Hefty Berlin Council Meeting On Tap

BERLIN – Long-awaited water and sewer projections and Berlin’s annual audit highlight Monday’s town council meeting.Monday’s regular session of the town council, scheduled for ...

Tax Abatement Program Pitched For Salisbury

SALISBURY – A proposed tax abatement program could benefit certain developers looking to build in downtown Salisbury.In a work session last week, Salisbury’s Acting Mayor Julia Glanz and D...

Resort’s Bike Strategic Plan Effort Headed To Bid Process

OCEAN CITY – The resort will begin seeking proposals early next year for the development of a bike strategic plan.On Wednesday, the Ocean City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee concluded...

Library’s Curbside Service Remains Popular

BERLIN – Officials this week highlighted the successful launch of the Worcester County Library’s “Grab and Go” browsing services.In Tuesday’s meeting of the Worcester Cou...

Obituaries – December 11, 2020

Roberta RoederOCEAN PINES — Roberta Ann Roeder (Kneer), 79, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 29, surrounded by the family she loved dearly.Born November 6, 1941 in Newark, N.J., Roberta was rai...

Shorebirds Avoid Cuts, Will Remain Orioles Franchise

SALISBURY — The Delmarva Shorebirds this week survived a purge of minor league baseball teams affiliated with big league teams and will remain a part of the Baltimore Orioles organization.For mo...

Cops & Courts – December 11, 2020

Weed, Weapon BustOCEAN CITY — A Nottingham, Md. man was arrested on marijuana possession and weapons charges last week after a routine traffic stop.Around 9:30 p.m. last Wednesday, an Ocean Cit...

Dodd To Remain County Council President

SALISBURY – County Council President Larry Dodd will continue to lead Wicomico’s legislative body with a new second-in-command.Last week, the Wicomico County Council reelected Dodd as the ...

Snow Hill Marina Redevelopment Eyed

SNOW HILL – County officials reviewed plans for the redevelopment of a Snow Hill marina this week.On Wednesday, the Worcester County Technical Review Committee (TRC) provided comments on plans f...

Weekend Storm Highlights Berlin’s Flooding Trouble Spots

BERLIN – Standing water in Franklin Knoll and off West Street during last weekend’s rain again highlighted the town’s drainage problems.While it’s no surprise the significant ...