Worcester EMS Service Impacted By Out-Of-State Calls

Worcester EMS Service Impacted By Out-Of-State Calls

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 »

County Questions Decision Regarding Inlet Shoaling Project

County Questions Decision Regarding Inlet Shoaling Project

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 »

OPA Board President Cites Bullying, Harassment By Knupp Supporters; Family Opts To Not Engage With Response

OPA Board President Cites Bullying, Harassment By Knupp Supporters; Family Opts To Not Engage With Response

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 »

OCPD Outlines Enforcement Efforts, Crime Stats In Annual Report

OCPD Outlines Enforcement Efforts, Crime Stats In Annual Report

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 »

OPA Contribution Plan To Address Police Recruitment, Retention

OPA Contribution Plan To Address Police Recruitment, Retention

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 »