In Support Of Hate Crimes Bill, Delegate Testifies ‘The Shield Is No Longer Big Enough’

OCEAN CITY — A bill in the General Assembly adding law enforcement officers to a protected class under hate crimes laws had its first committee hearing this week with stark contrast in attitude...

County To Form Committee To Study Fire, EMS Issues; Funding Options Will Be Reviewed

SNOW HILL – County officials agreed this week to create a committee to tackle the issue of fire and EMS funding in Worcester County.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimous...

Berlin Cited For Open Meetings Act Violations

BERLIN – The Maryland Open Meetings Compliance Board found that the Town of Berlin violated the Open Meetings Act at two November closed session meetings.On Jan. 20, the Open Meetings Complianc...

Golf Course Spray Irrigation Project Weighed

SNOW HILL – Worcester County continues to evaluate the possibility of spray irrigation at the Ocean Pines Golf Course.The Worcester County Commissioners last week voted unanimously to hire a Fre...

Online Art Exhibition Announced

OCEAN CITY — The Art League of Ocean City is inviting artists from everywhere to participate in their virtual “Love, Love, Love” art exhibition online, Feb. 5-27. The deadline for en...

Berlin Approves Police Changes

BERLIN – Town leaders approved changes related to use of force in the Berlin Police Department’s general orders this month.The Berlin Town Council on Jan. 11 voted unanimously to approve a...

Public Schools Will Skip Finals

NEWARK – Worcester County Public Schools will waive final exams for first semester courses as a result of distance learning.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Board of Education voted unanimously ...

Ocean City Sent 37 Officers To Serve On Inauguration Day

OCEAN CITY — When Joe Biden was officially sworn in as the 46th president of the United States at midday on Wednesday, a large contingent of Ocean City Police Department officers was on hand to...

Assateague Superintendent Commends Staff Members

ASSATEAGUE — The Assateague Island National Seashore this week announced the recipients of two Superintendent’s Awards for 2020 in a year marked by unique challenges on the barrier island...

Outdoor Dining Plans Approved

FENWICK ISLAND –  The construction of an outside dining area will move forward at a Fenwick Island restaurant with approval from the town’s building committee.Last Friday, the Fenwick...