POCOMOKE – A new initiative at Pocomoke High School is giving students the chance to learn life skills that will help them as adults.The main hallway at Pocomoke High School (PHS) now features the Poco Percolator, a café counter serving coffee and hot chocolate each morning. The shop is staffed by PHS students.“We really want… Read more »
NEWARK – Education officials recognized Steve Price for his contributions to school safety this week.During Tuesday’s meeting of the Worcester County Board of Education, Ed Clarke, executive director of the Maryland Center for School Safety, presented Price with the 2016/2017 School Safety/Security Director of the Year Award. Price is chief operating officer and school safety… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Financial losses associated with the elimination of the Worcester County Department of Liquor Control are expected to be significantly less than originally projected.On Tuesday county staff told the Worcester County Commissioners they expected the liquidation of the Department of Liquor Control (DLC) to result in a net loss of $168,465. Though early… Read more »
BERLIN – The Berlin Planning Commission approved changes to a fence at a local business after discussion of concerns regarding its installation.On Wednesday, the planning commission approved changes to the fence at Burley Oak Brewery. While the commission originally approved a four-foot fence to enclose the brewery’s beer garden, Burley Oak increased the height of… Read more »
BERLIN – A former paramedic has filed a $500,000 lawsuit alleging discrimination and harassment against the Berlin Fire Company.Two years after an $8 million harassment case against the Berlin Fire Company (BFC) was settled, a second lawsuit has been initiated by Jeffrey Dean, a former BFC paramedic and firefighter.The case, filed by attorney James Otway… Read more »
BERLIN – As the season changes so will a number of the storefronts in downtown Berlin.Though the town’s usual lack of vacancies will continue, several stores are expanding or moving to new locations within the downtown business district. Bruder Hill will open a second location, Bruder Home, in the space currently occupied by TaDa. On… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials are exploring ways to increase parking in the downtown area.Town Administrator Laura Allen said this week that she had approached officials from Buckingham Presbyterian Church to discuss the possibility of leasing the church’s large parking lot on Main Street. In the meantime, local merchants and their employees are being asked to… Read more »
SNOW HILL – After nearly two decades in office, Register of Wills Charlotte Cathell will not run for re-election in 2018.Cathell said during an interview Tuesday that she’d decided not to file for re-election. Instead, she will endorse Terri Westcott, the register of wills administrator, as she campaigns for the position.“It was a hard decision… Read more »
BERLIN – An electric crew from Berlin traveled to Florida this week to help restore power in the wake of Hurricane Irma.Electric Utility Director Tim Lawrence and two other electric department employees are expected to spend about 10 days in Clewiston, Florida, working to help in Hurricane Irma recovery efforts.“The council and I are grateful… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Year after year, visitors flock to the Ocean City Boardwalk, eager to take in the sights and sounds of the iconic promenade. They relish in the raucous sounds of arcade games and the enticing aromas wafting from various storefronts as waves break in the background.This summer, however, the Boardwalk’s endearing sights and… Read more »