OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Elementary School is now re-open to students following a bomb threat that prompted an evacuation Tuesday morning.Just a day after a slew of “robocall” bomb threats at schools in Delaware and Maryland, Ocean City Elementary received a threat from a live caller.“OCES received a telephone call — it was not… Read more »
NEWARK – Now is the time parents can share their thoughts on the school calendar for the coming year.The Worcester County Board of Education is currently taking input on three calendar proposals being considered for the 2016-2017 school year. Two of the proposed calendars feature a first day of school after Labor Day.“In the area… Read more »
BERLIN– Surreal.That’s the only word Tiffanie Nichols can use to describe the devastating fire that destroyed her family’s home just minutes after they were able to escape safely. She and her husband and their three children were in the middle of a quiet Sunday afternoon at home when the fire began.“The fire started in a… Read more »
BERLIN – The town will celebrate its bevy of eateries with the first ever Berlin Restaurant Week.Berlin, long known for just a trio of restaurants, is now home to more than a dozen options, ranging from full-service restaurants to bakeries. The town will take advantage of the influx with Berlin Restaurant Week Jan. 11-17.“People are… Read more »
BERLIN– Surreal.That’s the only word Tiffanie Nichols can use to describe the devastating fire that destroyed her family’s home just minutes after they were able to escape safely. She and her husband and their three children were in the middle of a quiet Sunday afternoon at home when the fire began.“The fire started in a… Read more »
BERLIN – Local officials remain excited about the prospect of an excursion train in Worcester County following a visit to the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad in North Carolina.Representatives from Berlin, Snow Hill and Worcester County spent two days in Bryson City, N.C. last week visiting the town and the excursion railroad that reportedly transformed it…. Read more »
SNOW HILL – In spite of an initial disagreement regarding the enrollment figures associated with a new Showell Elementary School, the Worcester County Commissioners and education officials have resolved their differences.In November, the commissioners voted 4-2 to let state officials know they weren’t in agreement with the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) submitted by the Worcester… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Area residents are invited to show their support for a popular community organization with the second annual Red Doors Gala and Art Auction.The event, to benefit the Red Doors Community Center in Ocean City, is set for Jan. 9 at Fager’s Island. Tickets cost $125 and can be purchased online at www.reddoors.org… Read more »
BERLIN – With a busy year ahead, as plans for the Tyson property, a new police station and an excursion railroad move forward, Berlin Mayor Gee Williams wants to postpone the much discussed growth planning meetings.Williams said this week he wants to hold off about a year on the growth planning sessions that were scheduled… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Area residents are invited to show their support for a popular community organization with the second annual Red Doors Gala and Art Auction.The event, to benefit the Red Doors Community Center in Ocean City, is set for Jan. 9 at Fager’s Island. Tickets cost $125 and can be purchased online at www.reddoors.org… Read more »