Ocean City asking for more money from Worcester County this year

Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan said the town officials are seeking more unrestricted grant funds, as well as continued support of funding EMS service in West Ocean City, from Worcester County in the com...

County grant formula should be tied to CPI

Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has a point, when he says the Worcester County Commissioners should tie their annual grants to the towns to the Consumer Price Index. Not only would all the towns and the ...

Letter to the Editor

What is hidden agenda? Editor, As a community member and education advocate, I have been attending County Commissioner meetings and Board of Education meetings. What I see happening is very disturbing...

Letter to the Editor

Teacher addresses school safety Editor, I’ve spent my entire teaching career at Stephen Decatur Middle School. This is year 22. Never have I ever feared for my safety. I have had three of my four ki...

Water main project advances in Berlin

Berlin Town Council members unanimously selected a contractor to handle the relocation of a water main on Harrison Avenue. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor Berlin Town Council members have unanim...

Ocean Pines preparing for Egg Your Yard Easter event

By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer The Worcester County Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Pines is hopping into spring as the group gears up to deliver treat-filled eggs to residents’ yards this Easter Eve. ...

Routes 90, 589, 50 bridge highlight Worcester transportation priorities

Commissioners approve letter to send to state Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor Route 90, Route 589 and the Route 50 bridge remain the local transportation priorities for Worcester County officials. ...

Worcester school officials say law enforcement manipulated public safety data

Worcester County Public Schools officials said last Friday that local law enforcement representatives used misleading data to support claims that there is a surge in student crime and they are doing l...

Berlin advances 2% COLA for employees in budget projections

Berlin council members agreed this week to include funding for a step and grade system and a cost-of-living adjustment in the upcoming budget. By Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor Berlin council memb...

Ocean Pines Association votes to reinstate single racquet sports fee membership 

The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted to reinstate the single sports fee membership structure for racquet activities after previously approving to only offer a combo three-sport package...