County’s Updated Capital Plan Includes Buckingham Project; Move Part Of Process For State’s Reconsideration Of Funding Decision

County’s Updated Capital Plan Includes Buckingham Project; Move Part Of Process For State’s Reconsideration Of Funding Decision

SNOW HILL – County officials approved a capital improvement program that includes a new Buckingham Elementary School this week.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday approved the school system’s updated capital improvement program (CIP) that includes construction of a new Buckingham Elementary. The updated plan was requested by state officials as they review a prior decision… Read more »

Worcester Reviews Financial Impact of Blueprint; County Continues To Receive Lowest Amount Of State Funding

Worcester Reviews Financial Impact of Blueprint; County Continues To Receive Lowest Amount Of State Funding

SNOW HILL– A review provided to county officials this week shows that public education in Worcester County costs about $27,000 per pupil.A presentation to the Worcester County Commissioners this week analyzes school system funding as it relates to implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. According to county staff, Blueprint implementation shouldn’t cost the county… Read more »

Commissioners Deny Rezoning Request; Officials Debate Commercial Use Of Snow Hill Property

Commissioners Deny Rezoning Request; Officials Debate Commercial Use Of Snow Hill Property

SNOW HILL – Despite support from the public, county officials this week voted against a zoning change for a Snow Hill property.Following a public hearing Tuesday, a motion to approve the rezoning of a property on Market Street from agricultural to commercial failed with a 3-4 vote by the Worcester County Commissioners. The change, requested… Read more »

Commended Student Named in National Merit Scholarship Program

Head of School Dr. John McDonald of Worcester Preparatory School announced this week Sara Freih of Rehoboth Beach, Del. has been named a Commended Student in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2024… Read more »

WPS Commences New Year

Worcester Preparatory School recently held an energetic pep rally to commence this school year’s chosen theme of IMPACT. With pride and determination, the WPS community aims to make a significant and lasting difference in various aspects of the lives of our students, ensuring that their actions echo beyond the walls of the school itself. Divided… Read more »

Seahawks Rolling On Gridiron

Seahawks Rolling On Gridiron

Stephen Decatur’s football team has crushed its first two opponents – 49-8 over Randallstown on Sept. 8. and 35-0 over Bennett last Friday. Above, junior Trybe Wise gets a foot in bounds for a first-half touchdown against Bennett. Below, senior Kenai Floyd wraps up a sack against Bennett. Bottom, junior Evan Copeland catches a pass… Read more »

Field Hearing Regarding Small Business Resiliency Held In Berlin

Field Hearing Regarding Small Business Resiliency Held In Berlin

BERLIN–  A U.S. Senate committee held a field hearing in Berlin last week to discuss ways to improve small business resiliency.On Thursday, Aug. 17, the Town of Berlin hosted a field hearing for the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The committee, chaired by Sen. Ben Cardin, heard from four witnesses who talked about… Read more »

Quiet Storm To Aid In Maui Wildfire Recovery Efforts

Quiet Storm To Aid In Maui Wildfire Recovery Efforts

OCEAN CITY– A popular Ocean City surf shop is doing what it can to support the Maui community following devastating wildfires.Next week, Quiet Storm Surf Shop will begin selling “Maui Strong” t-shirts to benefit Hawaiian nonprofits helping the island rebuild following last week’s wildfires. The fires destroyed the historic city of Lahaina.“It’s a beautiful place… Read more »

Berlin Police Investigate Thefts From Vehicles

Berlin Police Investigate Thefts From Vehicles

BERLIN– Residents are reminded to lock their vehicles as police are investigating several recent thefts from unlocked cars.Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing said his department this week is investigating more than a dozen thefts from vehicles that occurred during the last two weekends. While the police have leads, he encourages anyone who thinks their vehicle… Read more »