SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners agreed this week to accept a sublease proposal for the county’s 16th Street liquor store.The commissioners, proceeding with plans to extricate the county from the liquor business, voted 6-0 to accept a proposal from Richard (Dicky) Smith Jr. to lease the 16th Street store. Smith’s bid was the… Read more »
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Commissioners Advance Showell Project After School Board Cuts Overall Project Cost
SNOW HILL – Plans for a new Showell Elementary School are again moving forward following the school system’s efforts to bring the project’s cost down.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners approved a $1.6 million funding request from the Worcester County Board of Education. The funding will allow the school system to complete the design and… Read more »
Pocomoke Middle School Hosts Friendly Lunch Challenge
POCOMOKE – Eighth-grader Abby Boyce doesn’t usually buy school lunch.She’s willing to start if Pocomoke Middle School offers more of what she tasted Wednesday.“This is pretty good,” she said after trying a chicken sandwich flavored with a sweet potato spread.The dish was one of several showcased during Pocomoke Middle School’s first-ever “Sauce it up” challenge…. Read more »
Bishopville Park Enhancements Near
BERLIN – Residents of Bishopville could soon see improvements to their local park.The Worcester County Commissioners have approved the county’s recreation and parks department’s request to develop an improvement plan for Bishopville Park.“What we’re doing is what we’ve done to other parks,” said Paige Hurley, director of the Worcester County Department of Recreation and Parks…. Read more »
South Point Residents Irked County Rejected Bike Lane Idea
BERLIN – Just a mile from Mary Johnson-Willis’ South Point home, a state-of-the-art bridge provides pedestrians and cyclists with a safe way to get to Assateague Island.And she can’t reach it.Johnson-Willis and several residents of the South Point area say it’s too dangerous to walk or bike down their road to reach Route 611 and… Read more »
Berlin Mayor, Council Members Begin New Terms
BERLIN – The town’s mayor and two recently elected councilmembers officially took their seats following swearing-in ceremonies this week.On Monday, Worcester County Clerk of Court Susan Braniecki swore in Mayor Gee Williams. Williams in turn performed the ceremony for new Councilman Zack Tyndall and longtime Councilman Elroy Brittingham.“I want to say what a privilege and… Read more »
Construction On New Berlin Library Could Start Next Spring
BERLIN – Cramped shelves, narrow aisles and limited floor space are just a few of the things librarians are looking forward to leaving behind when the new Berlin branch is built.Construction documents for the Worcester County Library’s Berlin facility were completed this month and the project is set to go to bid in January.“We anticipate… Read more »
Route 50 Plan Changes Sought To ‘Make The Corridor More Commercially Viable’
SNOW HILL – An update of the county’s commercial design standards and Route 50 corridor plan could help increase development along the well-traveled highway into Ocean City.Since February, a committee of county officials, planning professionals and area business people has been working on revisions to the county’s design guidelines and Route 50 corridor plan. The… Read more »
Berlin Weighing Tennis Court Options After Cost Estimates Soar
BERLIN – In spite of complications, town leaders are hoping to see the tennis courts at Stephen Decatur Park replaced early next year.After the realization that installing new courts would be a bigger project than anticipated, the town sought advice from the U.S. Tennis Association. The national organization provided Berlin’s engineers with several options to… Read more »
Pocomoke Middle School Hosts Friendly Lunch Challenge
POCOMOKE – Eighth-grader Abby Boyce doesn’t usually buy school lunch.She’s willing to start if Pocomoke Middle School offers more of what she tasted Wednesday.“This is pretty good,” she said after trying a chicken sandwich flavored with a sweet potato spread.The dish was one of several showcased during Pocomoke Middle School’s first-ever “Sauce it up” challenge…. Read more »