There was a healthy discourse Monday night over the property tax rate at Berlin’s Town Hall. It had a bit of everything, including a few awkward silences, unsuccessful motions, some raised voices and a handful of harsh comments pointed at the mayor.New members of the council are clearly feeling their way through their first budget… Read more »
BERLIN — Legislation with its roots in Worcester County that would increase the penalties for causing life-threatening injuries while operating a vehicle negligently inched closer to fruition this week with overwhelming support in the state Senate and House.State Senator Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) again this year introduced Senate Bill 17, or Wade’s Law, in the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- Although somewhat scaled back and with pandemic guidelines in place, the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s annual St. Patrick’s Tournament is going on this year.After a one-year hiatus, the St. Patrick’’s Tournament returned last week with a modified format. The opening weekend featured the adult men’s and women’s division. The weekend, from… Read more »
SALISBURY – Discussions on funding challenges and federal relief funds highlighted a public hearing this week on Wicomico County’s proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2022.On Monday, Acting County Executive John Psota held a public hearing on the fiscal year 2022 operating budget.“This is the public’s opportunity to voice their opinions on what they feel… Read more »
SNOW HILL — Starting March 30, the Worcester County Health Department, based on direction from the State of Maryland, is expanding COVID-19 vaccination coverage to include those age 18 and older with underlying medical conditions that increase the risk for severe COVID-19 illness.During the week of March 29-April 2,2021, Moderna vaccine clinics will be held… Read more »
Jackie Selba’s eighth grade religion class at Most Blessed Sacrament participated in a Knights of Columbus essay contest with the theme, “How do I Live and Embody the Virtue of Charity?” Each student in her class submitted an essay to a panel of judges. Three essays were chosen as winners. The Knights of Columbus, Council… Read more »
March 27: AYCE BreakfastAll-you-can-eat breakfast at the Whaleyville United Methodist Church located at 11716 Sheppards Crossing Road in Whaleyville. $8/adult and $4/child from 7-10 a.m. Pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrapple, scrambled eggs, chipped beef, hash brown potatoes, toast, fruit and assorted beverages will be served. Masks required to enter and social distancing guidelines will be enforced; indoor dining… Read more »
Berlin Intermediate School students in Victor Hall’s Technology Education are using their iPads to learn the basics of digital photography while focusing their camera lenses on three themes (Line, Shadow and Reflection). In the final product, each student will produce an iMovie consisting of original digital photographs along with custom digital artwork images. Fifth grader Connor Calloway is shown capturing… Read more »
Adults with silly nicknamesGetaways to the Hyatt in CambridgeCompromisingMarch Madness upsetsDriving through small Eastern Shore townsWhen a complicated matter gets resolvedSeeing my kid overcome a challengeWhen a soccer game goes to penalty kicksHal Adkins’ recognition last weekThe temperature swings of springWhen free throws win a hoops game
Berlin Intermediate School students in Diandra Bratten’s sixth grade Social Studies class have been learning about Ancient Greece. In one of their latest lessons, students combined their knowledge of the Parthenon along with their knowledge of area and volume to construct their version of the Parthenon using the Minecraft app. Above, Jayla Mitchell is working… Read more »