SNOW HILL – The Maryland Attorney General’s Office is requesting oral arguments be heard in a case that was recently dismissed in Worcester County Circuit Court.Last Thursday, the Office of the Attorney General filed its brief with the Appellate Court of Maryland regarding the case against Tyler Mailloux, a local man whose traffic charges were… Read more »

BERLIN – Municipal officials approved rain dates for three key Berlin events in 2024.The Berlin Town Council on Monday voted unanimously to approve rain dates for the Berlin Jazz and Blues Bash, Berlin Fiddlers Convention and Oktoberfest. The rain dates were requested after weather prompted the cancellation of several events this year.“I do believe a… Read more »

NEWARK– Education officials maintain that schools are safe and cite a “gross failure” in communication as the reason for the current discord between the school system and local law enforcement.Following a trio of closed session meetings to discuss concerns shared by Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser and Sheriff Matt Crisafulli, Worcester County Board of… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Community members came out in droves this week to share their comments regarding an offshore wind project near Ocean City.On Tuesday evening, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) hosted the first of two in-person public meetings regarding a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) on US Wind’s offshore wind project. Lorena Edenfield,… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Officials recognized the sacrifice of a former Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company chief with an engine rededication this week.On Tuesday, officials with the Ocean City Fire Department gathered at Fire Station 5 in West Ocean City to honor former Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company Chief Ralph R. Dennis with an engine rededication… Read more »

BERLIN – Officials delayed a West Street project to allow for changes to the proposal.The Berlin Town Council on Monday voted 4-1 to table design of improvements for West Street. The delay will allow Davis, Bowen & Friedel (DBF) a chance to update their proposal to address additional stormwater issues raised by the council.“We’ll make… Read more »

SNOW HILL – The county’s retiree benefit funds continue to improve, according to an annual report.Finance Director Phil Thompson told the Worcester County Commissioners last week that the county’s new OPEB (Other Post Employment Benefits) liability decreased 10% in the last year. The improvement comes in the wake of an increased level of funding paired… Read more »

SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office will soon be moving to encrypted radio communications.Like a growing number of police departments nationwide, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office will be transitioning in January to encrypted radio communications. Sheriff Matt Crisafulli says the change is meant to keep law enforcement officers safe.“I understand that this is… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Officials at Diakonia say additional resources are needed to expand its Rapid Response Team, a pilot program that has assisted more than 100 homeless individuals this year.From April to August, members of Diakonia’s new Rapid Response Team (RRT) provided immediate assistance to 118 people facing homelessness. Executive Director Ken Argot said the… Read more »