Parking Concerns Stall Phillips North Property Redevelopment; Developer Will Return With Requested Changes

OCEAN CITY — Although they appeared to like the concept, resort planners this week tabled a site plan approval for the redevelopment of old Phillips Seafood House property uptown with a mixed-u...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – January 8, 2021

Gov. Larry Hogan’s press conference this week on COVID-19 vaccinations had some good news and bad news on the distribution effort. It was a relief to hear the information laid out clearly to ed...

Cops & Courts – January 8, 2021

Domestic Assault ArrestOCEAN CITY — A Silver Spring, Md. man was arrested on assault charges last week after an alleged domestic dispute at a midtown hotel.Around 4:50 a.m. on Dec. 27, an Ocean...

Obituaries – January 8, 2021

Sidney Merrill BecksteadBERLIN — On Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, Sidney Merrill Beckstead, loving husband to Sherrie Beckstead and proud father of three children, Jessica, Sara, and Harrison, passed...

Potential Room Tax Hike Discussion Planned In Ocean City

OCEAN CITY – Ocean City elected officials renewed the debate this week about a potential room tax hike with a sense of urgency giving the legislative framework for accomplishing the change.Durin...

County To Fund Study Of Existing Public Warning Sirens

SNOW HILL – Despite cost concerns, county officials agreed to move forward with an evaluation of public warning sirens throughout Worcester County.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday a...

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – January 8, 2021

The 12-year-old kid in the house has a different view of independence than his parents.Independence is something to be earned not given. In Beckett’s mind, he should be allowed to do what he wan...

Wicomico Schools Extend Virtual Learning Until Feb. 2

SALISBURY – Citing recent health metrics, Wicomico County Public Schools will continue with virtual instruction through Jan. 29.In a message sent to families on Tuesday, Wicomico County Superint...

Two Worcester Opiate Support Groups Plan To Merge

BERLIN – Two local groups, created to bring awareness to addiction in Worcester County, are merging to form a new organization.This week, the Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction a...

Grant To Provide Cash Prizes For Top Teen Readers

SNOW HILL – A grant award will allow the Worcester County Library to dole out a combined $1,000 in prizes to teen readers.Last month, the Worcester County Library was selected as a recipient of ...