BERLIN – The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed several items briefly at their last August meeting on Monday night. The following is a look at some of the topics discussed.— The council voted to commission a re-evaluation of wastewater rates to more accurately reflect future costs.The study will re-evaluate existing wastewater rates and special connection… Read more »

BERLIN – The other shoe dropped this week when Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley announced the latest round of state budget cuts totaling $450 million, highlighted by $210 million in cuts to local aid to the counties including nearly $2.6 million for Worcester.In July, O’Malley announced $280 million in state budget cuts across the board in… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — The summertime dealings are almost done for the seasonal workers in Ocean City, but as they are counting their money, some are finding that they are leaving the proverbial table with less saved than usual.Much has been said about the resort’s business community and how it has been faring through this “better-than-some-but-certainly-had-better”… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Beach Patrol Captain Butch Arbin says he’d like his lifeguards to have more authority on Ocean City beaches, but Mayor Rick Meehan believes the patrol already has all the power it needs.After Sunday’s heroic rescue of three young swimmers by 26-year-old surfer Nick Wilson, the issue of night swimming, which… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — As area youths get their pencils sharpened and place their classroom supplies into their brand new backpacks, both public and local private schools are getting ready for students’ arrival and for the first bell ringing in the 2009 school year.Worcester County public schools rode a wave of recognition and achievements throughout the… Read more »

OCEAN CITY — As the annual exodus of seasonal workers hits its full stride in Ocean City, business owners are left trying to mind the gaps on their staff lists while keeping service top notch.Most veteran business owners or managers try to pass off the juggling act that must be done each year to compensate… Read more »

NEWARK – Students in three area elementary schools will enjoy the fruit of federal stimulus funds this year in the form of interactive “white boards” that are meant to allow teachers and students to approach learning in a more engaged way.“The technology will allow teachers in a very inviting way to teach to more styles,… Read more »