BERLIN –  Berlin Falls Park could soon be known as Heron Park if town officials act on a recommendation from a citizen committee.The Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee will approach the Berlin Town Council July 8 to recommend that Berlin Falls Park be renamed Heron Park. The recommendation comes after Heron Park received the most… Read more »

SNOW HILL — Friends of the Jesse Klump Memorial Fund will gather for the 11th Annual Jesse’s Paddle on Saturday, July 20, at the Pocomoke River Canoe Company in Snow Hill.Registration begins at 4 p.m. and boats will hit the water by 5 p.m. Support raised at the event funds the annual Jesse Klump Memorial… Read more »

SALISBURY – Community leaders from around the Lower Shore last released the findings of the Strengthening Communities Nonprofit Impact Report.The study, which is the first of its kind for the region, details the economic and social impact of the nonprofit sector in Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. Many significant findings, such as the annual… Read more »

FENWICK ISLAND – Six candidates are seeking four seats on the Fenwick Island Town Council this year.Last Wednesday, the Fenwick Island Town Council held a special meeting to accept the names of six candidates who will vie for four council seats currently held by Gene Langan, Richard Mais, Julie Lee and Roy Williams.The candidates –… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — Two weeks after being identified as the suspect in a double-stabbing on the Boardwalk, a Pennsylvania man this week waived extradition and is heading back to Worcester County to face first- and second-degree assault charges.On Monday, June 10, with the help of the city-wide surveillance system and an alert resort hotel employee,… Read more »

SNOW HILL –  County officials agreed to temporarily shut down the Landings Wastewater Treatment Plant to cut costs.At the recommendation of staff, the Worcester County Commissioners last week approved plans to shut down the Landings Wastewater Treatment Plant for an extended period of time. During that time, wastewater generated in the Landings Service Area will… Read more »

SALISBURY – Elected leaders this month commended Wicomico County Councilman Marc Kilmer for his years of public service as he attended his last meeting as a member of the legislative body.Members of the Wicomico County Council recognized Kilmer for four-and-a-half years of service as a councilman. Kilmer announced his resignation last month, as he and… Read more »

SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County last week agreed to support kindness initiatives throughout the community.Last week, the Wicomico County Council passed a resolution declaring its support for World Kindness USA, a national platform that promotes kindness initiatives across all sectors of the community.The resolution follows an ongoing campaign by the city of Salisbury to… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — The Worcester County Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) received the 2019 Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Employee Recognition Award for Exceptional Performance.The award recognizes programs and projects for “the outstanding achievements and contributions of MDH employees.” The award further recognizes the extraordinary team spirit of the HOT, making significant and observable changes or… Read more »