BERLIN – A new advisory committee is expected to assess and recommend uses for Berlin Falls Park.On Tuesday, the Berlin Town Council agreed to establish a Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee, a group of nine residents and two councilmembers tasked with developing several practical and unique uses for the former poultry plant property.Since purchasing the… Read more »
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Library Wins $11K Food Literacy Grant
SNOW HILL – The Institute of Museum and Library Services has awarded the Worcester County Library $11,000 to implement educational programs and kits that will promote healthy eating and wellness.Jennifer Ranck, the library’s director, said the Worcester County Library applied for a Food Literacy Series grant in response to a growing public interest in nutrition… Read more »
Berlin Approves Police Mutual Aid Agreement With Contingency
BERLIN – The Berlin Town Council this week approved a public safety mutual aid agreement with Worcester County contingent upon the addition of the Maryland State Police.In a meeting Tuesday, Police Chief Arnold Downing told the council the agreement has been a longstanding practice in Berlin. He explained that the municipality and the county enter… Read more »
Resort Officials Call Route 90 Dualization ‘Critical’ For Public Safety
SNOW HILL – The Town of Ocean City came before the Worcester County Commissioners and state highway officials this week to make a case for prioritizing the dualization of Route 90.On Tuesday, Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan and other resort officials appeared before the commissioners following an annual visit from the Maryland Department of Transportation… Read more »
State Transportation Officials Outline Worcester Project Funding
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners and elected leaders this week commended state highway officials and Gov. Larry Hogan for their efforts to initiate and complete several infrastructure projects throughout the county.On Tuesday, officials with the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) briefed the commissioners on the draft Consolidated Transportation Program,… Read more »
County Council Back $100K Gap Financing Grant
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County have endorsed grant funding in the amount of $100,000 to provide gap financing for various economic development projects.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council approved a request from Salisbury-Wicomico Economic Development (SWED) to accept $100,000 in grant funding from the Maryland Department of Commerce’s Maryland Economic Development Assistance Authority and… Read more »
Federal Grant Will Fund Rural Health Opioid Program
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Health Department has received a three-year federal grant that will fund a Rural Health Opioid program.The agency will receive $250,000 annually over the course of three years from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support ongoing coordination and response efforts to the opioid epidemic.While the health… Read more »
Major Event, Raffle Packages To Benefit Cricket Center
OCEAN CITY – Worcester County’s only child advocacy center will hold its second annual cocktail party fundraiser at The Hobbit on Oct. 25 in an effort to raise funds for child abuse awareness, prevention and support services.This year’s fundraiser will be from 6-9 p.m. at The Hobbit in Ocean City and will feature heavy hor… Read more »
Bestselling Author Worcester Prep To Talk About Kindness
BERLIN – A New York Times bestselling author and keynote speaker took center stage at Worcester Preparatory School last week to share the story behind her book and to encourage acts of kindness.Over the summer, 9-12 grade students read “An Invisible Thread” by Laura Schroff and last Thursday had the opportunity to hear Schroff speak… Read more »
Del. Replenishment Contract Awarded
FENWICK ISLAND – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District has awarded a $17.2 million contract to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company for beach replenishment projects in Bethany Beach, South Bethany and Fenwick Island.In a statement released earlier this week, Delaware Gov. John Carney, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Congresswoman… Read more »