SNOW HILL – County officials approved plans for the installation of a video and audio recording system to be used during meetings of the Worcester County Commissioners. After a failed attempt last year, the commissioners agreed this week to spend $52,880 to purchase a high definition broadcast system to record meetings so they’ll be available… Read more »
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Aerial Marketing Videos Approved For Worcester
SNOW HILL – Worcester County will soon be using 3-D animation and aerial videos to advertise commercial development opportunities. The Worcester County Commissioners this week approved an agreement with DB Film Production that will result in four 3-D animated aerial marketing videos featuring local properties. Merry Mears, the county’s economic development director, said the videos… Read more »
Artist Plans New Studio In Berlin
BERLIN – Main Street is expected to welcome a new art gallery this month. Artist Dana Helmuth is transforming the space formerly occupied by the Brooklyn Baking Barons, who are now cooking for the Burley Oak Brewers Café, into a gallery and studio. Christened Clear Light Studio, the space will highlight artistic styles not typically… Read more »
Education Foundation Presents To $28K To Schools
NEWARK – The Worcester County Education Foundation this week donated $38,000 to aid the school system with technology expenses. On Tuesday, Todd Ferrante, chairman of the Worcester County Education Foundation, presented a $38,000 check to the Worcester County Board of Education. The donation will provide funding for the purchase of laptop cases and covers as… Read more »
Local Students Paint Picnic Tables For Berlin Events
BERLIN – Public art will soon be on display during the town’s Third Thursday Lunchtime Concerts. Students from Stephen Decatur High School are currently turning the town’s wooden picnic tables, used during the lunchtime concerts, into works of art. “We’re always trying to encourage students to get more involved with the town and the addition… Read more »
Berlin Waiting On Park’s Environmental Reports
BERLIN – Future plans for Berlin Falls Park remain on hold as the town awaits a variety of environmental reports. While the redevelopment of the park will be a long process, town officials are as interested in getting it started as everyone else. During last Monday’s meeting of the Berlin Town Council, Councilman Dean Burrell… Read more »
Neighbors’ Concerns Lead To Outdoor Music Request Denial
SNOW HILL – An Ocean City restaurant will not be expanding its live entertainment offerings after neighbors voiced their opposition to the proposal. The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners voted not to approve a request from Buddy’s Crabs & Ribs to increase outdoor entertainment and add a disc jockey. The restaurant’s connections said they… Read more »
Teacher Earns Digital Literacy Award
POCOMOKE – An innovative approach to teaching earned a Pocomoke Middle School educator recognition from a global organization this week. Brian Cook, a sixth grade English language arts teacher at Pocomoke Middle School, was named a regional recipient of the Technology and Literacy Award by the International Literacy Association. “It’s a very fitting award,” Pocomoke… Read more »
Worcester Denies Naloxone Kits For Prisoners When Released
SNOW HILL – Inmates with a history of heroin abuse will not be provided with naloxone kits upon their release from jail following a decision by county officials this week. On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-0 not to support an initiative that would have provided at-risk inmates with naloxone kits as they were… Read more »
Ocean Pines Board Rejects Food, Beverage Consultant Idea
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines officials opted not to hire a California restaurant consulting firm recommended by the community’s acting general manager. In a special meeting of the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors Sunday afternoon, a motion to accept a proposal from California’s Synergy Restaurant Consultants failed. Just two of the board’s seven… Read more »