Airport Runway Project Scores Federal Grant

SALISBURY — The Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport got a fiscal shot in the arm last week when Wicomico County was awarded a $2.5 million federal grant for a major runway rehabilitation project and other improvements aimed at keeping it a viable transportation hub on the Lower Shore for decades to come. U.S. Senators Barbara… Read more »

Decatur Golfers Edge Jags at Green Hill

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity golf team got back to its winning ways this week, edging rival Washington High at Green Hill on Tuesday for its seventh match win against just one second-place finish. The Seahawks and Jaguars have battled neck-and-neck all season with Decatur winning the first six matches of the year. Last week, however,… Read more »

License Board Issues Warnings For Noise Violations

SNOW HILL — Reports for noise violations have become increasingly prevalent at Board of License Commissioner (BLC) meetings following a serious case in May that stripped an Ocean City restaurant of nearly all of its entertainment privileges. While hearings for noise violations have increased, the incidents themselves have been relatively minor and received no fines… Read more »

Berlin Intermediate’s 6th Grade Peer Mediators Participate In Pinwheels for Peace

Berlin Intermediate’s 6th Grade Peer Mediators Participate In Pinwheels for Peace

Berlin Intermediate’s 6th Grade Peer Mediators along with guidance counselor Michelle Bankert and art teacher Stefanie Luicci hold up their “Pinwheels for Peace”  as they greeted their classmates early Friday morning. Students at Berlin Intermediate School participate in this project annually in order to communicate to neighbors, friends and community that BIS is a peaceful… Read more »

Assateague Island Concession Bids Will Be Sought

BERLIN — A prospectus soliciting proposals to provide things like equipment rentals, food and beverage, merchandise and other services for the Assateague Island National Seashore is set to be released next month. Bids to fill the services requested will go through the National Park Service (NPS). Specifics about the scope of services being sought won’t… Read more »

Voices From The Readers

Educational Article On Bats A Better Course Editor: I am writing in regards to the Worcester County Health Department’s article alerting readers of the danger of bats in their homes. While the intentions of the article mean well, the misrepresentation of the information will most likely conjure negative results. Bats seek different places for shelter… Read more »