BERLIN – In 1985, 24.5 million pounds of fish landed in Ocean City’s commercial harbor.A decade later, that figure had dropped to 12.5 million pounds.Today, less than five million pounds of fish comes into the harbor annually.Those figures from the National Marine Fisheries Service won’t surprise anyone who frequents the docks on Harbor Road in… Read more »
BERLIN– Local officials recognized Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Richard R. Bloxom for his contributions to public safety this month as he nears the conclusion of a lengthy law career.The Worcester County Commissioners presented a commendation to Bloxom last week as they wished him a happy retirement.“It is my honor to present this commendation to… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines Association officials welcomed a new general manager and a new board member this month following the departure of Brett Hill.John Bailey, the association’s new general manager, stepped into the position Sept. 11. Less than a week later, Hill, who’d served as a board member and the interim general manager for… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials are expected to ask parents to help address overcrowding at the Cannery Village school bus stop.During Monday’s Berlin Town Council meeting, Councilman Elroy Brittingham said a community member had expressed concern about the disorganization of the children at the school bus stop at the entrance to Cannery Village.“They’re all over,” Brittingham… Read more »
BERLIN – William Street remains closed to vehicle traffic as work to replace a culvert continues.The street has been closed since the first week of September so that crews can install a larger culvert better able to handle stormwater. The project was expected to take four to six weeks.“It’s moving along on schedule,” Town Administrator… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – School system officials in Worcester County are urging parents to be vigilant as they take their children to bus stops following suspicious activity in Ocean Pines.Late last week parents of students in Berlin Intermediate School and Showell Elementary School received a letter from Superintendent Lou Taylor advising them of suspicious activity that… Read more »
BERLIN – Worcester County’s first African American elected official details the struggles he experienced throughout the course of his life in an autobiography released this month.James Lee Purnell Jr., longtime Berlin resident and former county commissioner, partnered with his niece Kimberly Chase to publish an autobiography that was released Sept. 9. The book is available… Read more »
BERLIN – Following opposition from the public to proposed tattoo shop regulations, the Berlin Town Council passed a 120-day moratorium to provide time for a committee to put together a less “draconian” ordinance.On Monday, as officials were set to consider an emergency ordinance to regulate tattoo shops within the town, they instead voted unanimously to… Read more »
NEWARK – Summer school programs in Worcester County could see changes next year as officials struggle to find new funding sources.In a recap of the summer academy programs for middle school students during this week’s Worcester County Board of Education meeting, officials said funding would be a concern going forward. Tamara Mills, coordinator of instruction… Read more »
BERLIN – A local consulting group outlined plans for trails and wildlife viewing meant to make the most of the town’s newest natural amenity, Berlin Falls Park.Jim Rapp and Dave Wilson of Conservation Community Consulting shared their vision for Berlin Falls Park with officials during the Sept. 11 Berlin Town Council meeting. They see the… Read more »