BERLIN – The town’s electric customers will experience a planned outage Sept. 17.Municipal officials are advising the town’s electric customers that their power will be out Saturday, Sept. 17, from roughly 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. The outage will allow crews to make a necessary repair to Berlin’s substation.“The repair requires the entire substation be… Read more »
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Berlin Love Day Date Approved
BERLIN – Despite concerns from staff, the Berlin Town Council approved plans for a late September event at Henry Park.The council on Monday approved a request from a local nonprofit to host the second annual Love Day at Henry Park on Sept. 25. Staff expressed concern about the fact that the event had been proposed… Read more »
Hilliard Scholarship Established
BERLIN– A new scholarship honors the legacy of Corporal Glenn Hilliard, the Wicomico County deputy killed in the line of duty in June.The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore announced this week the creation of the Glenn Hilliard Legacy Scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a student pursuing a career in law enforcement… Read more »
Furnace Town To Host Renaissance Faire
BERLIN– Sword fights, stilt walkers and turkey legs are among the countless medieval attractions on tap for next weekend’s Renaissance Faire at Furnace Town.On Sept. 24 and 25, Furnace Town Historic Site will host its second annual Renaissance Faire. The two-day event, which runs from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., will include live music, crafts… Read more »
County To Discuss Proposed Sports Complex Property Contract Extension
BERLIN – The Worcester County Commissioners are expected to consider a contract extension related to the purchase of land for a sports complex next week.On Tuesday, the commissioners are expected to discuss extending the contract related to the purchase of 95 acres next to Stephen Decatur High School for a sports complex. The proposed settlement… Read more »
Berlin Officials Approve Updated Short-Term Rental Ordinance
BERLIN – Town officials approved a new short-term rental ordinance after an error was identified in the initial version.While the Berlin Town Council approved a short-term rental ordinance this spring, officials approved a new version this week to correct language mistakenly included in the initial version.“It’s basically a text amendment,” said Dave Engelhart, the town’s… Read more »
Bowen Withdraws From Berlin Council Race, Knerr Now Unopposed
BERLIN– Berlin Town Council candidate Adrian Bowen announced this week that he has withdrawn from the race.Bowen, who was running against incumbent Jay Knerr for the at-large seat, told The Dispatch Monday he was pulling out of the race.“I gave it good thought and came to the conclusion that this just isn’t the right time,… Read more »
Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club Welcomes New Members
At a recent meeting of the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club, Charlie Smith, right, is pictured welcoming new members Harry Haag, left, and Judith Lazarus-Haag, center.
Teen Impresses At Trapshooting Event
SNOW HILL – What started as a new hobby is now a source of major recognition for a Snow Hill teenager.Brendan Birch, a senior at Snow Hill High School, displayed a 95% accuracy rate and took home numerous awards from an international trapshooting competition in Illinois last month. His newfound success has him hoping to… Read more »
More Talks Ahead On Virginia Royal Farms Store’s Hookup Request
SNOW HILL – A controversial sewer issue in Pocomoke is set to be reconsidered by the Worcester County Commissioners in the coming weeks.At the request of Commissioner Bud Church, who was absent during last year’s discussion, the commissioners are expected to again schedule a public hearing regarding a request to allow Pocomoke City to provide… Read more »