Wicomico Reviews Virus Metrics; Vaccine Distribution Plan Developed

SALISBURY – A discussion on Wicomico’s positivity rate and the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine highlighted a county council meeting this week.On Tuesday, Wicomico County Health Officer ...

Chamber Survey Confirms J-1 Program’s Major Impact, Quantifies How Businesses Forced To Cope

OCEAN CITY — It’s no secret the loss of foreign student workers along with other COVID-related factors greatly impacted the resort’s summer, but the extent of the damage was not real...

First-Ever Semper Fi Bike Ride On Boardwalk Raises Over $10K

OCEAN CITY — RGF Environmental Group, First State Marines and The Town of Ocean City held their first annual Semper Fi Bike Ride on the Boardwalk last month.The event, which raised more than $1...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – November 20, 2020

Gov. Larry Hogan said last week public education decisions will remain local based on jurisdictional conditions, but he said the choices should adhere to the state’s guidance for schools. There...

Cops & Courts – November 20, 2020

Uptown Motor Vehicle TheftOCEAN CITY — A Delaware man was arrested on motor vehicle theft and other charges last week after allegedly swiping the keys of a stolen vehicle from an uptown hotel e...

Light Enforcement On Polystyrene Ban

OCEAN CITY – County officials are relying on education and voluntary compliance as part of a new ban on foam food service products.On Wednesday, Worcester County Environmental Programs Director ...

Federal Judge Finds Hogan’s Restrictions Legal

OCEAN CITY — It remains to be seen if Gov. Larry Hogan will impose even tighter restrictions as the COVID-19 numbers in Maryland continue to spike, but if he does, he will be justified from a le...

Children’s House Gets Matching Grant Offer

OCEAN CITY – The Robert I. Schattner Foundation has provided the Believe In Tomorrow Children’s House By The Sea with a $10,000 matching grant to promote “growth through giving”...

Lockdowns Make Cure Worse Than Disease

How can we avoid another lockdown? This is the question on most minds. The prevailing sentiment seems to be its inevitable, but we should learn from the past and not make this same mistake.Maryland w...

County Approves Accessary Apartment Change

SNOW HILL – County officials approved a text amendment that will ease restrictions associated with accessory apartments this week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners approved a text a...