BERLIN – The town added yet another honor to its growing list of accolades with a national designation last week.On May 18 Berlin was named “America’s Best Small Town for Shopping in 2018” by USA Today. The recognition was the result of an online poll.“What a special honor this year as our town celebrates our… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Though some restrictions have been imposed, American Legion Post 93 in Pocomoke will keep its liquor license.On Wednesday, in a hearing continued from last month, the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) approved the renewal of the American Legion’s liquor license. The board, did, however, prohibit alcohol sales past 11 p.m…. Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) agreed to grant liquor licenses to a trio of Ocean City establishments this week.On Wednesday the BLC approved license requests from Victoria’s Crab House, the Alamo and Tailchasers Restaurant and Dock Bar.While neighbors of Tailchasers, which is in the former location of Parched Pelican… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Snow Hill Middle School students got a glimpse of local heritage last week with a trip to George Island Landing.On Friday seventh-graders from Snow Hill Middle spent the morning at George Island Landing in Stockton, an area once home to a busy shellfish industry. Students were able to explore marshes and learn… Read more »
SNOW HILL – After taking no action two weeks ago, the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously this week to provide Frontier Town the sewer capacity needed for the first phase of its campground expansion.On Tuesday, the commissioners agreed to initiate an amendment to the county’s water and sewer plan to allow Frontier Town to purchase… Read more »
NEWARK – A standing ovation met Coach Bob Knox as the Worcester County Board of Education celebrated his induction into the Maryland High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame this week.School system officials presented Knox, Stephen Decatur High School’s longtime football coach, with a commendation Tuesday in honor of the achievement.“It is outstanding that… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials agreed to extend a moratorium on the establishment of tattoo shops and write a letter in support of a county code change that would allow for the health department to oversee such operations in Berlin.On Monday the Berlin Town Council voted 3-1 to extend the moratorium on tattoo parlors, which was… Read more »
BERLIN – A local golf course will be putting a new twist on the game when it reopens this month.On Memorial Day, Deer Run Jeep Golf is expected to open on Logtown Road. The facility, which was a popular golf course for nearly 20 years before it closed in 2015, is being reworked to offer… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Leadership changes at a number of local schools highlighted Tuesday’s meeting of the Worcester County Board of Education.Officials announced that effective July 1, Pocomoke High School Principal Annette Wallace would take over as the school’s system’s chief operating officer while Steve Price, who currently holds that position, will become the county’s assistant… Read more »
BERLIN – The committee tasked with planning the future of Berlin Falls Park continues to research options and explore ideas for the expansive property.In the past few months, members of the Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee have been busy acquainting themselves with the property and reviewing the array of reports on file about the site,… Read more »