BERLIN – Police are investigating after the body of a Delaware man was recovered from the Sinepuxent Bay Sunday.Maryland State Police confirmed this week that an investigation was underway after the body of a Delaware man was recovered from the water near South Point. According to police the deceased has been identified as Parmanjot Singh,… Read more »
BERLIN – The community will celebrate the renaissance of Henry Park with Love Day on Sunday.Area residents are invited to Henry Park on Sunday, Oct. 17, as the nonprofit We Heart Berlin celebrates the renovation of the basketball courts. The courts now feature a colorful mural and new backboards.“People will have an opportunity to see… Read more »
BERLIN – Officials expressed concern over proposed changes to the building at the intersection of William and Pitts streets last week.Though they agreed that improvements to the building that formerly housed Goober’s Restaurant are long overdue, members of the Berlin Historic District Commission (HDC) said the alterations proposed last Wednesday didn’t suit the structure. They… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County leaders agreed last week to lower rental license fees for bed and breakfasts.Annual rental license fees for bed and breakfasts in unincorporated sections of the county will decrease to $200 following a vote by the Worcester County Commissioners Oct. 5.“I think next spring at budget time we’re going to have to… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Officials are hopeful a new mobile unit will bring library services out into the community.The Worcester County Library is in the process of procuring a “branch on wheels” to carry books, issue library cards and serve as a wi-fi hotspot for the public.“We envision the mobile library unit as a ‘branch on… Read more »
BERLIN – Burley Oak Brewing Coompany will be working with Brewing Funds the Cure this month to support the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.Burley Oak is releasing the IPA Rising Hope this month and will host a release party and fundraiser Oct. 18 with proceeds going to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. This is just one… Read more »
BERLIN – The town will expand its holiday offerings this year with a new winter market.Merry Marketplace, planned for the last weekend in November and the first three weekends in December, will feature local artisans and food cultivators. The new event will tie in with the town’s always popular free carriage rides and opportunities to… Read more »
SNOW HILL– County officials agreed to schedule a public hearing regarding the donation of a small piece of property to the Berlin Fire Company.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously to set up a public hearing regarding a proposed property donation. The Berlin Fire Company (BFC) has asked the commissioners to transfer ownership of… Read more »
BERLIN – Plans for a mural honoring the Rev. Dr. Charles Albert Tindley are going back to the drawing board following input from a local board.Members of the Berlin Historic District Commission (HDC) voiced concerns this week with a mural of Tindley, the gospel music icon born in Berlin, planned for the Parker building on… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Vandalism has resulted in the temporary closure of Furnace Town.The historic site remains closed this week after staff discovered extensive vandalism at Furnace Town last Wednesday.“There’s an active police investigation and because of the level of vandalism we had to enlist the services of a restoration company,” said Claudia Nagle, executive director… Read more »