BERLIN – The new year is expected to bring several new businesses to downtown Berlin.In 2023, the town is set to welcome a slate of new enterprises, including a brewery, distillery, restaurant and printing business.“We support local here, especially in Berlin, and it shows,” said Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development director. “That’s… Read more »
BERLIN– Teachers spent the early part of this week moving into the newly completed wing at Stephen Decatur Middle School.The new addition to the school, which held asynchronous learning on Monday and Tuesday to give teachers a chance to move into their new classrooms, will open to students Wednesday. The addition increases the school’s size… Read more »
BERLIN – A year after the town received a $500,000 demolition grant for Heron Park, little has changed at the former chicken processing plant.While the town is in negotiations with a potential purchaser and is exploring demolition, the park appears much the same as it did a year ago. Mayor Zack Tyndall said this week… Read more »
SNOW HILL – While local officials remain committed to ongoing projects such as expanding broadband and developing a fire funding formula, the coming year is expected to bring additional challenges to Worcester County.Inflation, implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and a change in administration at the state level are all issues that could impact… Read more »
NEWARK– Officials reviewed an audit of the school system’s more than $13 million in federal grant funds this month.The Worcester County Board of Education last week approved a federal programs audit for fiscal year 2022. The audit reviewed the school system’s spending of 87 federal grant awards.“It was a clean audit,” Chief Financial Officer Vincent… Read more »
BERLIN– The town will showcase its variety of dining establishments next month with Berlin Restaurant Week.The town will host restaurant week Jan. 9-15. Restaurants will offer specials and customers who dine at a participating eatery three times can enter to win a prize.“We have become a culinary destination and restaurant week offers you the chance… Read more »
NEWARK – A group of Pocomoke students highlighted their hometown with a series of tourism projects they shared with education officials this month.Representatives of Pocomoke Middle School attended last week’s Worcester County Board of Education meeting to showcase the variety of ways students in Jennifer Beach’s enrichment group came up with to promote their town…. Read more »
BERLIN – A year after the town received a $500,000 demolition grant for Heron Park, little has changed at the former chicken processing plant.While the town is in negotiations with a potential purchaser and is exploring demolition, the park appears much the same as it did a year ago. Mayor Zack Tyndall said this week… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Worcester County is now accepting additional plastics for recycling.The county is now accepting plastics labeled one through seven at local recycling bins. Residents will be able to recycle commonly used food grade plastic such as yogurt containers.“You won’t have to put as much thought into recycling,” said Dallas Baker, the county’s director… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials opted not to approve a street dedication program this week.A motion to approve an honorary street dedication policy failed with just one vote of support at this week’s meeting of the Worcester County Commissioners. Those in opposition voiced a variety of concerns about the proposal.“I think it puts us in… Read more »