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...

Vendor Proposes County Consider Leasing Vehicles To Save Money

SNOW HILL – The county could save significantly by leasing vehicles for the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, according to Enterprise.Enterprise Fleet Management projects savings of $2.2 ...

New Ocean City Hotel, Bayside Boardwalk Celebrated

OCEAN CITY – Local officials, developers and project partners gathered this week to celebrate the grand opening of a new bayside hotel and boardwalk.With more than four years of planning and de...

ALOC Campaign Promotes Kindness

OCEAN CITY — The Art League of Ocean City has developed a summer campaign to help businesses in the resort promote positive messages and kindness themes to their clientele.The Art League has cr...

Foundation Awards $75K In Community Needs Grants

SALISBURY –  A total of $75,000 has been granted by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore to 20 local nonprofits.Twice a year, nonprofits serving Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset c...