SNOW HILL – Officials approved plans for the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office to provide an interim police chief for Snow Hill, though only after voicing concerns about the cost.The Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-1 on Tuesday to approve an agreement that will allow Sheriff Matthew Crisafulli to appoint Lt. Ed Schreier to serve as interim… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — Two sailors were rescued by the Coast Guard far off the mid-Atlantic coast on Wednesday after falling off a passing tanker about 70 miles east of Chincoteague.The two men, crewmembers on the tanker Chemtrans Nova about 70 miles east of Chincoteague, were working on an enclosed lifeboat on board when the lifeboat… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — Getting in and out of the relatively new public boat ramp at 64th Street could get a little easier this summer after resort officials this week awarded a contract to dredge the canal near the approach to the facility.The Mayor and Council this week awarded a contract to the successful low bidder… Read more »

OCEAN PINES – Concerns about proposed spending dominated a public hearing on the Ocean Pines Association’s recommended budget.On Saturday, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) hosted a public hearing for the proposed budget, which would increase dues by $127, setting the coming year’s assessment at $1,078. Residents asked board members to reconsider unnecessary expenses.“I think we… Read more »

SALISBURY – The 21st production of James M. Bennett High School’s Rock & Roll Revival will return to Salisbury for two weekends this month.Each year, students showcase their talents in dance, music and song as part of a two-weekend production that raises money for the school’s Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA).This year’s Rock & Roll… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — The 3rd annual Ocean City Film Festival will screen more than 100 films across five venues in the resort on March 8-10. The festival will bring together film lovers and filmmakers from across the globe for this weekend-long special event, which is sponsored by the Art League of Ocean City and the… Read more »

SNOW HILL –  While the county’s share of casino revenues has increased with the addition of table games, officials say it’s too early to determine the long-term impact.Finance Officer Phil Thompson presented the Worcester County Commissioners with an update on the local impact grant revenue the county has received from the Ocean Downs Casino at… Read more »

SALISBURY – A recent audit of the county’s department of corrections revealed a shortage of transport staff.On Tuesday, Levin Hitchens, assistant internal auditor, presented the Wicomico County Council with a recent audit of staffing levels at the department of corrections.“Management believes a shortage of transporters may exist and asked us to quantify the shortage if… Read more »

SNOW HILL — A Salisbury man, sentenced in 2017 to 10 years for a first-degree assault conviction after attempting to run a Worcester County Sheriff’s deputy off the road, had his appeal denied this week.On Jan. 1, 2017, Worcester County Sheriff’s Deputy Kyle Hayes was on uniformed patrol in the area of Routes 50 and… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week renewed the Hometown Heroes banner program on the Boardwalk after gaining assurances the initiative will eventually include Vietnam veterans.In 2014, the Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 launched the first Hometown Heroes military banner program honoring active members of the armed forces from the resort area and Worcester County… Read more »