BERLIN – As the holiday season nears, a local group is working to drum up support for an annual initiative that benefits local children.Members of the Ocean City Young Professionals (OCYP) are once again preparing for their United Christmas Spirit Campaign. The annual event, set for Dec. 1 this year, provides dozens of local children… Read more »
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Worcester Jail Improvement Project Planned
SNOW HILL – A $3.5 million Worcester County Jail improvement project is expected to proceed following approval this week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners approved a bid from Bancroft Construction Company for the first part of a phased improvement plan for the jail, which was last upgraded in 2008. Bancroft Construction will be tasked with… Read more »
Worcester Tech Students Success Recognized
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners honored local students last week for their success at a national SkillsUSA competition.The commissioners recognized Worcester Technical High School’s SkillsUSA students with a commendation at last week’s meeting.“Thank you for putting in the effort, for putting in the time,” said Commissioner Diana Purnell. “We appreciate that because you’re… Read more »
County Approves Major Jump In STEM Program Funding
SNOW HILL – Officials are hoping an increase in funding will boost the success of the county’s STEM programs.The Worcester County Commissioners last week voted unanimously to approve the Worcester County Economic Development Department’s 2019 STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) proposal. Since 2013, the department has been offering a summer program and coordinating local internships… Read more »
Border Collies Helping To Reduce OP Geese Population
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines Association officials have employed border collies in an effort to keep Canada geese away.In early October, the association contracted with Maryland Geese Control, which prides itself for providing a “safe and environmentally friendly” way to control nuisance geese. The company uses highly trained border collies to harass the geese, encouraging… Read more »
Election Preview: Lockfaw Eyes Third County Term Representing Pocomoke
POCOMOKE – Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw is seeking reelection in an effort to continue to serve his community on the board of county commissioners.Lockfaw is being challenged by Democrat Joshua Nordstrom in November. He says he wants to retain his position to continue working for his community.“I enjoy doing it,” he said. “Worcester County’s been good… Read more »
Community Rallies To Aid Family After Devastating Fire
WHALEYVILLE – A fire Sunday night destroyed the home of a Whaleyville family.Shortly after 11 p.m. Sunday, fire companies from Showell, Berlin, Bishopville, Ocean Pines, Powellville and Selbyville responded to a blaze on Murray Road at the home of Andrew and Lora Luzier. Upon arriving, they found flames emanating from the garage and second floor… Read more »
Peninsula Cleaners Takes Over Venable’s Berlin Operation
BERLIN – A dry cleaning company with locations throughout Delmarva has taken over Venable’s Cleaners in Berlin.Venable’s Cleaners, which has operated in Berlin since 1924, will stay open but will now be known as Peninsula Cleaners. The William Street store will be Peninsula Cleaners’ seventh location.“This store has been here nearly 100 years,” said Nick… Read more »
Berlin Picks Parking Study Vendor
BERLIN – Town officials have selected a civil engineering firm to conduct a parking and mobility study for Berlin.The Berlin Town Council voted unanimously earlier this month to approve an agreement with Columbia-based Sabra and Associates Inc. for a parking and mobility study. The decision came after a staff committee recommended the firm out of… Read more »
Ocean Pines Golf Operations Discussed
OCEAN PINES – Several community members spoke out in support of the Ocean Pines Golf Course following remarks made by a member of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors.Golfers strongly advocated on behalf of the course at a meeting Saturday after they said board member Frank Daly had suggested closing the course temporarily in… Read more »