SNOW HILL- Snow Hill Mayor Charlie Dorman made a plea for video lottery funding as he approached county officials with his town’s annual budget request last week.Dorman told the Worcester County Commissioners Snow Hill was seeking its usual $450,000 grant from the county for fiscal year 2018, but again advocated for Snow Hill and Pocomoke… Read more »

BERLIN- The town will add a lunchtime concert series to its array of special events this summer.In May, Berlin will kick off the Third Thursday Lunchtime Concert Series. On the third Thursday of May, June, July and August the town will host musicians at Artisans Green. The series is designed to appeal to visitors as… Read more »

SNOW HILL – Snow Hill Mayor Charlie Dorman made a plea for video lottery funding as he approached county officials with his town’s annual budget request last week.Dorman told the Worcester County Commissioners Snow Hill was seeking its usual $450,000 grant from the county for fiscal year 2018, but again advocated for Snow Hill and… Read more »

BERLIN–Town officials agreed to waive permitting fees associated with the construction of the Worcester County Library’s new Berlin branch.The Berlin Town Council voted unanimously Monday to waive $26,727 in permitting and electric installation fees for the new library. Construction on the project is expected to begin this spring.“It looks like it’s going to be a… Read more »

SNOW HILL- The Worcester County Health Department is increasing the availability of naloxone in an effort to combat the growing heroin epidemic.Worcester County Health Officer Debbie Goeller said the department is working to make naloxone, a medication used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, available to prisoners being released from jail and overdose… Read more »

SNOW HILL- County officials approved a beer wine and liquor license request from a new 33rd Street restaurant this week, but only after proprietors agreed to take measures to ensure public safety in the high-traffic area.On Wednesday, the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) granted alcohol privileges to Rare and Rye, the restaurant to… Read more »

BERLIN– Municipal officials this week approved plans for what is expected to be the final Berlin Jeep Jam to be held at the former Tyson property.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 4-1 to lease the former Tyson property, now known as Berlin Falls Park, to Ocean City 4×4 LLC during August 24-27. Councilman Zack… Read more »

BERLIN- Local officials approved plans for Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County to kick off a fundraising campaign with a farm to table dinner on Jefferson Street.The Berlin Town Council on Monday approved a request from Habitat for Humanity to host a farm to table dinner June 3. The event will take place on the… Read more »

SNOW HILL – County officials have repealed a resolution that allowed for the financing of certain water and sewer charges.The Worcester County Commissioners voted to repeal a 2014 resolution that allowed property owners to finance EDU (Equivalent Dwelling Unit) charges for up to 15 years. Though intended to encourage homeowners to connect to public water… Read more »

SNOW HILL – Officials from Pocomoke City are seeking the county’s support in an effort to rehabilitate the town’s vacant armory.When Pocomoke Mayor Bruce Morrison approached the Worcester County Commissioners this week with the town’s annual budget request, he used the opportunity to ask for their help in restoring the asbestos and lead plagued armory…. Read more »