BERLIN – A popular Berlin tradition will return the first Saturday in August as the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum hosts its annual Peach Festival.After offering a scaled down event last year, organizers are welcoming the public to the museum lawn for this year’s festival on Sat. Aug. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.“This… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Association officials last week approved $190,000 in emergency replacement work for a failing bulkhead at the golf course.Last week, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors voted unanimously to proceed with $190,635 of bulkhead work along the third green of the gold course.General Manager John Viola told board members the section… Read more »
BERLIN– Mayor Zack Tyndall will miss his first council meeting since being elected tonight.Tyndall was attacked by two dogs near Salisbury University last week and is currently home recovering. He’s hopeful he’ll see some improvement in his mobility by the end of the week but in the meantime has had to cancel several engagements. His… Read more »
BERLIN– Area residents shared their views on race relations during a conversation hosted by the Worcester County NAACP this week.In front of a crowd of local residents as well as visitors participating in the “Maryland’s Freedom Summer” bus ride, Black residents talked about their experiences living on the Eastern Shore and ways to ensure racism… Read more »
BERLIN– In an effort to expand its reach, the Worcester County Arts Council worked with local schools to offer a first of its kind Summer Arts Week.From July 19-23, the Worcester County Arts Council (WCAC) partnered with Worcester County Public Schools to bring the arts to area elementary schools. Throughout the week, visual artists and… Read more »
BERLIN – Planning is now underway for the 50th rendition of the Berlin Christmas Parade.Though it’s only July, town officials started planning this month for the town’s much anticipated Christmas parade, which is traditionally held the first Thursday in December along Main Street in Berlin. Though last year’s event was canceled because of the pandemic,… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Agritourism legislation is moving forward this week after the majority of the Worcester County Commissioners agreed to put their name on the bill.The agritourism bill discussed among county officials for the last several months is now moving toward a public hearing as five of the commissioners put their name on it. Commissioners… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Local bars and restaurants will not be able to continue offering carryout alcoholic drinks following a decision by the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners.The board voted unanimously Wednesday not to give establishments the ability to offer drinks to go. Though representatives of three local restaurants advocated for continuing the practice, two… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The public is expected to have a chance to weigh in on a plan to establish a sports complex in northern Worcester County.Several of the Worcester County Commissioners made it clear this week they wanted to hear from the public before the county purchased land it’s considering for a sports complex. Commissioner… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A county board once again granted a Flower Street property permission to host weddings and special events.The Worcester County Board of Zoning Appeals last week approved a special exception that will allow Brooklyn Estate on Flower Street to host weddings and special events. Owner Patrick Brady said he’s worked to address any… Read more »