The final count of mail-in ballots was done yesterday in Maryland's Primary Election, which was held on June 23. State races have not yet been certified, however the county races have. In the Worcester County Commissioners races – Republican Caryn Abbot will return to the District 1 seat. In District 2, Roxie Dennis will take over after defeating incumbent Diana Purnell. Incumbent Eric Fiori retains his District 3 seat. In District 4 Steve Green defeated incumbent Ted Elder and former commis

SNOW HILL, Md. – A Snow Hill man was arrested and charged early Monday morning after he barricaded himself for hours inside a house following an alleged assault. Officers arrested 49-year-old Robert Keith Anderson on charges of first and second degree assault, false imprisonment and related charges. Anderson is currently held without bond at the Worcester County Detention Center. Shortly...

Ocean City, Md. – Fourth of July celebrations in Ocean City are underway, but so is record breaking heat. For the fire fighters in Ocean City, keeping cool and hydrated is essential as they respond to fires in record-high temperatures during one of the busiest times in the season. “We’re excited to spend the 250th, celebration of America here in...

Image Courtesy of Google Earth STOCKTON, Md. – Worcester County officials have announced that the George Island Landing Road boat ramp will be closed indefinitely starting Monday, Jul. 6. The boat ramp, located on Route 366, is set to undergo improvements, including replacement of the ramp, bulkhead, and stone revetment, as well as overlaying the parking lot. The facility will...

A fatal crash Tuesday afternoon shut down part of Route 13 near the Maryland-Virginia state line in Worcester County. Maryland State Police say troopers responded just after 3 p.m. to the intersection of Route 13 and Holland Road for a reported two-vehicle crash. Units from New Church, Oak Hall Rescue, Greenbackville and Pocomoke City responded. Investigators say a Jeep Grand ... Read More The post Maryland man sies in accident at Md/Va line Tuesday appeared first on Shore Daily News.

WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. – The Maryland State Police and the Pocomoke City Police Department are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon. Shortly after 3:00 p.m. on Jun. 30, troopers from the Berlin Barrack responded to southbound Route 13 at the intersection of Holland Road for a report of a two-vehicle crash. A preliminary investigation indicates that a...

The Maryland State Police, in conjunction with the Pocomoke City Police Department, are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon (June 30th) in Worcester County. The one killed in the crash was identified as 53-year-old David Loveland Jr., of Marion Station, Maryland. He was the driver and sole occupant of a Jeep Grand Cherokee involved in the crash. The driver and passenger of a Toyota Venza, a 37-year-old woman and 34-year-old man, were transported by ambulance

  BERLIN, Md. — The year of the horse is all about transformation, rebirth, and resilience — and Joanne Guilfoil is all about that. Having worked as a horse groomer, an artist, and named professor emeritus, her life experience is full of color. Joanne’s love for painting and horses came at a young age. “Surf City, New Jersey; we didn’t...

OCEAN PINES, Md. — Anglers from across Delmarva competed in the annual Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce Flounder Tournament on Saturday, with more than $12,000 in prize money awarded during the event. Hosted by the Worcester County Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Pines in partnership with Fish in OC, the tournament featured 40 boats competing for cash prizes and bragging...

Salisbury, Md. – Worcester County may be hit the hardest by Social Security cuts six years from now, a recent report says. According to SmartAssets, a retirement planning and financial advisor company, The Social Security Trust Fund is now six years from running out, which will bring with it a potential 22% benefit cut. SmartAsset representatives say the study examines...