ARIES (March 21 to April 19): It might not be wise to pursue goals involving others, unless you can stop impulsively rejecting new ideas. Either open your mind or wait until next week, when this “ornery” mood passes.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): It’s a good time for the Bovine to be creative and practical… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Following a 10-month investigation, a Towson, Md. man has been charged with theft after allegedly swiping a baby Jesus statue from a downtown church’s nativity seen early New Year’s Eve morning last December.Shortly after 6 a.m. last Dec. 31, a baby Jesus statue was stolen from a nativity scene at a church… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials agreed to consult with a local property owner before moving ahead with any stormwater projects impacting his land.The Berlin Town Council approved an agreement with South Main Street resident Edward Hammond III to consult with him regarding any stormwater project that could impact his property.“This will create a good neighbor relationship… Read more »
BERLIN- It was a busy week for Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity soccer team with a 2-1 over Gunston on the road last Thursday, followed by a 2-2 tie with Delmarva Christian on the road on Monday.In what has been an up-and-down season for the Worcester boys, the Mallards have been strong down the stretch heading… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials have rejected the applications made to the Worcester County Board of Zoning Appeals regarding White Horse Park.On Wednesday, Ed Tudor, the county’s director of development review and permitting, returned the five applications made by attorney Hugh Cropper to the board of zoning appeals regarding enforcement actions at White Horse Park.“The… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City police this week continue to investigate an incident at a north-end restaurant when a group of patrons allegedly jumped two employees and assaulted a Good Samaritan who intervened on their behalf.Around 9:45 p.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the Crabcake Factory restaurant at 120th Street… Read more »
SALISBURY – More than $560,000 in Program Open Space funding is expected to benefit two recreation facilities in Wicomico County.Last Friday, Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver announced the county had received funding through the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Program Open Space for projects at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex and Schumaker Park.The Henry… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Leonardtown, Md. man was arrested on first-degree assault and other charges last weekend after allegedly choking his fiancé during a domestic incident.Around 8:50 p.m. last Wednesday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were dispatched to a condominium on 140th Street for a reported domestic assault that had occurred. OCPD officers met… Read more »
Each year during Fire Prevention Week, the Ocean City Fire Department sponsors a poster contest for grades Pre-K to three and an essay contest for fourth grade students. This year’s theme was “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” Pictured with members of the fire department are this year’s contest winners from Ocean City… Read more »
Wor-Wic Community College Director of Development and Foundation Executive Director Jessica Hales received a check for $1,000 from Amanda Brumfield, board member of the Rotary Club of Salisbury. The club provides scholarship funds to Wor-Wic each year for a student from Wicomico County who exemplifies the principles of the organization.