OCEAN CITY — Despite the presentation of some last-minute statistical data, Ocean City officials were not inclined to rescind a deal to purchase a downtown parcel that will ultimately be used as a new public works facility for the Boardwalk tram.Two weeks ago, the Mayor and Council approved an ordinance authorizing the purchase of a… Read more »

SNOW HILL – Gov. Larry Hogan has chosen Worcester County to participate in a new program that addresses disparities among the population’s youth.Worcester County Health Department’s Local Management Board (LMB) – a division that connects local resources for families, children and youth – will act as a coordinator for the program, gathering data on individuals… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – A group of student leaders from the tri-county area will be in Ocean City next week for their annual Overnight Leadership Workshop (OLW).The workshop is one of four annual gatherings this year hosted by the Southern Eastern Shore Association of Student Councils (SESASC) and will draw more than 100 Student Government Association… Read more »

SNOW HILL – A text amendment being considered by Worcester County officials would give more flexibility to the developers of health care facilities.Last Thursday the Worcester County Planning Commission agreed to give a favorable recommendation to a text amendment submitted by attorney Mark Cropper that would create a floating zoning district known as a health… Read more »

SALISBURY – Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) launched its first Cyber Civil Clinic Wednesday at Wicomico Public Library’s downtown branch, making Salisbury the first location in the state to use web-based video portals that connect residents with volunteer lawyers.The program is a joint effort between library and MVLS officials to provide free and accessible legal… Read more »

SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners agreed this week to send a letter of opposition to the reestablishment of septic requirements that will increase the cost of new home construction.At the request of Bob Mitchell, the county’s director of environmental programs, the commissioners will send state officials a letter outlining their opposition to the… Read more »