OCEAN CITY – A local couple caught on a cruise ship as coronavirus turned into a global pandemic is finally home.After weeks of uncertainty as their cruise ship was turned away from port after port, Ed and Dottie Pinto are now enjoying isolation at their home in Ocean City.“We’ve had plenty of adventures in our… Read more »
BERLIN – A local church is looking to encourage the community with lighting and music.Every day during the pandemic shutdown, Stevenson United Methodist Church will ring bells and illuminate its stained glass windows and façade as a display of hope and faith.Congregant Beth Sise said members Ty Thompson and Kathy Azbell came up with the… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY – A business that gives people the chance to play with construction equipment could soon be coming to West Ocean City.Heavy Metal Playground, a Boonsboro establishment where patrons dig in the dirt, stack tires and smash cars with heavy equipment, aims to open a second location in West Ocean City.“Everything is lining… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials warned residents about several fraudulent GoFundMe pages claiming to support Berlin businesses this week.Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development director, asked residents not to donate to GoFundMe pages claiming to support Berlin businesses.“None of the businesses have put GoFundMe pages up,” Wells said.Wells said she was contacted by Sisters… Read more »
NEWARK – Classes resumed for many Worcester County Public Schools students this week as teachers began using technology to provide online instruction in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.With schools closed through at least April 24, educators on Monday launched a variety of distance learning efforts. The online education initiatives began for high school students… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – A nationwide initiative to celebrate family during an uncertain time has been embraced by a local photographer.Kim DeBoy of Indigomagik Photography is taking part in #TheFrontStepsProject, a campaign started by a Boston photographer who wanted to document families during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. Across the country, photographers — who don’t get within… Read more »
BERLIN – As efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 continue, the Town of Berlin will begin livestreaming council meetings.Mayor Gee Williams announced Monday that the town council would hold its first budget work session April 13. The public will be provided with information on how to tune in electronically in the coming days.“As the… Read more »
BERLIN – In an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19, Hardwire LLC is now manufacturing face shields for medical personnel.The Pocomoke-based Hardwire is now producing protective face shields to provide hospital staff with added defenses as the ongoing coronavirus crisis continues. The company worked with front-line doctors and nurses at Atlantic General Hospital (AGH)… Read more »
NEWARK – Local education officials agreed this week to modify the school calendar as facilities remain closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus.The Worcester County Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to adjust the calendar as recommended by Superintendent Lou Taylor. The spring break that was set for April 6-13 has been adjusted to April… Read more »
BERLIN – Despite the ongoing health crisis, learning has not been interrupted at Worcester Preparatory School.Though classes were out of session for spring break last week, Worcester Prep students on Monday went right back to their studies — albeit from their homes. The school is using a variety of online programs to connect students and… Read more »
