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...

Bike Strategic Plan Consultant Sought

OCEAN CITY – The town will start seeking a consultant to develop a bike strategic plan.Last week, Ocean City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) President Paul Mauser presented memb...

Senator Taking Another Shot At Wade’s Law Legislation

BERLIN — State Senator Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) has resumed her quest to get legislation passed increasing the penalties for causing life-threatening injuries while operating a vehicle or vessel...

Council Supports Downtown Park Redevelopment Concept

OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week signed off on conceptual plans to redevelop the downtown recreation complex, which will likely be done in phases over multiple years, although there could...

Committee Approach On Fire/EMS Issues Wise

Creating a committee to study the complex issues surrounding fire department funding in Worcester County is an appropriate direction.Though they face similar issues, mostly centered around funding, t...

Politics Debate Leads To Stabbing

OCEAN CITY — An ongoing political debate last weekend at a midtown restaurant boiled over into two victims being stabbed.Around 6:35 p.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) offic...