Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – March 12, 2021

It appears Worcester County is effectively being penalized for doing too well with its efficient vaccination distribution. Several health officials have been discussing the fact the county’s va...

Ocean Lions, Hope4Recovery Support Worcester Goes Purple Shoe Campaign

The Ocean City Lions Club joined Hope4Recovery in supporting the Worcester Goes Purple Shoe Campaign. More than 100 bags were filled with donated shoes. Funds collected will help individuals get...

OC’s Pension Investment Return Questioned, Explained

OCEAN CITY — After raising concerns about the return on the town’s pension plan investment portfolio in recent years, resort officials this week got a primer on how the process works.Last ...

Officials Discuss Bills To Address Wicomico’s Septic Concerns

SALISBURY – It was a lengthy discussion on short- and long-term solutions last week as state, county and municipal representatives convened a virtual town hall to address Wicomico’s septi...

Worcester County Commissioners Proclaim March Women’s History Month

The Worcester County Commissioners presented a proclamation this week recognizing March as Women’s History Month to members of the Commission for Women (CFW), honoring the contributions of thes...

Whether A Bowl Or Wrap, ‘Fresh And Delicious’ Is The Goal

OCEAN CITY – A healthier alternative to fast food.It’s what brothers Jason and Stephen Pappas say makes their new carryout business, Pack Da Bowl, unique.“We’ve lived here our...

Worcester Schools Offering Testing

NEWARK – Worcester County Public Schools is now offering COVID-19 testing to students and staff at all 14 schools.The school system this week announced that a new school-based testing program wo...

Lifting Capacity Limits Confirms Progress

This week’s announcement rolling back capacity limits and other restrictions is more about symbolism than pragmatism. Loosening the restrictions represents progress, but it comes with complicat...

Sidney Beckstead Scholarship For The Arts Announced

OCEAN CITY — The Art League of Ocean City announced a new scholarship funded by the recently-created Sidney M. Beckstead Scholarship for the Arts that will be awarded annually to a local art st...

Republican Women Of Worcester Hold General Meeting

The Republican Women of Worcester County recently held its general meeting last month at The Dunes Manor, Ocean City. Pictured, from left, are RWWC First Vice president Sandy Zitzer, guest speaker De...