SNOW HILL – A Baltimore man convicted of armed robbery following a car theft in Ocean City was sentenced to 20 years in prison, with all but 12 years suspended.Davarn M. Leach Jr., 18, was sentenced on Dec. 15 to 20 years in the Division of Correction for his conviction on the charge of armed… Read more »
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Berlin, State Officials Review Legislative Priorities
BERLIN – Municipal officials highlighted the town’s priorities during a recent meeting with the Eastern Shore delegation.Sen. Mary Beth Carozza, Del. Wayne Hartman and Del. Charles Otto met with Mayor Zack Tyndall and members of the Berlin Town Council in December. While the town’s leaders sought support for initiatives the town is pushing, the state… Read more »
Judy Center Coming To Buckingham
BERLIN – A grant from the Maryland State Department of Education will allow for the expansion of early learning programming at Buckingham Elementary School.Thanks to a $330,000 grant from the Maryland State Department of Education, a Judy Center Early Learning Hub is being established at Buckingham Elementary School. The Judy Center, like those already established… Read more »
Berlin Restaurant Week Returns Jan. 12-18
BERLIN – The town will celebrate its array of eateries this month with the return of Berlin Restaurant Week.The town will host restaurant week Jan. 12-18. Restaurants will offer specials and customers who dine at three participating establishments during the week can enter to win a prize.“Restaurant week is a way for us to spotlight… Read more »
Ocean City’s Assessable Base Climbs 46% To $12.8 Billion
SNOW HILL – Property values rose 46.1% in Worcester County, according to the state’s latest reassessment.The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) announced the 2024 reassessment of nearly 800,000 “Group 3” properties last week. Statewide, the overall value for that group of properties was up 23.4% since the last reassessment three years ago…. Read more »
Ocean City’s Total Assessable Base Climbs 46% To $12.8 Billion; Both Residential, Commercial Property Values Skyrocket
SNOW HILL – Property values rose 46.1% in Worcester County, according to the state’s latest reassessment.The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) announced the 2024 reassessment of nearly 800,000 “Group 3” properties last week. Statewide, the overall value for that group of properties was up 23.4% since the last reassessment three years ago…. Read more »
Berlin Receives Two Demo Bids For Heron Park Buildings; Staff Reviewing Before Recommendation
BERLIN – The town received two bids for demolition work at Heron Park.On Wednesday, Town of Berlin officials opened bids for the demolition of some portions of the old chicken processing plant at Heron Park. Bids will now be analyzed by Davis, Bowen & Friedel Inc. (DBF) before a recommendation is made to the town… Read more »
Baltimore Man Sentenced In Armed Ocean City Car Jacking
SNOW HILL – A Baltimore man convicted of armed robbery following a car theft in Ocean City was sentenced to 20 years in prison, with all but 12 years suspended.Davarn M. Leach Jr., 18, was sentenced on Dec. 15 to 20 years in the Division of Correction for his conviction on the charge of armed… Read more »
Smart Meter Installation Underway In Berlin
BERLIN– The installation of new smart water meters is now underway in Berlin.On Tuesday, smart water meter installation began in the Decatur Farms area. From there, crews will move on through the rest of town until all homes’ water meters have been replaced with smart meters.Crews will be doing installation during regular business hours Monday… Read more »
School Board Adds Two Budget Sessions In Jan.
NEWARK– In a change from previous years, the school board will begin budget review in January.The Worcester County Board of Education this month modified its meeting calendar to add two budget work sessions. The meetings are set for Jan. 8 and Jan. 9 at the central office.“The board has expressed some interest in having some… Read more »