Wicomico Transportation Priorities Outlined

SALISBURY – The extension of an airport runway, the relocation of a weigh station and a feasibility study for the Salisbury bypass continue to top the county’s list of priority transportat...

Safe Boating Reminders Issued With Season Here

OCEAN CITY — With the arrival of Memorial Day weekend and the kick-off to the summer season, the resort’s waterways could be just as crowded as the roadways, and the need for safety is jus...

Governor Vetoes Bill With Major Impact On County Jail

BERLIN — Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday vetoed a key piece of legislation passed by the General Assembly this year with major financial implications for Worcester County.House Bill 16, passed...

Brown Box Theatre Announces Upcoming Tour Dates

BERLIN — Brown Box Theatre Project, a Boston-based outdoor Shakespeare touring company, announced this month its 10th year of free Shakespeare with the troupe’s largest tour to date.After ...

Meekins Named Conference Player Of Year

BERLIN- Former Stephen Decatur standout Justin Meekins, now a senior at Salisbury University, last week was named the Coast-to-Coast Conference (C2C) Player of the Year after leading the Seagulls to ...

Worcester Schools Outline New Blended Learning Program

NEWARK – School system officials this week announced plans for a new virtual learning program to be offered in the coming school year.Superintendent Lou Taylor advised parents Tuesday that the W...

Suspended Sentence For Suspect In Armed Robbery Last Summer

OCEAN CITY — The last of four suspects charged in a gunpoint robbery on the Boardwalk last August was sentenced to five years in jail, all of which was suspended but the 163 days he served await...

Fee Reduction Eyed For Taxi Industry

OCEAN CITY – An effort to reduce certain fees associated with Ocean City’s taxi cab medallion system will move forward to the full Mayor and Council with a favorable recommendation from a ...

Wicomico Sees Overdose Death Spike During Pandemic

SALISBURY – An uptick in overdose deaths and challenges relating to COVID-19 vaccinations highlighted a recent report on the health of Wicomico County.Last week, Wicomico County Health Officer L...

Graduation Season Unlike Any Other

Every high school graduation season is special, but the Class of 2021 deserves unique recognition.About two-thirds of the way through their junior years in March 2020, the world was turned upside dow...