Wor. schools in virtual instruction after break

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Jan. 7, 2021) Worcester County public and private schools will remain in distance learning mode this week, as school officials from both sectors agreed to abide by the Wo...

Berlin permits show growth at end of 2020

By Ally Lanasa, Staff Writer (Jan. 7, 2021) Once again, the Berlin Planning and Zoning Department saw an increase in permits for building-related projects and other town-regulated matters and pursuits...

New Name, Larger Venue Set For Freeman Stage’s 2021

SELBYVILLE – The Freeman Stage will launch its 2021 season with a larger venue and a new name.This week, the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation announced its open-air performing arts venue, The Freem...

Resort Officials To Discuss Robust Anti-Litter Campaign; Team Approach To ‘All-Out Effort’

OCEAN CITY — After a particularly trashy summer last year for a variety of reasons, Ocean City is getting ready to embark on an aggressive anti-litter campaign to roll out in advance of next se...

County Votes To Continue Exploring Sports Complex Concept

SNOW HILL – Worcester County will continue to explore options for a sports complex.Though some expressed concern regarding an impact on taxpayers, the Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-1 T...

Probe Finds No Foul Play In Deceased Body Found On Beach; 76-Year-Old Local’s Cause Of Death A Suicide

OCEAN CITY — There was some closure this week in the incident involving a deceased body recovered from the beach at 14th Street in October after the autopsy revealed the cause of death was suic...

OC Council Renews Outdoor Dining Permit Process For Another Year

OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week voted to renew the temporary outdoor seating permit program put in place last June for another 12 months after the program expired on Dec. 31.Maryland Go...

Resort Reassessments Record Slight Increase; Commercial Properties Overall Decline 4%

OCEAN CITY — While property values for Ocean City did increase slightly when the results of the latest reassessments were announced last week, the resort lagged behind much of the rest of the s...

Gorgeous Sea Bass Going Back

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgIt was cold today, but winds were light so it was nice enough for some folks to get out on the water.  Captain Monty Hawkins of the Morning Star had an ...

UPDATED: Worcester Opts Against In-Person Instruction This Week; Health Department, Teachers Union Opposed Bringing Teachers, Students Back

NEWARK – Worcester County Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor reaffirmed his commitment to bringing students back to schools this week despite the latest delay in resuming in-person instructio...