SNOW HILL– Worcester County will be reaching out to neighboring jurisdictions to share concerns about EMS coverage.The Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously this week to write to officials in Sussex County, Somerset County and Accomack County regarding ambulance service. The move comes after they were made aware that Worcester County emergency responders are answering calls… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Parks in Bishopville and Newark are set to get new playground equipment this summer thanks to grant funding.The Worcester County Commissioners this week approved plans to purchase new playground equipment for Newark Park and Bishopville Park. The cost of the new playgrounds will be covered by grants through the Local Parks and… Read more »
SNOW HILL– The news that a federal project to address Inlet shoaling has been abandoned has local officials seeking answers.The Worcester County Commissioners this week agreed to request a meeting with representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) following the agency’s recommendation not to move forward with improvements to the Inlet. According to… Read more »
BERLIN – The Knupp family officially maintained the high road this week amid accusations from the Ocean Pines Association supporters are threatening and bullying.In a pointed statement issued last Saturday, OPA Board President Doug Parks called out the “Do It For Gavin” Facebook group for “harassment” of the Ocean Pines community. The Facebook group, which… Read more »
SNOW HILL– County officials will not sign a quitclaim deed requested by property owners interested in selling their waterfront land to US Wind.The Worcester County Commissioners voted 4-3 Tuesday not to sign a quitclaim deed requested by US Wind related to lots on the commercial harbor the wind company has an option to purchase. Commissioner… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A decrease in arrests, service calls and serious crimes highlight the Ocean City Police Department’s annual report.On Monday, Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro presented the Mayor and Council with the department’s 2022 annual report. The 24-page document not only reports crime statistics and comparisons, but information on community events and activities… Read more »
BERLIN – Municipal officials will meet in closed session this week to discuss negotiations regarding Heron Park.The Berlin Town Council will meet in closed session Thursday evening so members of the Heron Park subcommittee can update their fellow elected officials regarding negotiations.“That executive session is to brief the group on where we are at and… Read more »
BERLIN– Residents shared frustration regarding Route 90 and Route 589 traffic at a recent meeting in Ocean Pines.Several residents brought up the need for the widening of Route 90 and Route 589 at a town hall meeting hosted by Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino last Wednesday. Officials stressed that both were state roads but said… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – An effort to implement a new contribution plan for the Ocean Pines Police Department led to a larger discussion last week about the association’s lack of participation in the Law Enforcement Officers Pension System (LEOPS).Last Saturday, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a defined pension and equivalent… Read more »
BERLIN – The following represents the contents of a press release from Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser’s office.On February 16, 2023, Leigh Ann Williams, age 35, of Willards, Maryland became the last of 2 co-defendants to be sentenced for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl by the Honorable Beau H. Oglesby of the Worcester County Circuit… Read more »
