With the sounds, sights and smells, the Boardwalk is a blow to the senses typically but in a good way. Everything comes together to represent summer in a beach town. Some of the sounds heard on the Boardwalk include the ringing of arcade games and shrieks from amusement rides. Some of the smells include salt… Read more »
Congratulations to all the high school graduates. By now, you have walked across the stage, before your classmates, teachers, administrators and family, shook hands with a figure of authority and received your high school diploma. This much is certain — a major milestone in your life has been achieved and you should be proud of… Read more »
This week’s Stephen Decatur High School seniors’ parade had a bit of everything — from tears to laughs — as the Class of 2023 made its way south along the Boardwalk.What a joy it was to witness the sense of community on the Boardwalk as 350-plus Stephen Decatur High School graduates-to-be participated in a parade… Read more »
Though they do not appear united on much these days, the Worcester County Commissioners were all on the same page when it came to letting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers know how important routine dredging of the Inlet channel continues to be to the area.Back in March, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers informed… Read more »
Did public school funding get cut this week? The simple answer is yes but it requires a deeper dive. The fact is the Worcester County Board of Education asked for $106 million from the Worcester County Com-missioners in its fiscal year 2024 budget, representing a $4.1 million increase over the current year’s budget. The budget… Read more »
Relief seemed to be felt throughout the lower shore community once it was learned 17 charges, including four felonies, were filed in connection to Gavin Knupp’s death last July.Tyler Mailloux’s name has been linked to the case since the week it happened. His name has been used online as well as even appearing on signs… Read more »
Lives are being saved around the country by technology and manufacturing being done right here in Worcester County, specifically Pocomoke.Hardwire LLC hosted an event Wednesday featuring three police officers who shared their stories of how the company’s body armor protected them during violent encounters with criminals. The event’s intent was to demonstrate for company employees… Read more »
How much authority should the Worcester County Commissioners have over the specifics of the Worcester County Board of Education budget?It was discussed at length at two meetings on Tuesday. First, in the morning education administrators reviewed the school system’s $131 million budget (80% from county funds) before the Worcester County Commissioners. The Board of Education… Read more »
Citizens of Berlin,Our Planning Commission is about to revisit the Comprehensive Plan for an update this year, and we are looking for public input. Berlin is under serious development pressure, mostly from outsiders who’s only interest in Berlin is to monetize our small town way of life.Berlin’s current Comp Plan, along with the corresponding one… Read more »
A common headache for all governments reconciling budgets this month remains labor complexities and associated expenses.Recruiting and retaining employees remains a challenge in an uber competitive and desperate marketplace, and governments are balancing the desire to address employment needs with increasing pay requirements and astronomical jumps in health insurance rates in a post-pandemic environment.In Ocean… Read more »