SNOW HILL – County officials gave their support to the Town of Berlin as it seeks a re-designation of its enterprise zone.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners approved a resolution in support of the 10-year re-designation of Berlin’s enterprise zone by the state. The designation enables the town to offer tax credits to businesses.“I am… Read more »
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Showell School Project Talks To Resume In November
SNOW HILL – Education officials said this week they would allow the school system’s new superintendent to settle in before renewing efforts to push the construction of Showell Elementary School forward.Though the project was expected to come up at this week’s meeting of the Worcester County Commissioners, it was not discussed. Commissioner Chip Bertino, however,… Read more »
Last Week’s Major ‘Flood Event’ Results In Pocomoke River Advisory
SNOW HILL – Worcester County officials spent much of the week assessing damage from the unusual amount of rainfall experienced during the final days of September.On Tuesday, standing water remained on several area roadways, forcing closures. County officials continued to monitor the Pocomoke River following a combined sewer overflow that occurred in Snow Hill during… Read more »
Volunteer Firefighter Shortage ‘Becoming Critical’
SNOW HILL – “It’s almost like the volunteer fireman is becoming an endangered species.”As National Fire Prevention Week begins Sunday, Worcester County Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw took the opportunity this week to bring attention to the dwindling number of volunteers supporting the fire service. All of the county’s 10 volunteer fire companies are struggling to hang… Read more »
UPDATED: County School Board Taps Taylor As Next Leader
NEWARK – Education officials announced last Friday that Worcester County native Lou Taylor will be the new superintendent of Worcester County Public Schools.Taylor, who is currently the school system’s chief operating officer, was selected over Michael Martirano, the superintendent of schools for the state of West Virginia. Taylor will replace Superintendent Jerry Wilson, who is… Read more »
County Approves Deal Selling Liquor Store Inventory
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-1 Tuesday to approve the sale of one liquor store’s inventory to an Ocean City businessman.Though a motion to accept the same proposal failed with a 3-4 vote last month, the issue was reconsidered Tuesday. The majority of the commissioners agreed to accept the offer from Mike… Read more »
UPDATED: Berlin Mayor Scores 81% Of Vote In Re-Election Bid; Tyndall Wins District 2 Seat; Voter Turnout 23%
BERLIN – Residents showed strong support for Mayor Gee Williams in this week’s municipal election, pushing him to a decisive victory over Councilmember Lisa Hall.Williams received 81 percent of the votes cast in Tuesday’s mayoral election. In the race for the District 2 council seat, Zack Tyndall came out ahead of Jack Orris with 61… Read more »
Berlin Mayor, Council Election Results; Mayor Williams Re-Elected, Tyndall Earns Seat
BERLIN — Voters re-elected Mayor Gee Williams in today’s Berlin election.Williams received 588 votes Tuesday, far ahead of challenger Lisa Hall, who received 137 votes.In the District 2 race, Zackery Tyndall received 185 votes, coming out ahead of Jack Orris, who collected 116 votes.Williams has been a familiar face in Berlin politics since 2003 when… Read more »
Berlin Police Department Adds Second K-9
BERLIN – The town’s police department has bolstered its force with the addition of a second K-9.Cyrus, a two-year-old Belgian Malinois, joined the Berlin Police Department in September. The K-9, who has been partnered with Officer Aaron Titerence, will help with everything from drug detection to crowd control.“The K-9 program is a great asset because… Read more »
Worcester County Schools Tap Taylor As Next Superintendent Effective Nov. 1; Taylor Calls Job ‘Opportunity Of A Lifetime’
NEWARK — Education officials announced Friday afternoon that Worcester County native Lou Taylor will be the school system’s new superintendent.Taylor, who is currently the school system’s chief operating officer, was selected over Michael Martirano, the superintendent of schools for the state of West Virginia. Taylor will replace Superintendent Jerry Wilson, who is leaving Worcester County… Read more »