Police, Lifeguard Recruitment Continues

OCEAN CITY – An update on police and lifeguard recruitment efforts highlighted this week’s meeting of a resort commission.On Monday, Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro and Emergency Services Director Joe Theobald presented the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on recruitment efforts for the coming summer season.As testing concludes, Buzzuro said he believes… Read more »

County To Rehab Basketball Courts In Pocomoke

SNOW HILL– Worcester County is expected to partner with the Worcester County Public Schools to rehabilitate the basketball courts at Pocomoke Middle School.The Worcester County Commissioners last week approved plans from the county’s recreation and parks department to use Program Open Space funding to improve the basketball courts at Pocomoke Middle School.“It’s been a real… Read more »

Berlin Officials Talk Lamp Post Corrosion

BERLIN – Dog urine is to blame for deteriorating lamp posts in Berlin, according to town officials.Municipal staff asked residents this week to refrain from letting their dogs urinate on the Victorian lamp posts in Berlin’s downtown area. Dog pee is corroding the base of the posts, according to Tim Lawrence, the town’s electric utility… Read more »

Berlin Council Weighs In On Growth Planner

BERLIN – Plans for a townwide discussion on growth are moving forward in Berlin.Elected officials shared their excitement this week at the prospect of working with an urban planner to update the town’s comprehensive plan. The council is expected to be presented with a proposal from urbanist and planner Dhiru Thadani later this month.“I’m just… Read more »

WCPS, Agencies Partner On ‘Music Major’ Program

WCPS, Agencies Partner On ‘Music Major’ Program

SNOW HILL – In an effort to increase enrollment in music programs in local public schools and post-secondary institutions, Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS), the Worcester County Arts Council (WCAC), and Salisbury University (SU) have teamed up to provide a unique educational experience for students from Pocomoke, Snow Hill and Stephen Decatur high schools.The Worcester… Read more »

Downtown Merchants Voice Concerns Over Oceans Calling Festival

Downtown Merchants Voice Concerns Over Oceans Calling Festival

OCEAN CITY – Downtown business owners say they want to work with town officials and organizers to address various concerns as planning progresses for this year’s Oceans Calling Festival.On Wednesday, less than 24 hours after the performance lineup was announced for this year’s Oceans Calling Festival, downtown business owners met with City Manager Terry McGean… Read more »

Hospital CEO Provides Update On Cyber Attack; Owrey Reports Medical Records Not Hacked

Hospital CEO Provides Update On Cyber Attack; Owrey Reports Medical Records Not Hacked

BERLIN– The investigation into the cyberattack at Atlantic General Hospital is wrapping up, according to hospital leadership.Don Owrey, president and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital (AGH), told the public this week the investigation related to the ransomware attack that hit the hospital in January was in its final stages.“It’s been a learning process,” he said…. Read more »