SNOW HILL – A collaboration between two schools has resulted in a new tool for students with disabilities.On Friday, Worcester Technical High School senior Austin Cheynet presented Cedar Chapel Special School with a piece of equipment that will help students with disabilities try different sports.“It allows students with disabilities to play sports like baseball, golf… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Talk of a new cell tower near Route 90 continues at the county level.The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to send Verizon a letter this week asking company officials to meet to discuss options for a new tower near Route 90. The commissioners have voted down previous requests for a tower at the… Read more »
SNOW HILL – As of Tuesday, the Worcester County Government Center remains open to the public.Though closures as a result of coronavirus concerns continue to mount, the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday agreed to keep county government offices open for now. Several of the commissioners said they didn’t want to hinder the building industry by… Read more »
NEWARK – Local education officials said there was nothing new to report Tuesday as far as the two-week school closure currently underway.Steve Price, chief safety officer for Worcester County Public Schools, said Tuesday that while there were conference calls scheduled later this week, there was not yet any new information as far as school operations…. Read more »
SNOW HILL – A text amendment that would allow special events in more waterfront areas will move on to the Worcester County Commissioners following consideration by the planning commission last week.The commission voted 4-3 on Thursday to forward a text amendment that would permit special events in the Resource Protection District by special exception on… Read more »
POCOMOKE – Students at Pocomoke Middle School will soon have access to thousands of new books thanks to a grant from the Nora Roberts Foundation.Staff were advised at the beginning of March that Pocomoke Middle School had received a $3,000 grant from the Nora Roberts Foundation to purchase diverse literature for the school’s library. Media… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The mayors of Worcester County’s four municipalities this week called for the formation of a task force to study EMS funding concerns.Berlin Mayor Gee Williams told the Worcester County Commissioners this week that the mayors had met to discuss the need for additional funding for emergency medical services. They asked the commissioners… Read more »
BERLIN – The onset of spring is expected to continue the influx of new businesses in Berlin.Along with the recent additions of Beach Gypsy and West and West, East & Main Shore Supply, The Buzz Meadery, The Globe and Pop’s Kitchen will all join the local business community in the coming months.“We’re definitely looking forward… Read more »
BERLIN – The town’s planning commission approved a site plan for new apartments on Flower Street this week.On Wednesday, the Berlin Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a site plan for Homes at Berlin. The project involves the renovation of the apartments at 113 Flower St. and the demolition and replacement of the dilapidated apartment… Read more »
SNOW HILL – As the prospect of implementing spray irrigation at the Ocean Pines Golf Course is explored, some residents are questioning the county’s priorities.In recent months, conversation has abounded in the Pines regarding plans from the Worcester County Department of Public Works to explore the possibility of irrigating the Ocean Pines Golf Course with… Read more »