White Horse Park Residents Want County Out Of Lawsuit

BERLIN – The White Horse Park residents who initiated a lawsuit regarding occupancy restrictions now want to dismiss their case against Worcester County.On Wednesday, attorney Hugh Cropper, rep...

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – November 6, 2020

There are certain moments a parent never forgets.Last Sunday afternoon was one of those for me. I had a decision to make. It was 1:15 p.m. and Beckett and I were sitting in my truck watching the Raven...

Council Explains DROP Option After Fairness Questions Arise

OCEAN CITY — What appeared on the surface to be a rather mundane agenda item providing a special deferred retirement option for a long-tenured employee resulted in a larger debate this week.On M...

Acle Prevails In Wicomico Special Election

SALISBURY – Wicomico County Councilwoman Nicole Acle overcame Democratic challenger Alex Scott in this week’s special election for District 2, according to preliminary results posted Wedne...

Lower Shore Voters Continue Red Trend In Blue State

OCEAN CITY — Continuing a decades-long trend, Worcester County and the Lower Shore remained an island of red amidst a sea of blue in Maryland during this week’s general election.Fueled by...

OC Police Brutality Suit Settlement Reached

OCEAN CITY — Although the terms have not been disclosed, a settlement has been reached in a seven-year-old-police brutality lawsuit stemming from a brawl in the beach.In July 2016, Dalima Palmer...

Voices From The Readers – November 6, 2020

OC Election AnalysisEditor:I would like to congratulate the winners of the Ocean City Mayor and Town Council races. I frequently attend town meetings and when not there in person, I was able to be on...

Emergency Declaration Timeline Discussed

SALISBURY – County officials are exploring a code amendment extending the time period for emergency declarations.In a work session on Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council met with David Shipley,...

Wicomico Schools Will Begin Modified Athletics In December

SALISBURY – A vote from the state board of education will allow school systems to begin athletics next month.Last week, Wicomico County Public Schools (WCPS) announced the Maryland State Board o...

Kiwanis Club Participates In Car Parade

Pictured at last weekend’s car parade over Halloween were the Kiwanis Club’s entry featuring members who walked with the classic corvette. Pictured, from left, are Tom Southwell, Carolyn ...