Annual Veterans Day Ceremony Will Go Virtual Next Week

BERLIN — The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation will present a virtual Veterans Day program this year, rather than hold the traditional ceremony at the memorial grounds in Ocean Pines...

Master Plan Will Study Options For County-Run Infrastructure System

SALISBURY – As the development of a master plan continues, Wicomico officials discussed the implementation of countywide water and sewer.Late last month, the Wicomico County Council met with Geo...

Town Moves Ahead With New Server

FENWICK ISLAND – A server replacement is expected to cost the town $8,300.Last week, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to replace its server at a cost of $8,300. Town Manager Ter...

Q&A With Sam Card, Ensuring Workforce Makes Home Cybersecurity A Priority

BERLIN – As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the country, most organizations hit fast forward and made the quick transition to a remote workforce and to a more intense focus on serving custom...

Obituaries – November 6, 2020

Judith C “Judy” MitchellBALTIMORE — Judith C “Judy” Mitchell, age 84, passed away on Oct 20 at Gilchrist Hospice from complications related to cancer.Born in Baltimore i...

Appeals Court Ruling Could Reduce Sentence In 2018 Fatality

SNOW HILL — A Berlin man, convicted in 2018 of negligent homicide by motor vehicle while under the influence after a fatal hit-and-run collision involving a bicyclist, could see his sentence red...

Commissioners Want All Library Branches Fully Open

SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners this week said they wanted to see local libraries reopen to the public.Worcester County Library branches closed to the public, like most places, in...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – November 6, 2020

Some thoughts on this week’s election:•It’s clear Ocean City voters like new faces. Four of the last five elections in Ocean City have seen political neophytes easily win first-plac...

College Student Starts Online Volunteer Platform

BERLIN – A local student is using her passion for community service to connect individuals with local organizations through the use of a new website.Last week, Salisbury University sophomore and...

Merchants Discuss Holiday Event Marketing Concerns With Mayor

BERLIN – Mayor Zack Tyndall met with dozens of downtown merchants this week to address concerns regarding marketing in advance of the holiday season.Merchants gathered at Sisters Wednesday to me...