Some Area First Responders Get Shots

OCEAN CITY — Early COVID-19 vaccinations continued this week at hospitals, nursing homes and local health departments across Maryland, including first responders on the front lines of the pandem...

Pines Officials Highlight Upcoming Drainage Efforts

BERLIN – As recent rains have highlighted drainage issues in Ocean Pines, officials are assuring residents improvements are being planned.General Manger John Viola told concerned residents durin...

State Extends Jury Trial Suspension Till Mid-March

SNOW HILL — With a steady increase in new COVID cases in Maryland, the state’s judiciary system last week announced it was extending phase two of its five-phase coronavirus reopening plan ...

Obituaries – January 1, 2021

Alice WorkmanBERLIN — Alice Fisher Workman, age 89, died on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 at John B. Parsons Assisted Living in Salisbury.Born in Ocean City, she was the daughter of the late Everett and...

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – January 1, 2021

It’s remarkable to consider how Christmas mornings have changed over the years.With our two boys, who are now 12 and 11 years old, there’s excitement but it certainly pales in comparison t...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – January 1, 2021

It was a pleasure to spend some time this week looking ahead to 2021. The following are some thoughts on what will make news over the next 12 months.•2021 will not include any governor-mandated...

Two Charged With Inciting Crowds During Pop-Up Rally

OCEAN CITY — A pair of north-end coffee shop owners face multiple charges after allegedly offering their business as a safe haven for illicit activity during the pop-up car rally in late Septemb...

Prosecution Integrity Unit’s Work Underway In Wicomico

SALISBURY – An examination of Wicomico County’s criminal justice system is expected to bring forth measures to promote integrity and instill public confidence.Since August, members of the ...

Virtual ‘Ocean Pines Academy’ Seeks To Educate Community

OCEAN PINES – Residents could soon have an opportunity to expand their understanding of the Ocean Pines Association.General Manager John Viola said at this month’s meeting of the Ocean Pin...

An Editor’s Note To Close Out 2020

There are two critical components to a free community newspaper – readers and advertisers. Without folks seeking to pick up the product each week and businesses supporting it through their mark...