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...

Virtual Celebration To Honor Worcester Youth’s Award Winners

BERLIN – Three community members will be recognized in January for their contributions to a local nonprofit.On Jan. 15, Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services (WYFCS) will honor Gee Will...

Cops & Courts – January 1, 2021

First-Degree Assault Charge For Knife ThreatOCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania woman was arrested on first-degree assault and other charges last week after allegedly holding a knife to her boyfriend&#...

Voices From The Readers – January 1, 2021

Outdated Liquor Laws Need Changing In Md.Editor:I read with interest Shawn Soper’s Dec. 22 article “Petition Effort Underway Against Big Box Stores Selling Alcohol.” The petition ef...

Public Hearing Set For County Capital Improvement Plan

SALISBURY – The public will have an opportunity to comment on Wicomico County’s proposed capital planning document next week. On Jan. 5, the Wicomico County Council will hold a public hear...

Wicomico Officials Talk Priorities With Shore Legislators

SALISBURY – Legislative updates and a discussion on Wicomico County’s top priorities highlighted a meeting with state representatives this month.With less than a month remaining until the ...

Comptroller Names Award Recipients

BERLIN — There were some familiar names and faces recognized with R. Clayton Mitchell, Jr. Awards for distinguished public service when the honorees were announced last week by State Comptroller...

Retiring OC Police Employees Recognized By Colleagues, Council

OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) this month said farewell to a couple of long-time employees of the department during special retirement ceremonies at City Hall.Michelle Moni...

County Capital Plan Approved

SNOW HILL – County officials approved a $74 million five-year capital improvement plan this week.The Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously this month to approve a $74,157,732 capital ...

A Week In Business – January 1, 2021

Monthly Market RecapBERLIN — Low inventory continues to dominate the market and prices are rising with it according to the latest numbers from the Coastal Association of REALTORS® (CAR).In ...