BERLIN – Two outdoor public seating areas have been created to serve customers purchasing carryout meals from downtown restaurants.With the support of the town, Berlin businesses opened two outdoor public seating areas last week. One is located on Bay Street adjacent to Baked Dessert Café while the other is located on Jefferson Street behind Jeffrey… Read more »
(Editor’s Note: The event has been postponed at this time due to weather concerns.)BERLIN – Small voices aim to spread a big message with an event in Berlin Thursday.On June 11, March Through Main Street will take place from 5-6 p.m. in Berlin. The march, organized by a group of residents, is intended to give… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials agreed to postpone July’s fireworks display in hopes that it can be held this fall.At a meeting Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted unanimously to delay the July 3 fireworks display until later in the year.“There will be an appropriate time,” Mayor Gee Williams said.Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community… Read more »
BERLIN – There will officially be an election in town this fall as two candidates have already filed for the at-large council seat.With three months to go before the filing deadline, candidates Jay Knerr and Tony Weeg filed for the at-large council seat in the wake of Councilman Thom Gulyas’ announcement that he’d be stepping… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Education officials announced this week that Pocomoke Middle School’s Christina McQuaid is the 2020 Worcester County Teacher of the Year.Though COVID-19 prevented the traditional Teacher of the Year banquet, Worcester County Public Schools hosted a special virtual program June 1 to celebrate this year’s nominees. After finalists McQuaid, Maureen Brittingham, Mackenzie Keyser… Read more »
BERLIN – Four years after his first foray into the political arena, resident Jack Orris became the first candidate to file in this year’s town election.Orris, who ran against Councilman Zack Tyndall in the 2016 election, filed in February to once again seek the District 2 seat.“I’m ready to go,” Orris said. “I dusted myself… Read more »
BERLIN – Officials approved plans for a major renovation of a downtown property after developers agreed to tweak the design to better fit the historic district.The Berlin Historic District Commission (HDC) approved renovation plans for the Burbage properties, which include storefronts on Pitts Street and Main Street. The approval came after lengthy discussion and after… Read more »
BERLIN – The months-long restoration of an iconic Berlin business is finally nearing completion.The Globe, which has been undergoing a massive renovation since being purchased by Burley Oak Brewing’s Bryan Brushmiller, is in the final stages of construction. Brushmiller hopes to welcome the public back to The Globe in July, pending the lifting of state… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A $100,000 grant to Atlantic General Hospital was the deciding factor in this week’s approval of Worcester County’s $204 million budget.Though an initial motion for the Worcester County Commissioners to approve the county’s fiscal year 2021 budget failed with a 3-4 vote, Commissioner Bud Church reversed his position against the budget once… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Local businesses not yet allowed to reopen showcased their efforts to ensure safety and enforce physical distancing to Congressman Andy Harris this week.On Monday, Harris visited a handful of businesses between Delmar and Ocean City to view the changes proprietors have made as they eagerly await permission to reopen. He’s hopeful that… Read more »
