Mandatory Elementary School Recess Approved

NEWARK – After weeks of debate, the Worcester County Board of Edcuation this week voted to make recess mandatory in county public elementary schools, despite concerns the policy change could cut into much needed instructional time.The school board voted 6-1 on Tuesday to adopt the mandated recess policy after it was brought to the attention… Read more »

County Murder Suspect Nabbed

SNOW HILL – One day after county and state law enforcement agencies triggered a massive manhunt for him, a Pocomoke man wanted on first-degree murder charges was apprehended outside a Wal-Mart.Last Thursday, the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office announced Skylor Dupree Harmon, 21, had been formally charged with first-degree murder and other related charges in… Read more »

Attempted Murder Suspect Shot By Police

OCEAN CITY – A Berlin man, who remains hospitalized as of yesterday, faces first-degree attempted murder and other charges this week after allegedly stabbing his estranged wife in the mid-town area before being shot by an officer.Shortly after 11 a.m. on Monday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a 911 call for a… Read more »

AGH Strategic Plan Centers On Adapting For Growth

OCEAN CITY – Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) told the Mayor and Council this week it’s planning ahead to accommodate the evolution of the surrounding community and changing dynamics of health insurance coverage.AGH President Michael Franklin presented the public and the council the hospital’s five-year strategic plan.“Over the last five years, we were very diligent in… Read more »

Things To Do

Dec. 24: Silent Communion 6-7 p.m., Taylorville United Metho-dist Church, Rte. 589 & Adkins Rd.Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service7 p.m., Bethany United Methodist Church, Rte. 611 & Snug Harbor Rd. Special service featuring the Christmas carols, message of hope and the singing of Silent Night to Candlelight. All are welcome. For more information, 410-641-2186.Dec…. Read more »