BERLIN – A local boy will continue his tradition of giving back to the community as he joins his classmates to celebrate the 100th day of school.Though the milestone 100th day doesn’t occur until February, 7-year-old Mason Hetherington started his project last week. Hetherington’s goal is to collect 100 bags of dog food to donate… Read more »
SNOW HILL – An extensive courtyard renovation will soon provide students at Cedar Chapel Special School with a new place to learn.Just this week crews began work on the Cedar Chapel courtyard, which will be transformed from a soggy, underused space to a safe outdoor learning area.“In the classroom we’re working on specific content and… Read more »
BERLIN – As development along Route 50 increases, Berlin officials made it clear this week they would be watching traffic at the highway’s intersection with Seahawk Road closely.During a meeting of the Berlin Town Council, Mayor Gee Williams said the town would continue to urge county officials to avoid having the Route 50 service road,… Read more »
BERLIN – A local family is hoping to turn a historic farm near Route 589 into a winery and special event venue.Berlin resident Brittany Mariner has partnered with her parents, Barry and Jeannie Mariner, to develop Windmill Creek Winery at the family’s longtime property on Old Worcester Highway. The facility will feature a vineyard, tasting… Read more »
BERLIN – Members of the Berlin Planning Commission have again reaffirmed their commitment to the development and adoption of commercial design standards for the town.Though the need for design standards has been discussed for years, efforts to actually develop them have failed more than once. On Wednesday, the commission agreed to put the topic on… Read more »
BERLIN – The Berlin Planning Commission approved minor changes to Atlantic General Hospital’s plans for a new cancer care center this week.The changes came after officials from the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) informed the hospital of future improvements to the intersection of Route 113 and Old Ocean City Boulevard. Their changes required slight modifications… Read more »
BERLIN – As a student at Worcester Preparatory School, 10th grader Henry Elangwe has the use of the latest technology, access to thousands of books and a school full of educators from whom he can seek advice.He knows not everyone is quite so fortunate.Elangwe, 14, was born in Cameroon and spent his early years in… Read more »
BERLIN – Worcester County continues to deal with flooding following a second weekend of heavy rainfall.Though Hurricane Matthew primarily impacted the Southeast, the steady rain that fell Saturday and Sunday exacerbated the condition of already waterlogged areas throughout Worcester County. As of Tuesday, standing water continued to cause road closures.“If a road has barricades or… Read more »
BERLIN – Worcester County continues to deal with flooding following a second weekend of heavy rainfall.Though Hurricane Matthew primarily impacted the Southeast, the steady rain that fell Saturday and Sunday exacerbated the condition of already waterlogged areas throughout Worcester County. Public schools opened one hour late on Monday as a result of the road conditions…. Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – The town’s unique practice of offering transport onto the beach for those in need continued to increase in popularity in 2016.For the fourth summer in a row, the Fenwick Island Beach Patrol offered special assistance to those with disabilities or other injuries that left them unable to access the beach on their… Read more »