BERLIN– Planning for a mural to honor the Rev. Dr. Charles Albert Tindley continued with a meeting of stakeholders.Lisa Challenger, executive director of Beach to Bay Heritage Area, hosted a meeting with community members last week to talk about plans for a mural to celebrate Tindley, the gospel music icon born in Berlin. Though the… Read more »
BERLIN– While efforts to bring a community center to town are moving forward, officials are delaying plans for a citizen committee.Mayor Zack Tyndall said last week that meetings are underway regarding property on Flower Street that’s been discussed as a community center site. Officials believe it’s too early, however, to focus the community center committee… Read more »
NEWARK – A text amendment that would let farmers butcher and sell beef is expected to be considered by county officials next month.The Worcester County Planning Commission on Feb. 3 is set to consider a text amendment that would allow livestock farms to slaughter, package and sell beef. The amendment has been proposed by Newark… Read more »
NEWARK– The school system has adjusted its distance learning plan for inclement weather days after receiving guidance from the state.While Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) announced early on that inclement weather days beyond the three built into the calendar would be distance learning days, changes to what students can expect – including the addition of… Read more »
NEWARK– School system officials agreed to waive final exams for first semester courses after hearing concerns from teachers.The Worcester County Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to waive final exams for first semester courses because of the number of students in COVID-19 quarantine and isolation.Annette Wallace, the school system’s chief operating and academic officer for… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Plans for a Margaritaville Hotel and Resort on the Boardwalk are once again moving forward.After putting the project on hold in early December, developers advised Ocean City officials they’re now ready to move forward and have made a few improvements to the proposal. They’re eager to meet with city staff to discuss… Read more »
BERLIN – The town’s board of appeals approved a variance that will allow for a new home on William Street.The Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) voted 3-1 last week to grant a variance that will allow for construction of a new single-family home at 605 William St. BZA member Woody Bunting objected, noting that… Read more »
BERLIN – Following a lawsuit in Frederick County, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is taking active measures to prevent illegal and excessive use of restraint and seclusion in schools.Last month, the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced a settlement agreement with Frederick County Public Schools to address the discriminatory… Read more »
SNOW HILL – With next month’s deadline nearing, five of the seven Worcester County Commissioners have filed for reelection.As of Tuesday, Commissioners Josh Nordstrom, Diana Purnell, Ted Elder, Chip Bertino and Jim Bunting have filed for reelection. Candidates have until Feb. 22 to file.The only non-incumbent to file so far is South Point resident Thomas… Read more »
OCEAN CITY– The Ocean City Young Professionals celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Christmas Spirit Campaign with record participation.For the past decade, the Ocean City Young Professionals (OCYP) have offered the Christmas Spirit Campaign to ensure local children receive gifts at Christmas time. What started as an Ocean City and Berlin event now provides gifts… Read more »