BERLIN – In an effort to give bees and butterflies a boost Salisbury University students planted two pollinator gardens for the Town of Berlin last week.Environmental studies students from Salisbury University installed two gardens full of flowering plants at the Town of Berlin’s spray irrigation facility on Purnell Crossing Road last week. The gardens represent… Read more »
BERLIN – Community groups donated more than $700,000 in scholarships to graduating Stephen Decatur High School seniors this week.With everything from Christmas tree sales to boat show proceeds, local organizations once again showed their support of area students by awarding scholarships during Decatur’s annual community awards night. On Wednesday, 82 seniors received scholarships from local… Read more »
BERLIN – While the reopening of Harrison Avenue is expected to alleviate traffic on Baker Street, the truck ban meant to minimize damage to the historic street will still go into effect May 28.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council approved the Baker Street truck prohibition for the second time this month. Though a public hearing… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A partnership between a local couple and a North Carolina studio is bringing a series of art workshops to Snow Hill.Christie Taylor and Fred Sprock have partnered with North Carolina’s Cullowhee Mountain Arts to offer four workshop retreats in Snow Hill. They’re hosting their first event, a plein air workshop with internationally… Read more »
BERLIN – Berlin Fire Company officials are eager to share the organization’s funding needs with town leaders before a final budget for the coming year is approved.During the public comment portion of Monday’s town council meeting, Berlin Fire Company (BFC) President David Fitzgerald said he wanted to present spreadsheets detailing the fire company’s financial situation… Read more »
BERLIN – Harrison Avenue is now open to the public.Nearly a year after the portion of the street owned by the Adkins Company was blocked off, Harrison Avenue has been reopened. The lumber company removed its barricades Wednesday after being presented with a 1903 easement granted to the town.“We were glad to get it open,”… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Failure to follow alcohol purchasing regulations resulted in a $4,000 fine for one Ocean City bar.On Wednesday, the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) fined Cowboy Coast $4,000 for having alcohol intended for Plug Ugly’s Publik House.“The problem certainly will not occur again,” attorney Joe Moore said.Moore represented Cowboy Coast and… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Fifteen years after it was first discussed, the now complete renovation of Snow Hill High School was celebrated by the community this week.On Tuesday, school system officials, county leaders and community members gathered at Snow Hill High School (SHHS) for a building dedication and ribbon cutting to mark the completion of the… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Officials delayed their decision on a liquor license request from a Pocomoke business owner in order to review information submitted by a merchant opposed to the request.The three members of the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) agreed to delay their decision on the beer, wine and liquor license request submitted… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials celebrated Berlin’s newest art studio with a ribbon cutting this month.Last Friday municipal leaders and Berlin Chamber of Commerce representatives welcomed Wooden Octopus to town with a ribbon cutting. Mayor Gee Williams praised the creativity the studio added to the area.“This is what Berlin is all about,” Williams said. “We’re very… Read more »