Obituaries – December 4, 2020

Kenneth L. HooperWHALEYVILLE — Kenneth L. Hooper, age 61, of Whaleyville, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. Born on Dec. 6, 1958, he was the son of the late Walter S. Ho...

Suspect In Summer Boardwalk Stabbing To Serve 10 Years

SNOW HILL — The first of five individuals arrested in connection with a stabbing incident on the Boardwalk in June pleaded guilty last week to second-degree assault and was sentenced to 10 years...

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – December 4, 2020

One of the things I enjoy about being a newspaper editor is each day is different. The same can be said for parenting.That’s what I was thinking Wednesday night when Carson, 11, came into our ro...

CARES Funds Headed To Fire Companies

SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to use the county’s remaining CARES funding to support local fire companies.On Tuesday, the commissioners voted unanimously to set asi...

Treatment Plant Amendment OK’d

SNOW HILL –  County officials approved a water and sewer plan amendment this week that will allow for the installation of a sewage treatment plant at a Bishopville mobile home park.On Tuesd...

Knife Threat Over Breakfast Eggs

OCEAN CITY — A Towson, Md. woman was arrested on first-degree assault charges last weekend after allegedly threatening a family member with a butcher knife during an argument about how she cooke...

White Horse Park Residency Case Postponed Until March

BERLIN – The trial regarding occupancy restrictions at White Horse Park has been delayed until at least March.A judge this week granted a motion for continuance filed by the attorney representin...

More Vehicle Charging Stations OK’d

OCEAN CITY — Electric vehicle enthusiasts will find more places to recharge soon after resort officials this week approved a request to install more charging stations around Ocean City.On Tuesda...

Assateague Alters OSV Fee Options

ASSATEAGUE — A huge spike in use of the Over-Sand Vehicle (OSV) zone at Assateague Island National Seashore has resulted in a restructuring of the fees.During the summer of 2020, the Assateague ...

Voices From The Readers – December 4, 2020

Shame On Park BoardEditor:Today is Thanksgiving, and I am grateful for many things in my life, however I have the looming anxiety hanging over my head that I may not be able to stay in my home full-t...