Library’s Curbside Service Remains Popular

BERLIN – Officials this week highlighted the successful launch of the Worcester County Library’s “Grab and Go” browsing services.In Tuesday’s meeting of the Worcester Cou...

Obituaries – December 11, 2020

Roberta RoederOCEAN PINES — Roberta Ann Roeder (Kneer), 79, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 29, surrounded by the family she loved dearly.Born November 6, 1941 in Newark, N.J., Roberta was rai...

Shorebirds Avoid Cuts, Will Remain Orioles Franchise

SALISBURY — The Delmarva Shorebirds this week survived a purge of minor league baseball teams affiliated with big league teams and will remain a part of the Baltimore Orioles organization.For mo...

Cops & Courts – December 11, 2020

Weed, Weapon BustOCEAN CITY — A Nottingham, Md. man was arrested on marijuana possession and weapons charges last week after a routine traffic stop.Around 9:30 p.m. last Wednesday, an Ocean Cit...

Dodd To Remain County Council President

SALISBURY – County Council President Larry Dodd will continue to lead Wicomico’s legislative body with a new second-in-command.Last week, the Wicomico County Council reelected Dodd as the ...

Snow Hill Marina Redevelopment Eyed

SNOW HILL – County officials reviewed plans for the redevelopment of a Snow Hill marina this week.On Wednesday, the Worcester County Technical Review Committee (TRC) provided comments on plans f...

Weekend Storm Highlights Berlin’s Flooding Trouble Spots

BERLIN – Standing water in Franklin Knoll and off West Street during last weekend’s rain again highlighted the town’s drainage problems.While it’s no surprise the significant ...

Planning Commission Supports OP Sign Text Amendment

BERLIN – A text amendment that would allow the Ocean Pines Association to upgrade its signs received a favorable recommendation from the Worcester County Planning Commission last week.The commis...

Voices From The Readers – December 11, 2020

Remembering Gene ParkerEditor:In the fall of 1985, Chase Manhattan Bank purchased Merritt Savings & Loan that owned several assets in Worcester County — hundreds of acres of vacant land in ...

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – December 11, 2020

The truth is nobody knows the impact this prolonged period of virtual learning will ultimately have on our kids.Aside from teaching them the importance of being resilient and making the best of an unf...