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A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Snow Hill, Pocomoke City, and Berlin. The latest local forecast indicates wind speeds below tropical storm force, with peak winds reaching 25-35 mph and gusts up to 50 mph. There is a potential for wind speeds of 39 to 57 mph, which could result in limited damage to structures such as porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Additionally, tree limbs may break off, and a few trees could snap or be uprooted, especially if the soil is saturated. Some roadway signs may sustain damage, and there may be debris on a few impassable roads, as well as hazardous driving conditions on bridges and elevated roadways. Scattered power and communications outages are also possible. Regarding storm surge, localized flooding of 1-3 feet above ground level is possible in surge-prone areas. Residents should shelter against storm surge flooding and expect low-lying roads and properties to be flooded. It is important to stay away from storm surge-prone areas and follow the instructions of local officials. The forecast also calls for additional rainfall of 2-4 inches, with locally higher amounts, leading to a potential for moderate flooding. Emergency plans should consider the possibility of heavy rain causing flooding, and evacuations and rescues may be necessary. Rivers, tributaries, small streams, creeks, and ditches could overflow, and structures may be affected by floodwaters. Driving conditions will become hazardous, and road and bridge closures are expected. Although the situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes, the threat remains limited with the potential for a few tornadoes. Emergency plans should account for this possibility, particularly for those in tornado-vulnerable areas. If a tornado warning is issued, quick sheltering is advised. Tornadoes may cause some damage to buildings, power disruptions, and communication issues. Roofs, chimneys, and mobile homes could be affected, along with trees, vehicles, and execution of emergency plans in affected areas. For more information, visit the websites http://ready.gov/hurricanes, mema.maryland.gov, and weather.gov/akq.

The Maryland man’s dream “finally came true,” he told lottery officials.

Representatives of the Maryland Department of Transportation provided updates on their six-year Consolidated Transportation Program draft and ongoing county projects at the Worcester County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday. The presentation was part of the organization’s statewide transportation tour. In Worcester County, State Highway Administrator William Pines detailed planned improvements...

SNOW HILL – County leaders shared concerns about local intersections as well as the need for improvements on Route 589 during a visit with state transportation officials this week. On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners met with Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld and other representatives of the Maryland Department...

Both the Worcester County Board of Education and Worcester County Commissioners voted to participate in the Time to Care Act Insurance Collaborative. The collaboration is between members of the Maryland Association of Boards of Education, the Maryland Association of Counties and the Maryland Municipal League. Maryland’s Time to Care Act...

SNOW HILL– Worcester County officials agreed to send a letter of support as the Town of Berlin seeks federal grant funding to improve accessibility. The Worcester County Commissioners this week agreed to send a letter of support to the U.S. Department of Transportation as the Town of Berlin seeks grant funding from the agency. The town is hoping to get funding through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Program to explore the concept of a pedestrian bridge over Route 113.

ANNAPOLIS -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is currently accepting bids for the 2023-2024 trapping season at several Wildlife Management Areas and other public lands in Somerset, ...

SNOW HILL– The process of redistricting is underway in Worcester County. County officials outlined the redistricting process, which adjusts election districts based on population, at a town hall meeting hosted by Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino last week. The proposed maps will be the subject of a public hearing on Oct. 17.

A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Worcester County, Md, meaning sustained winds of 40mph or more are expected within the next 36 hours. Peak Wind Forecast: 30-40 mph with gusts to 55 mph – Window for Tropical Storm force winds: early Saturday morning until Saturday morning. Localized...

In rebuttal to Gwen Lehman’s letter to the editor response, “no,” banning public school books is not about misinterpreting Huck Finn. It is about XXX pornography lurking in our public school libraries. “All Boys Aren’t Blue” depicts graphic sexual rapes between school age, male cousins, one raping his younger cousin while both enjoy the sexually explicit, underage interaction. It’s a graphic “how to” book and not a self-help book dealing with traumatic life experiences.

SNOW HILL – The committee that reviews how local jurisdictions use casino revenues is seeking new spending plans from the Town of Berlin and Worcester County. The Local Development Council (LDC), which meets twice a year to review local jurisdictions’ casino revenue spending, agreed this week to ask for new spending plans from Berlin and Worcester County. Both jurisdictions are expected to begin spending their funding on different projects.

With flu season right around the corner, it's time to schedule your annual flu shot. Whether you find yourself in Worcester, Wicomico or Somerset counties, free flu clinics will be available to the public beginning in late September. Here's a roundup of this year's flu clinics around the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and more to know about the disease and how to avoid it. ...

POCOMOKE CITY, Md.-The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration says it will begin a pipe replacement project on MD 371 (Cedar Hall Road) just south of Pit Circle Road in Pocomoke City on Monday, September 25. The agency says the project should be completed by Friday September 29, weather permitting.