POCOMOKE – A truck and tractor pull kicks off a trio of special events set to take place at the Pocomoke fairgrounds this summer.On Saturday, June 23, the East Coast Pullers Truck and Tractor Pull will be held at the Pocomoke fairgrounds. Doors open at 4 p.m. for the 6:30 p.m. event.“This is a Lucas… Read more »
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New Literacy Initiative Helping Young Students
NEWARK – A new literacy initiative is increasing reading proficiency among the county’s kindergarten students.During a Worcester County Board of Education meeting Tuesday, educators highlighted the success of the “100 Book Challenge,” a program implemented at the kindergarten level during the 2018-2018 school year.“We are very excited about this program,” said Coordinator of Instruction Dee… Read more »
Hooper’s Shopping Plaza Planned In West OC
SNOW HILL – Plans for a shopping plaza at the foot of the Route 50 bridge are expected to move forward following approval of a sewer allocation request this week.On Tuesday the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously to grant a request for nine EDUs (equivalent dwelling units) to Hooper’s Shopping Plaza. The proposed 17,350-square-foot development,… Read more »
Major Berlin Projects Eye Completion Within A Month
BERLIN – Two major construction projects in Berlin are expected to wrap up in the coming weeks.Both Atlantic General Hospital’s John H. “Jack” Burbage Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center and the new Berlin branch of the Worcester County Library are expected to be complete in early July.“They’re nearing completion,” said Dave Engelhart, the town’s planning… Read more »
Town Administrator Seeks New Post
BERLIN – Municipal officials confirmed Thursday that Town Administrator Laura Allen was a finalist for a similar position in Oregon.According to Mayor Gee Williams, Allen advised the Berlin Town Council Monday that she was one of five finalists for a city administrator position in Ashland, Ore.“Everyone wished her well,” Williams said. “We all feel she’s… Read more »
New Farmers Market Opens Sunday In Berlin
BERLIN – The town’s new farmers market opens this Sunday with live music, entertainment and a variety of locally grown produce.The Berlin Farmers Market will be held each Sunday at Artisans Green, located between HOUSE and Go Organic in downtown Berlin. The market kicks off June 17 and is expected to be held through the… Read more »
Ocean Pines Plans Weekly Concerts, Movies, Fun Nights
BERLIN – The official summer season is near in Ocean Pines, meaning three popular weekly outdoor events offered by the Recreation and Parks Department are set to return for the season. All activities are open to the public.Movies in the Park are presented every Monday at 8 p.m. in White Horse Park, located at 235… Read more »
Berlin’s Special Event Cleanup Questioned
BERLIN – Littering associated with the town’s special events continues to frustrate a downtown business owner.Brooks Davis, owner of Wainwright’s Tire Center on Broad Street, told town officials this week that he spent the morning after Reggae Play Day last month picking up trash in his parking lot. He said that was in spite of… Read more »
Historic Comm. Signs Off Signage, Exterior Changes
BERLIN – The Berlin Historic District Commission approved signage and exterior changes for a number of downtown businesses last week.On June 6 the commission reviewed additional signage for the building at 101 William St., which is occupied by the J & M Meat Market and now Main Street Sweets. Commission members praised the improvements that… Read more »
Worcester’s Cricket Center Brings On Facility Dog
BERLIN – The Cricket Center has added a facility dog to its team of child advocates thanks to a national nonprofit.The Cricket Center, Worcester County’s only child advocacy center, welcomed Josiah, its new facility dog, last month. The nonprofit Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) provided the 2-year-old lab/golden retriever cross.“He’s already started to make a… Read more »