NEWARK – School assessment data released this week reveals that Worcester County students have again exceeded state averages.School system officials announced Thursday that the latest PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) scores show that Worcester County once again leads the state in college and career readiness (CCR) in five of the… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to apply for a grant that would provide Diakonia with funding for renovations.On Tuesday the Worcester County Commissioners approved a proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application at the request of Diakonia. Because the county is an eligible jurisdiction, officials agreed to submit a $282,225 grant application for the… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners agreed this week to proceed with removing a dilapidated house on Madison Avenue.On Tuesday the commissioners voted unanimously to remove the structure at 13412 Madison Ave. and clean up the property.“This property has been a blight on the community at least since I’ve been elected,” Commissioner Joe Mitrecic… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A new pretrial supervision program is expected to benefit inmates and reduce the population at the Worcester County Jail.In late July the Worcester County Jail launched a pretrial supervision program that will allow certain offenders awaiting trial to be released. They’ll remain supervised but will be able to return to their homes… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to begin planning for an expansion of the Mystic Harbour Wastewater Treatment Plant.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners voted to start the planning process for an expansion of the Mystic Harbour plant. The decision came after staff advised the commissioners that the plant’s available capacity would be gone in… Read more »
BERLIN – Downtown Berlin will welcome several new businesses with the onset of fall.Within the next month, new shops expected to open in town include a pet supply shop, a travel-inspired trading company and a bookstore. In addition, existing shops A Little Bit Sheepish and Gilbert’s Provisions will move to new Main Street locations.“Everyone wants… Read more »
BERLIN – Thanks to the efforts of a former student, a bright new mural at Berlin Intermediate School celebrates a school-wide reading program.As they returned to classes this week, many Berlin Intermediate School (BIS) students stopped to admire the new two-panel mural in the school’s main hallway. The expansive piece of artwork depicts themes from… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Worcester County Public Schools celebrated and inspired local teachers with a rally this week.For the second year in a row, the school system marked the start of the school year with a kick-off event for teachers at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center. Superintendent Lou Taylor reminded educators of the importance of… Read more »
BERLIN – Cheers, applause and tears of joy marked the unveiling of a new interpretive sign outlining the history of Briddletown east of Berlin.On Tuesday, elected officials, community members and descendants of the Briddell family gathered at the east end of Flower Street to celebrate the installation of a sign displaying the history of Briddletown…. Read more »
BERLIN – A national organization issued a commendation to Berlin Electric in recognition of the department’s efforts to help restore power in Florida following Hurricane Irma.The American Public Power Association (APPA) recognized the town’s electric department for its mutual aid response last year in Hurricane Irma recovery efforts in Florida.“They awarded our Berlin Electric Utility… Read more »