BERLIN– Two new exhibits will greet visitors to the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum this summer.The Taylor House kicked off the 2022 season this month with a new Briddletown exhibit as well as an expanded display recognizing the Rev. Dr. Charles Albert Tindley.“We’re telling an inclusive history of Berlin,” said Melissa Reid, president of the… Read more »
BERLIN– Town officials are entering into extended negotiations regarding Heron Park with Gillis Gilkerson.The Berlin Town Council voted 4-0 on Monday to enter into an extended negotiation period with Gillis Gilkerson as it relates to the sale of parcels at Heron Park.“It’s not selling them but it allows us to be able to meet with… Read more »
BERLIN– The group working to ensure voters get a say on the bond bill associated with Worcester County’s plans for a sports complex is on a final push to collect the required signatures.The citizen committee working on a petition to referendum regarding Worcester County’s use of more than $11 million in bond funding has about… Read more »
BERLIN– The highly anticipated Berlin Memorial Day Parade will return this year after a two-year hiatus.On Monday, May 30, the Berlin Memorial Day Parade will once again take place on Flower Street. Though it wasn’t held in 2020 or 2021 because of COVID, the parade will return to commemorate the holiday this year.“With our two-year… Read more »
BERLIN– Organizers are still accepting entries for this year’s Berlin Bathtub Races.The Berlin Chamber of Commerce will host the 32nd annual Berlin Bathtub Races June 10. Officials are still seeking entries for the popular event.“This is the biggest event of the year,” said Ryan Nellans, executive administrator for the chamber. “Don’t miss it.”The races, which… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The town’s riverboat should once again be docked in Snow Hill this summer.The Black-Eyed Susan (BES), Snow Hill’s riverboat, will return to the county seat after undergoing partial repairs in Norfolk. The boat will need even more work, however, before it can resume its cruises up and down the Pocomoke River.“Ultimately, a… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials this week opted to delay approval of a police accountability resolution.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 6-1 to delay consideration of a resolution to comply with Maryland’s Police Accountability Act until next month. They noted the act, which replaces the Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights as the system… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY – An array of local candidates shared their views on issues facing the county at a forum hosted by the Republican Women of Worcester County.With many races set to be decided in July’s primary election, a standing-room-only crowd attended the forum hosted by the Republican Women of Worcester County at the Marlin… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to introduce legislation that will allow Worcester County to install school bus monitoring systems despite numerous questions.The Worcester County Commissioners this week agreed to introduce legislation that will allow the school system to install school bus monitoring systems on buses used in Worcester County. The company providing the system… Read more »
BERLIN– Police charged a Berlin man with assault following an hours-long incident in the Franklin Knoll community.Police charged Berlin resident Eric Nordstrom, 50, with first- and second-degree assault among other things following an incident Wednesday.Several area residents were delayed as they tried to reach their homes Wednesday evening as police diverted traffic in the Powell… Read more »