POCOMOKE – The Maryland State Education Association honored a local principal with a human and civil rights award for her efforts to support student voices.The Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) recently presented Pocomoke High School Principal Jenifer Rayne with the MSEA Human and Civil Rights Award. The honor, which was awarded at the MSEA’s Martin… Read more »
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HDC Demands Removal Of Unapproved Additions At Berlin Tiki Bar, Threatens Fines
BERLIN– Unapproved changes to an iconic Berlin building prompted harsh criticism of a local business owner by a local commission this week.Members of the Berlin Historic District Commission (HDC) lambasted local property owner Bryan Brushmiller this week after unapproved changes were made at Tiki Tim’s, the bar behind The Globe.“When you purchase a historic building,… Read more »
Board Begins Planning For Berlin Community Center
BERLIN – Members of the Berlin Community Center Advisory Board kicked off the planning process for a new facility with a meeting last week.Mayor Zack Tyndall, Councilman Dean Burrell, Commissioner Diana Purnell, Gabe Purnell and DJ Lockwood shared their thoughts on how to begin planning for a community center on Flower Street.“We need from the… Read more »
Death Certificate Limit Tied To Supply Chain
SNOW HILL – Supply chain issues have prompted the state to limit the number of death certificates that can be ordered.The Worcester County Health Department announced late last week that Maryland’s Division of Vital Records was placing a limit of five death certificates per decedent. The limit comes as the state is experiencing a delay… Read more »
Cleanup Effort In Bishopville Removes 100 Pounds Of Trash
BISHOPVILLE – Assateague Coastal Trust volunteers cleared more than 100 pounds of trash from the Bishopville area with a recent cleanup.On Martin Luther King Day, nearly two dozen volunteers, led by Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT), gathered in Bishopville to pick up trash. Debbi Dean, community engagement coordinator for ACT, said community cleanups encouraged people to… Read more »
WCPS Sees Improvements In ELA Scores; Math Results Fall Short Of Pre-COVID Levels
NEWARK – Worcester County’s public schools performed better than many in the state, according to data released last week.The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) released Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) results last Thursday. The data highlights how students performed on assessments administered in the spring of 2022 for English Language Arts (ELA) and math.“We… Read more »
Pocomoke Principal Honored By Maryland State Education Association
POCOMOKE–The Maryland State Education Association honored a local principal with a human and civil rights award for her efforts to support student voices.The Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) recently presented Pocomoke High School Principal Jenifer Rayne with the MSEA Human and Civil Rights Award. The honor, which was awarded at the MSEA’s Martin Luther King… Read more »
Hospital Investigating Significant ‘Ransomware Event’
BERLIN—Officials at Atlantic General Hospital are working with cybersecurity experts following a ransomware incident identified on Sunday.While the majority of hospital services remain unaffected, Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) is experiencing a “ransomware event” within its network, Toni Keiser, vice president of public relations, confirmed Monday.“We are working diligently to investigate the source of this disruption,… Read more »
Berlin Chamber Presents Annual Awards
BERLIN– The Berlin Chamber of Commerce recognized a variety of valued community partners as it kicked off 2023 with its annual installation dinner.Close to 80 merchants, chamber members, local officials and community residents attended the Berlin Chamber of Commerce’s annual installation dinner Jan. 26. The event, held at 410 Social, recognized the chamber’s incoming and… Read more »
SHA Reviewing Traffic Study Of Berlin Intersection
BERLIN – While a new signal has improved traffic safety at one Berlin intersection, there’s a chance changes could be coming to another problem spot.With a new light at the intersection of Route 113 and South Main Street now operational, Sen. Mary Beth Carozza this week said Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) officials had recently… Read more »