SNOW HILL – The town’s riverboat should once again be docked in Snow Hill this summer.The Black-Eyed Susan (BES), Snow Hill’s riverboat, will return to the county seat after undergoing partial repairs in Norfolk. The boat will need even more work, however, before it can resume its cruises up and down the Pocomoke River.“Ultimately, a… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials this week opted to delay approval of a police accountability resolution.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 6-1 to delay consideration of a resolution to comply with Maryland’s Police Accountability Act until next month. They noted the act, which replaces the Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights as the system… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY – An array of local candidates shared their views on issues facing the county at a forum hosted by the Republican Women of Worcester County.With many races set to be decided in July’s primary election, a standing-room-only crowd attended the forum hosted by the Republican Women of Worcester County at the Marlin… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to introduce legislation that will allow Worcester County to install school bus monitoring systems despite numerous questions.The Worcester County Commissioners this week agreed to introduce legislation that will allow the school system to install school bus monitoring systems on buses used in Worcester County. The company providing the system… Read more »
BERLIN– Police charged a Berlin man with assault following an hours-long incident in the Franklin Knoll community.Police charged Berlin resident Eric Nordstrom, 50, with first- and second-degree assault among other things following an incident Wednesday.Several area residents were delayed as they tried to reach their homes Wednesday evening as police diverted traffic in the Powell… Read more »
NEWARK– School board members defended their decision not to change the budget to address bus driver pay concerns this week.During Tuesday’s Worcester County Board of Education meeting, school board members reviewed bus driver compensation. They stressed that while they appreciated the work contractors did, the drivers were already paid fairly.“When you look at the fact… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Elected officials opted to increase Worcester County’s grant to Atlantic General Hospital this week.Despite last week’s 5-2 vote to flat fund Atlantic General, which would have provided the hospital with the same $100,000 grant it got last year, the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday revisited the issue. A motion to increase the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – An Ocean City woman will represent Maryland at the Miss USA pageant this year.Caleigh Shade, a 22-year-old Ocean City resident, was crowned Miss Maryland USA on Sunday during the 70th edition of the Miss Maryland USA competition. The win came as a surprise to Shade, who was competing in the contest for… Read more »
BERLIN – The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to fully fund the Town of Berlin’s annual budget request at a work session this week.During a lengthy budget session Tuesday, the commissioners agreed to provide the town with its usual annual grant as well as funds to go toward a roundabout and bike path. Mayor Zack Tyndall… Read more »
BERLIN– New water meters, Branch Street well replacement and fire company needs highlight the town’s initial spending plan for federal relief funds.The Berlin Town Council reviewed a spending plan for its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding at a meeting this week. The town has already received nearly $2.4 million and is set to receive… Read more »
