BERLIN – Town officials have agreed to allow a temporary skateboarding facility in Berlin Falls Park.On Monday, the town council approved an area resident’s proposal to set up his skateboarding ramps and equipment in Berlin Falls Park the last Sunday of each month from May to October. The equipment would be available for the public… Read more »
recognized Worcester County’s public school system last week for doubling its contribution to the charitable organization.During Tuesday’s meeting of the Worcester County Board of Education, Oliva Momme, community outreach manager for United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, offered her thanks for the school system’s renewed fundraising efforts. Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) raised $40,987… Read more »
BERLIN – The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum kicks off a busy season next week with an after-hours event for the Berlin Chamber of Commerce.On April 27, the museum will open its doors from 5-7 p.m. for the Berlin Chamber of Commerce. The event is the first of a dozen special events scheduled at the… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials have developed a handful of new practices to address concerns related to special events involving alcohol.Last Monday, Ivy Wells, the town’s economic development director, outlined ways the town will work to ensure alcohol, particularly alcohol carried in by patrons, doesn’t cause problems at special events in Berlin. Since concerns were voiced… Read more »
SNOW HILL – While eager to see more regulation of large scale poultry operations, speakers at a meeting hosted by Assateague Coastal Trust say the bill being considered by Worcester County officials doesn’t go far enough.On Tuesday, Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT) hosted an informational meeting regarding the bill being considered by the Worcester County Commissioners… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to grant a beer, wine and liquor license to the Crabcake Factory for a new location at the Tidelands Caribbean Hotel.The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) on Wednesday approved a beer, wine and liquor seven-day license for the Crabcake Factory’s Baltimore Avenue location inside the Tidelands Caribbean… Read more »
NEWARK – Community members approached school system officials this week to encourage more prevention efforts in the growing opioid epidemic.Ocean City resident Cindy Elliott, accompanied by Ocean City Police Department Corporal James Schwartz, asked the Worcester County Board of Education to consider showing students “Chasing the Dragon,” a documentary meant to educate viewers about the… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials kicked off the annual budget process with a work session to discuss the projected $8 million general fund budget for the coming year.The Berlin Council met Monday to take a preliminary look at the proposed $8,060,970 general fund budget for FY2018. As proposed the budget is 10 percent lower than the… Read more »
POCOMOKE – Cheering and applauding students lined the hallways of Pocomoke Middle School to celebrate math teacher Nikki Blake this week.In a surprise presentation Wednesday, Blake received the LifeChanger of the Year Spirit Award from National Life Group.“You exhibit kindness, compassion and hard work,” said Chris McLoota of Key Advisors Group, the local affiliate of… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Three new officers, increased overtime costs and the need to update equipment highlighted the budget request presented by Sheriff Reggie Mason this week.During a work session Tuesday, Mason presented the Worcester County Commissioners with a request for just under $8 million in funding for the coming year. The request is 11 percent… Read more »