SNOW HILL – County officials are facing increased funding requests from nonprofits and social service organizations as they work to balance the coming year’s budget.During a work session Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners took an initial look at the budget requests made by local organizations. Though there are certain groups that receive funding from the… Read more »
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Berlin Brewery Expanding To Include Music Stage, Another Bar, More Seating
BERLIN – In spite of concerns about stormwater, town officials approved plans for an expansion of Burley Oak Brewing Company.On Wednesday, the Berlin Planning Commission approved a site plan for an expansion of Burley Oak that would include the addition of a stage and more seating. Following the approval, however, commission members expressed frustration over… Read more »
Julia Hill Named Worcester’s Teacher Of Year
OCEAN CITY – Officials recognized Worcester Technical High School’s Julia Hill as the county’s top teacher at the 2017 Worcester County Teacher of the Year celebration.The announcement that Hill, a Stephen Decatur High School graduate, was the 2017 Teacher of the Year was met with waves of applause Friday evening. Hundreds of teachers, school system… Read more »
New Lidl Grocery Store Planned Near Routes 50, 589 Intersection
BERLIN – A Lidl grocery store has been proposed for the property at the intersection of Route 589 and Route 50 in Berlin.Lidl (pronounced leedle), a popular German grocery store, is planned for the property known as the Cropper Farm on the south side of Route 50 at its intersection with Route 589.“Lidl US, LLC… Read more »
Annual Health Conference Focus On Opioid Battle
OCEAN CITY – Discussion of the growing opioid crisis dominated the Worcester County Health Department’s annual public health conference.The conference, held at The Carousel on Wednesday, was highlighted by a panel discussion of the new Worcester County Heroin/Opioid Community Response Plan. Officials from the health department, Atlantic General Hospital, law enforcement and several treatment programs… Read more »
Snow Hill Welcomes New Business To Long Dormant Building
SNOW HILL – Shoppers can step back in time as they walk through the doors of Snow Hill’s newest business.After months of renovations, on Friday Toy Town Antiques opened in the town’s long vacant opera house. The store, formerly located in Berlin, attracts antique collectors from all over the country.“We are so happy,” Snow Hill… Read more »
Berlin Seeks Support In $20K Online Contest
BERLIN – Officials are hoping another good showing of online support for Berlin will win the town a $20,000 parks grant.Berlin officials are asking fans of the municipality to nominate it in the “Meet Me at the Park” online contest being hosted by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA).“Berlin is excited for this opportunity… Read more »
SonRise Church Opens Thrift Shop On New Property
BERLIN – A new thrift shop is expected to provide area residents with affordable options and at the same time raise money for the mission projects of SonRise Church.Open Hand Thrift, the new shop run by SonRise Church, officially opened at the intersection of Main Street and Route 50 Saturday. Traci McCready, the shop manager,… Read more »
Berlin Council To Consider Truck Ban On Baker Street
BERLIN – The Berlin Town Council is expected to consider prohibiting truck traffic on Baker Street in an effort to preserve the historic road.According to Town Administrator Laura Allen, on Monday the council should discuss a contract to aid in road repairs as well as a resolution that would ban trucks on Baker Street.“The agenda… Read more »
Commissioners OK Ag Solar Project
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners approved plans for a utility scale solar project in Whaleyville following a public hearing Tuesday.The commissioners voted 6-0 to approve the Gateway Solar Project, a 15.6 megawatt (AC) system to be built by Community Energy Solar Inc. on agricultural property owned by Tull Brothers LLC.“We anticipate construction in… Read more »