor’s Note: The following is a series on the men and women who have spent their summers protecting all those who came to Ocean City for fun and safe vacation.)OCEAN CITY – Growing up i...

AGH Foundation Recognizes Ferrante’s Service

BERLIN — On June 9, the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation Board of Directors and general membership expressed their appreciation to Todd Ferrante, outgoing foundation chair, for his many year...

Berlin Solar Array Will Save $11K A Year

BERLIN – A new solar array is expected to generate electricity for the town’s substation on Schoolfield Street.Crews this week were finishing up the installation of a rooftop solar array ...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – June 25, 2021

It was thought there would be concerns with Worcester County not allowing local bars and restaurants to continue with carryout drinks next month. Though there has not been an outcry from liquor licen...

A New Design To Reflect Better Times

In a culture centered on routine, deadlines and pressure, change is something newspapers generally do not embrace. If 2020 taught us anything it’s the importance of adapting and evolving. It...

Citizen Tip Leads To Weapon, Drug Dealing Arrest

OCEAN CITY — A Columbia, Md. man was arrested last week on numerous charges after a loaded handgun and drugs were found in his vehicle after police got a tip he was potentially dealing in front ...