Medical Emergency Causes WOC Crash

WEST OCEAN CITY — A three-vehicle accident at the intersection of Routes 50 and 611 on Wednesday morning was caused when one of the drivers suffered a medical emergency.Around 10:42 a.m. on Wednesday, Maryland State Police responded to a multi-vehicle accident at the intersection of Routes 50 and 611 in West Ocean City. The investigation… Read more »

Free Vitamins Program Launched For Students

FRUITLAND – Apple Discount Drugs, a locally owned and operated pharmacy, has announced the kick-off of a free vitamins program for students in Wicomico and Worcester counties.The program was developed to help keep kids healthy and in school. Wicomico and Worcester school officials have partnered with the pharmacy to make parents with students in prekindergarten… Read more »

Town Urges Flooding Patience After Weekend Storm

BERLIN — After flooding from a “1,000-year storm” event Saturday prompted several concerned residents to ask for more help with stormwater issues in town, the Berlin Mayor and Council held firm to its decision to avoid “patchwork” fixes and instead concentrate on establishing a stormwater utility in the near future.Though Berlin has had stormwater issues… Read more »

Grand Jury Issues Murder Indictment

SNOW HILL — A Worcester County grand jury this week indicted a Dagsboro, Del. man accused of the murder of woman found dead in a roadside ditch in Whaleyville in June.One week after being extradited to Worcester County, Matthew N. Burton, 28, of Dagsboro, was indicted by a Worcester County grand jury on eight separate… Read more »